Villa 2-4 Arsenal - Result & Match Stats (Premier League)

Updated 18 February 2023, after full time.

Villa vs Arsenal - result

Villa 2-4 Arsenal in the Premier League at Villa Park, Birmingham on 18 February 2023. In their last 6 meetings, Villa have won 2, Arsenal 3, with 1 draw.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Villa vs Arsenal?

Villa 2-4 Arsenal was the final score in the Premier League on Saturday 18 February 2023 at Villa Park. The Stats tab of this page has both teams' shots, fouls, cards and tackles from the game, and every player's numbers.

Where was Villa vs Arsenal played?

Villa vs Arsenal was played at Villa Park in Birmingham on Saturday 18 February 2023, the home ground of Villa, which holds 42,640 people. It finished Villa 2-4 Arsenal in the Premier League, with kick-off at 12:30 UK time.

What is Villa's recent form?

Villa have won 3, drawn 2 and lost 0 of their last 5 games, scoring 9 and conceding 6, with results reading W D W W D from oldest to newest. Their last game was a 1-1 draw at home to Fulham in the Premier League on 31 October.

What is Arsenal's recent form?

Arsenal have won 5, drawn 0 and lost 0 of their last 5 games, scoring 7 and conceding 1, with results reading W W W W W from oldest to newest. Their last game was a 1-0 win at home to Hull in the Premier League on 7 November.

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

Across the last 6 meetings Villa have won 2, Arsenal have won 3 and 1 was drawn, with Villa scoring 7 goals to Arsenal's 10. The most recent was Aston Villa 0-1 Arsenal on 31 August 2026 in the Premier League.

Who is the standout player for Villa?

Nicolas Jackson leads Villa with 5 goals across their last 10 games, 0.5 a game, the most of any Villa player in that run. The Stats tab of this page ranks every Villa player on shots, fouls, cards and tackles over the same games.

Who is the standout player for Arsenal?

Declan Rice leads Arsenal with 5 assists across their last 10 games, 0.5 a game, the most of any Arsenal player in that run. The Stats tab of this page ranks every Arsenal player on shots, fouls, cards and tackles over the same games.

Who is the referee for Villa vs Arsenal?

Simon Hooper refereed Villa vs Arsenal, averaging 20.5 fouls and 3.5 yellow cards per game across 2 games this season. That is 0.00 red cards a game, and the referee card on this page sets the record beside both teams' fouls and cards.

Villa vs Arsenal - previous meetings

Date Competition Match Score
31 Aug 2026Premier LeagueAston Villa vs Arsenal0-1
30 Dec 2025Premier LeagueArsenal vs Aston Villa4-1
6 Dec 2025Premier LeagueAston Villa vs Arsenal2-1
18 Jan 2025Premier LeagueArsenal vs Aston Villa2-2
24 Aug 2024Premier LeagueAston Villa vs Arsenal0-2
14 Apr 2024Premier LeagueArsenal vs Aston Villa0-2

Villa 2-4 Arsenal: match stats

Stat Villa Arsenal
Possession33%67%
Shots720
Shots on target55
Corners29
Fouls134
Yellow cards22
Tackles2518
Passes293571

Villa vs Arsenal goals and red cards

Villa: O. Watkins 5', P. Coutinho  31'. Arsenal: B. Saka 16', O. Zinchenko  61', E. Martínez (own goal) 90+3', G. Martinelli  90+8'.

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

Stat Per game Rank
Goals for1.312 of 20
Goals against1.413 of 20
Shots11.916 of 20
Shots on target320 of 20
Fouls11.311 of 20
Tackles18.92 of 20
Passes401.414 of 20
Corners3.717 of 20

Villa player leaders 2026/2027

  • Goals: Nicolas Jackson (8), Ross Barkley (4), Johan Manzambi (3).
  • Assists: Ibrahim Mbaye (4), John McGinn (4), Johan Manzambi (3).
  • Shots: Nicolas Jackson (35), Emiliano Buendía (32), Johan Manzambi (22).
  • Fouls: Boubacar Kamara (23), Matty Cash (19), John McGinn (17).

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

Stat Per game Rank
Goals for1.57 of 20
Goals against0.51 of 20
Shots13.812 of 20
Shots on target4.87 of 20
Fouls9.818 of 20
Tackles12.619 of 20
Passes5135 of 20
Corners5.66 of 20

Arsenal player leaders 2026/2027

  • Goals: Bukayo Saka (4), Martin Ødegaard (4), Noni Madueke (3).
  • Assists: Declan Rice (5), Ben White (3), Viktor Gyökeres (3).
  • Shots: Bukayo Saka (24), Kai Havertz (23), Noni Madueke (22).
  • Fouls: Gabriel Magalhães (16), Myles Lewis-Skelly (15), Kai Havertz (14).

Villa vs Arsenal — related stats & tools

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