Aston Villa FC vs Southampton FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Aston Villa FC vs Southampton FC — Premier League at Villa Park.
- Aston Villa FC 5 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- Southampton FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dan Cook
- Referee Darren England
- Referee Chris Kavanagh
- Referee Michael Oliver
- Referee Adam Nunn
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City FC | 5 | 15 |
| 2 | Arsenal FC | 5 | 12 |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 5 | 10 |
| 4 | Brentford FC | 5 | 9 |
| 5 | Leeds United FC | 5 | 9 |
| 6 | Liverpool FC | 5 | 9 |
| 7 | Everton FC | 5 | 9 |
| 8 | Hull City AFC | 5 | 8 |
| 9 | Newcastle United FC | 5 | 8 |
| 10 | Chelsea FC | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | Ipswich Town FC | 5 | 6 |
| 12 | Manchester United FC | 5 | 5 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest FC | 5 | 5 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 5 | 4 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace FC | 5 | 4 |
| 16 | Aston Villa FC | 5 | 4 |
| 17 | AFC Bournemouth | 5 | 3 |
| 18 | Coventry City FC | 5 | 3 |
| 19 | Fulham FC | 5 | 2 |
| 20 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 5 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Nov | Southampton FC | H | 3–4 | L |
| 23 Oct | Leeds United FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 18 Oct | Leicester City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 04 Oct | Liverpool FC | H | 7–2 | W |
| 28 Sep | Fulham FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 21 Sep | Sheffield United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Nov | Aston Villa FC | A | 4–3 | W |
| 25 Oct | Everton FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 17 Oct | Chelsea FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 04 Oct | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Sep | Burnley FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Sep | Tottenham Hotspur FC | H | 2–5 | L |
Key Stats
20%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
20%
Clean Sheets
Aston Villa FC this season
Aston Villa FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Aston Villa FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/2
61-75
2/–
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Villa Park as Aston Villa FC face off against Southampton FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 3' Ezri Konsa adds to his 1 season tally! Aston Villa FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 8' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 12' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for James Ward-Prowse.
- 17' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 20' Magnificent from Jannik Vestergaard! That is 8 goals in 354 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 25' Southampton FC is showing some good football. However, Southampton FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 29' A change in the Aston Villa FC ranks — Bertrand Traore exits the field as Trezeguet enters on 29.
- 33' James Ward-Prowse has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 33 minutes.
- 38' Southampton FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 38.
- 43' Aston Villa FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 43.
- 45' The deadlock is broken! James Ward-Prowse gets on the scoresheet on 45 minutes.
- 46' It is a substitution in Southampton FC team. Jan Bednarek is replaced by Jack Stephens on 46 minute.
- 51' Matt Targett is a natural defender and has been asked to do a very specific job for Aston Villa FC tonight.
- 56' Southampton FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 58' GOAL! Danny Ings scores on 58. Assisted by Stuart Armstrong
- 62' Against the run of play, Tyrone Mings has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 67' Another change for Aston Villa FC made on 67 minute. Matty Cash leaves to be changed by Ahmed El Mohamady.
- 72' Douglas Luiz has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 4 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 77' Alex McCarthy is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Southampton FC so far.
- 79' Ibrahima Diallo gets the nod from Southampton FC. He replaces Ryan Bertrand and will look to change the dynamic.
- 84' A quiet spell here at Villa Park. Aston Villa FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 85' Shane Long is replacing Danny Ings for the Southampton FC side.
- 90' It’s a booking for Southampton FC player. Ibrahima Diallo gets a Yellow card.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Aston Villa FC.
Lineups
Aston Villa FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 5
- 20
- 18
-
2
Matty Cash ↓ Ahmed El Mohamady 67'
- 11
- 4
- 10
- 7
-
15
Bertrand Traore ↓ Trezeguet 29'
- 6
Bench
- 19
-
27
Ahmed El Mohamady ↑ 67'
- 39
- 14
- 12
- 22
-
17
Trezeguet ↑ 29'
Coach
Dean Smith
Southampton FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 32
- 4
-
9
Danny Ings ↓ Shane Long 85'
- 1
-
3
Ryan Bertrand ↓ Ibrahima Diallo 79'
-
35
Jan Bednarek ↓ Jack Stephens 46'
- 8
- 6
- 17
- 2
- 10
Bench
- 44
-
5
Jack Stephens ↑ 46'
- 11
-
7
Shane Long ↑ 85'
-
27
Ibrahima Diallo ↑ 79'
- 12
- 40
Coach
Ralph Hasenhuttl
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ollie Watkins | 5 |
| James Ward-Prowse | 4 |
| Danny Ings | 3 |
| Jack Grealish | 2 |
| Danny Ings | 2 |
| Donyell Malen | 1 |
| Ezri Konsa | 1 |
| John McGinn | 1 |
Head to Head
Aston Villa FC Form
Southampton FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.71
Aston Villa FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.02
Southampton FC xG
I would bet for:
Aston Villa FC or Southampton FC 76% + Over 2.5 goals 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Southampton FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.73
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 3.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 4.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
Double Chance
Aston Villa FC or Draw
57%
Draw or Southampton FC
68%
Aston Villa FC or Southampton FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Southampton FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–4 not predicted3 – 4Actual
1 – 1
9.1%
1 – 2
8.1%
2 – 1
6.9%
2 – 2
6.8%
1 – 3
5.4%
0 – 2
5%
2 – 3
4.6%
0 – 1
4.3%
3 – 2
3.9%
3 – 1
3.9%
0 – 0
3.7%
2 – 0
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Aston Villa FC
| Handicap | Aston Villa FC covers | Push | Southampton FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 10% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 16% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +1 | 55% | 19% | 26% |
| +1.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +2 | 74% | 14% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
Aston Villa FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Southampton FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.