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 0 games · 0 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 | West Ham United FC | 38 | 39 |
| 2 | Burnley FC | 38 | 22 |
| 3 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 38 | 20 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Coventry City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Ipswich Town FC | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Arsenal FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Manchester City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Manchester United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Aston Villa FC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Liverpool FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Brentford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Chelsea FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Fulham FC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Newcastle United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Everton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Leeds United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Crystal Palace FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Nottingham Forest FC | 0 | 0 |
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
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Aston Villa FC is hosting Southampton FC for another epic battle.
- 3' Brilliant from the ! Ezri Konsa makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 3.
- 8' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 12' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for James Ward-Prowse.
- 17' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Southampton FC that had 348 games and scored 417 goals.
- 20' Jannik Vestergaard doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 25' Shane Long is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Southampton FC tonight.
- 29' Aston Villa FC ring the changes. Bertrand Traore has done his job and it is now time for Trezeguet to step up.
- 33' What composure from James Ward-Prowse! The England international strokes it home. 1-2.
- 38' Southampton FC have won 417 goals from 348 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 43' Poor challenge from Matty Cash. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 45' GOAL! James Ward-Prowse fires home to make it 1-3!
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Jack Stephens. He replaces Jan Bednarek on 46 minute.
- 51' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 51 minutes.
- 56' The 27-year-old Ibrahima Diallo has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 58' What composure from Danny Ings! The England international strokes it home. 1-4.
- 62' A goal from the England international Tyrone Mings! He fires home on 62 to make it 2-4!
- 67' Matty Cash makes way for Ahmed El Mohamady at the 67 minute mark. A tactical switch from Aston Villa FC.
- 72' Aston Villa FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Southampton FC backline.
- 77' Douglas Luiz has been relatively quiet despite scoring 21 goals in his last 199 appearances.
- 79' The Southampton FC bench stirs into life. Ryan Bertrand is withdrawn and Ibrahima Diallo gets his opportunity.
- 84' Stuart Armstrong needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 85' It is a substitution in Southampton FC team. Danny Ings is replaced by Shane Long on 85 minute.
- 90' Ibrahima Diallo catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 90.
- Full Time. Southampton FC beats 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 |
| Danny Ings | 2 |
| Jack Grealish | 2 |
| Adam Armstrong | 1 |
| Jack Stephens | 1 |
| Douglas Luiz | 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.