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

Updated 5 December 2021, after full time.

Villa vs Leicester - result

Villa 2-1 Leicester in the Premier League at Villa Park, Birmingham on 5 December 2021. In their last 5 meetings, Villa have won 3, Leicester 1, with 1 draw.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Villa vs Leicester?

Villa 2-1 Leicester was the final score in the Premier League on Sunday 5 December 2021 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 Leicester played?

Villa vs Leicester was played at Villa Park in Birmingham on Sunday 5 December 2021, the home ground of Villa, which holds 42,640 people. It finished Villa 2-1 Leicester in the Premier League, with kick-off at 16:30 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 Leicester's recent form?

Leicester have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 5 games, scoring 12 and conceding 5, with results reading W W L W D from oldest to newest. Their last game was a 2-2 draw at home to Stevenage in the League One on 31 October.

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

Across the last 5 meetings Villa have won 3, Leicester have won 1 and 1 was drawn, with Villa scoring 8 goals to Leicester's 7. The most recent was Aston Villa 2-1 Leicester City on 4 January 2025 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 Leicester?

Emil Riis leads Leicester with 6 goals across their last 10 games, 0.6 a game, the most of any Leicester player in that run. The Stats tab of this page ranks every Leicester player on shots, fouls, cards and tackles over the same games.

Who is the referee for Villa vs Leicester?

Michael Oliver refereed Villa vs Leicester, averaging 22.1 fouls and 2.7 yellow cards per game across 7 games this season. That is 0.29 red cards a game, and the referee card on this page sets the record beside both teams' fouls and cards.

Villa vs Leicester - previous meetings

Date Competition Match Score
4 Jan 2025Premier LeagueAston Villa vs Leicester City2-1
31 Aug 2024Premier LeagueLeicester City vs Aston Villa1-2
4 Apr 2023Premier LeagueLeicester City vs Aston Villa1-2
4 Feb 2023Premier LeagueAston Villa vs Leicester City2-4
23 Apr 2022Premier LeagueLeicester City vs Aston Villa0-0

Villa 2-1 Leicester: match stats

Stat Villa Leicester
Possession41%59%
Shots1312
Shots on target45
Corners36
Fouls825
Yellow cards11
Tackles2116
Passes359524

Villa vs Leicester goals and red cards

Villa: E. Konsa 17', E. Konsa 54'. Leicester: H. Barnes 14'.

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).

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

Stat Per game Rank
Goals for1.87 of 24
Goals against1.512 of 24
Shots15.44 of 24
Shots on target5.52 of 24
Fouls10.718 of 24
Tackles1513 of 24
Passes613.71 of 24
Corners75 of 24

Leicester player leaders 2026/2027

  • Goals: Emil Riis (7), John Lundstram (3), Kamari Doyle (3).
  • Assists: Louis Page (5), Luke Thomas (5), Sammy Braybrooke (4).
  • Shots: Emil Riis (32), Tom Watson (24), Sammy Braybrooke (20).
  • Fouls: Luke Thomas (27), Sammy Braybrooke (20), Louis Page (18).

Villa vs Leicester — related stats & tools

  • Referee profile: Michael Oliver
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