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Aston Villa vs Arsenal Stats: Head-to-Head Record and Historical Context

Aston Villa host Arsenal at Villa Park in Birmingham on 31 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 UTC in the Premier League Regular Season - 2. The fixture brings together a home side sitting 20th after a heavy opening defeat and an Arsenal team already up in 2nd place, aiming to consolidate a strong start to the 2026 campaign. With early-season momentum on the line, this is a key contest in the league narrative.

From a league-table perspective, Arsenal arrive with three points, a goal difference of +3 and a clean sheet from their first match, while Aston Villa have zero points and a -4 goal difference after losing away. That context adds weight to this clash, and many fans will be looking closely at Aston Villa vs Arsenal stats to understand how the historical pattern between these clubs might influence the outcome at Villa Park.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive recent history between Aston Villa and Arsenal in the Premier League.

  • Previous meetings: 5
  • Aston Villa wins: 2
  • Draws: 1
  • Arsenal wins: 2

Aston Villa vs Arsenal Timeline & Historical Context

Looking at the Aston Villa vs Arsenal timeline from the available Premier League meetings, the balance of power has shifted back and forth in recent seasons. On 14 April 2024, Arsenal hosted Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium in the 2023 Premier League season (Regular Season - 33) and were beaten 0-2, a result that underlined Villa’s capacity to win in London against top opposition.

The following season, on 24 August 2024 at Villa Park in the 2024 Premier League (Regular Season - 2), Arsenal responded with a 0-2 away win, showing their own strength on the road in Birmingham. That set the tone for a sequence of tightly contested matches. On 18 January 2025, again at Emirates Stadium in the 2024 Premier League (Regular Season - 22), Arsenal and Aston Villa shared a 2-2 draw, with the home side leading 1-0 at half-time before Villa fought back for a point.

The 2025 Premier League season brought two further encounters. On 6 December 2025 at Villa Park (Regular Season - 15), Aston Villa edged Arsenal 2-1, having led 1-0 at half-time, reinforcing the importance of their home ground in this rivalry. Later, on 30 December 2025 at Emirates Stadium (Regular Season - 19), Arsenal produced a convincing 4-1 home victory after a goalless first half, underlining their attacking ceiling. This recent sequence gives a clear, data-backed Aston Villa vs Arsenal timeline: both clubs have claimed significant wins at home and away, with no side clearly dominating across these fixtures.

Aston Villa vs Arsenal Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers across these Premier League meetings highlight how evenly matched the sides have been overall, despite some emphatic individual scorelines.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Aston Villa 7 - 9 Arsenal
  • Average Goals per Match: Aston Villa 1.40 vs Arsenal 1.80

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Villa Park: 2 matches played here — Aston Villa won 1 (as home side), Arsenal won 1 (as away side), 0 draws
  • At Emirates Stadium: 3 matches played here — Arsenal won 2 (as home side), Aston Villa won 1 (as away side), 0 draws

Aston Villa vs Arsenal Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Aston Villa vs Arsenal last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 30 December 2025: Arsenal 4-1 Aston Villa (Half-time: 0-0) – Premier League
  • 6 December 2025: Aston Villa 2-1 Arsenal (Half-time: 1-0) – Premier League
  • 18 January 2025: Arsenal 2-2 Aston Villa (Half-time: 1-0) – Premier League
  • 24 August 2024: Aston Villa 0-2 Arsenal (Half-time: 0-0) – Premier League
  • 14 April 2024: Arsenal 0-2 Aston Villa (Half-time: 0-0) – Premier League

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Aston Villa Matches Results and Stats

For Aston Villa, the available numbers are season to date in the 2026 Premier League. They have played one match, losing away with a 4-0 scoreline against an opponent, leaving them bottom of the table. Offensively, Villa have yet to score this season, and defensively they have conceded four goals, all on the road. Their current formation usage points to a 4-2-3-1 setup, but early discipline issues are evident with multiple yellow cards and a red card already recorded in different time ranges.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 0, Lose 1

Last 5 Arsenal Matches Results and Stats

Arsenal’s available form data is also season to date for the 2026 Premier League. They have played one home match, winning 3-0 and keeping a clean sheet, which explains their position in 2nd place with a +3 goal difference. Their attacking output stands at three goals from one match, while defensively they have yet to concede. Like Aston Villa, Arsenal have lined up in a 4-2-3-1 system so far, combining solid structure at the back with efficient finishing in front of goal.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 0

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across the last five Premier League meetings, the historical record between Aston Villa and Arsenal is finely balanced: two wins each and one draw, with Arsenal holding a narrow 9-7 edge in total goals and a higher goals-per-game figure. Venue splits show that both teams have already demonstrated they can win on the other’s ground, with Villa Park and Emirates Stadium each producing victories for both sides. Heading into this 31 August 2026 clash, Arsenal’s stronger early-season form, higher league position, and recent 3-0 win contrast sharply with Aston Villa’s 4-0 defeat and current place at the bottom of the table. History suggests a competitive fixture, but the latest trends lean slightly towards Arsenal having the statistical momentum, even as Villa look to leverage home advantage at Villa Park to rebalance the Aston Villa vs Arsenal stats in their favour.

Aston Villa vs Arsenal H2H Statistics updated on 26 August 2026.

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