Arsenal 2-1 Villa - Result & Match Stats (Premier League)

Arsenal vs Villa - result

Arsenal 2-1 Villa in the Premier League at Emirates Stadium, London on 31 August 2022. In their last 6 meetings, Arsenal have won 3, Villa 2, with 1 draw.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Arsenal vs Villa?

Arsenal 2-1 Villa in the Premier League on Wednesday 31 August 2022 at Emirates Stadium.

Where was Arsenal vs Villa played?

Arsenal vs Villa was played at Emirates Stadium in London, the home ground of Arsenal.

What is Arsenal's recent form?

Arsenal's last five results read W W W W W (oldest to newest): 5 wins.

What is Villa's recent form?

Villa's last five results read L L W L L (oldest to newest): 1 win and 4 losses.

What is the head-to-head record between Arsenal and Villa?

Across the last 6 meetings Arsenal have won 3, Villa have won 2 and 1 was drawn. The most recent was Aston Villa 0-1 Arsenal on 31 August 2026 in the Premier League.

Who is the standout player for Arsenal?

Bukayo Saka leads Arsenal with 4 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Villa?

Ollie Watkins leads Villa with 5 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Arsenal vs Villa?

Robert Jones refereed Arsenal vs Villa, averaging 31.0 fouls and 3.3 yellow cards per game this season.

Arsenal vs Villa - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
31 Aug 2026	Premier League	Aston Villa vs Arsenal	0-1
30 Dec 2025	Premier League	Arsenal vs Aston Villa	4-1
6 Dec 2025	Premier League	Aston Villa vs Arsenal	2-1
18 Jan 2025	Premier League	Arsenal vs Aston Villa	2-2
24 Aug 2024	Premier League	Aston Villa vs Arsenal	0-2
14 Apr 2024	Premier League	Arsenal vs Aston Villa	0-2

Arsenal 2-1 Villa: match stats

Stat	Arsenal	Villa
Possession	59%	41%
Shots	22	4
Shots on target	9	3
Corners	10	3
Fouls	10	14
Yellow cards	2	3
Tackles	10	16
Passes	504	352

Arsenal vs Villa goals and red cards

Arsenal: G. Jesus 30', G. Martinelli 77'. Villa: D. Luiz 74'.

Arsenal season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.6	9 of 20
Goals against	0.8	6 of 20
Shots	13	13 of 20
Shots on target	4.8	8 of 20
Fouls	10.2	14 of 20
Tackles	11.6	19 of 20
Passes	500.8	7 of 20
Corners	5	8 of 20

Arsenal player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Martin Ødegaard (3), Bukayo Saka (3), Kai Havertz (2).
Assists: Declan Rice (2), Riccardo Calafiori (2), Christos Tzolis (2).
Shots: Bukayo Saka (21), Martin Ødegaard (10), Kai Havertz (10).
Fouls: Mikel Merino (10), Myles Lewis-Skelly (10), Kai Havertz (7).

Villa season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1	17 of 20
Goals against	1.8	15 of 20
Shots	9.6	20 of 20
Shots on target	2.4	20 of 20
Fouls	11.2	11 of 20
Tackles	16.2	9 of 20
Passes	406.4	13 of 20
Corners	3	19 of 20

Villa player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Tammy Abraham (2), Emiliano Buendía (2), Nicolas Jackson (2).
Assists: John McGinn (3), Pau Torres (2), Ross Barkley (1).
Shots: Emiliano Buendía (15), Nicolas Jackson (12), Ross Barkley (10).
Fouls: Boubacar Kamara (10), John McGinn (10), George Lawrence Hemmings (10).