Fulham FC vs Aston Villa FC, Premier League 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Fulham FC vs Aston Villa FC — Premier League at Craven Cottage.
- Fulham FC 5 games · 2 pts (2026/27)
- Aston Villa FC 5 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Michael Oliver
17 games this season
🟨 3.5/game
⚽ 12.8 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr | Aston Villa FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Apr | Brentford FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 11 Apr | Liverpool FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Mar | Burnley FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 15 Mar | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Mar | Southampton FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr | Fulham FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Apr | Sunderland AFC | H | 4–3 | W |
| 16 Apr | Bologna FC 1909 | H | 4–0 | W |
| 12 Apr | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Apr | Bologna FC 1909 | A | 3–1 | W |
| 22 Mar | West Ham United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Fulham FC | Aston Villa FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #19 | Position | #16 |
| 2 | Points | 4 |
| 5 | Played | 5 |
| 0 / 2 / 3 | W / D / L | 1 / 1 / 3 |
| 5 | Scored | 4 |
| 8 | Conceded | 9 |
| -3 | GD | -5 |
| 0.40 | PPG | 0.80 |
| 0% | Win % | 20% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
70%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
20%
Clean Sheets
Fulham FC this season
Fulham FC this season
20%
Clean Sheets
Aston Villa FC this season
Aston Villa FC this season
Fulham FC are 19th (2 pts). Aston Villa FC are 16th (4 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Fulham FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
–/1
76+
–/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Aston Villa FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/2
61-75
2/–
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Fulham FC
| Joshua King | 2 G |
| Gonzalo Garcia | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Fulham FC have kicked off against Aston Villa FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. Fulham FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 25' The 27-year-old Samuel Chukwueze has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 2 assists is a remarkable return.
- 30' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 35' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 40' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 43' What composure from Ryan Sessegnon! The England international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 46' Timothy Castagne picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 49' A moment of madness from Pau Torres on 49 minutes earns him a card. Aston Villa FC will be frustrated.
- 54' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 59' The travelling Aston Villa FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 64' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 66' The supporters are chanting for Rodrigo Muniz. He replaces Raul Jimenez on 66 minute.
- 71' Both keepers have barely been tested. Fulham FC and Aston Villa FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 74' Another change for Aston Villa FC made on 74 minute. Emiliano Buendia leaves to be changed by Leon Bailey.
- 76' A change in the Fulham FC ranks — Emile Smith Rowe exits the field as Joshua King enters on 76.
- 81' Fulham FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Antonee Robinson is hanging Ryan Sessegnon on the field on 81 minute.
- 86' A quiet spell here at Craven Cottage. Fulham FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Harry Wilson is booked for Fulham FC — card on 90.
- That’s it! Another goalless match for Fulham FC and Aston Villa FC (для сухой ничьи).
Lineups
Fulham FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
32
Emile Smith Rowe ↓ Joshua King 76'
- 8
- 30
-
7
Raul Jimenez ↓ Rodrigo Muniz 66'
-
19
Samuel Chukwueze ↓ Oscar Bobb 76'
- 21
- 20
- 5
- 16
- 3
Bench
- 31
- 10
- 6
-
33
Antonee Robinson ↑ 81'
- 23
-
9
Rodrigo Muniz ↑ 66'
-
14
Oscar Bobb ↑ 76'
- 18
-
24
Joshua King ↑ 76'
Aston Villa FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 27
- 12
- 2
-
10
Emiliano Buendia ↓ Leon Bailey 74'
-
11
Ollie Watkins ↓ Tammy Abraham 81'
- 4
-
7
John McGinn ↓ Ross Barkley 74'
-
8
Youri Tielemans ↓ Jadon Sancho 74'
- 14
-
26
Lamare Bogarde ↓ Douglas Luiz 74'
Bench
- 40
- 5
-
6
Ross Barkley ↑ 74'
-
18
Tammy Abraham ↑ 81'
- 3
-
31
Leon Bailey ↑ 74'
-
19
Jadon Sancho ↑ 74'
-
21
Douglas Luiz ↑ 74'
- 22
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ollie Watkins | 5 |
| Trezeguet | 2 |
| Aleksandar Mitrovic | 2 |
| Tyrone Mings | 2 |
| Raul Jimenez | 2 |
| Tyrone Mings | 2 |
| Harrison Reed | 1 |
| John McGinn | 1 |
Head to Head
Fulham FC Form
Aston Villa FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.28
Fulham FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05
Aston Villa FC xG
I would bet for:
Fulham FC or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Fulham FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.33
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Fulham FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Aston Villa FC
60%
Fulham FC or Aston Villa FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Fulham FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
12%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
9.1%
2 – 1
8.1%
2 – 0
7.7%
1 – 2
6.6%
0 – 2
5.2%
2 – 2
4.3%
3 – 1
3.5%
3 – 0
3.2%
1 – 3
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Fulham FC
| Handicap | Fulham FC covers | Push | Aston Villa FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 12% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 22% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 17% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Fulham FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
Aston Villa FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

