Aston Villa 0-1 Everton
Updated
Everton won: Aston Villa 0-1 Everton in the Premier League (Round 22) on Sun, 18 Jan 2026 at Villa Park, Birmingham. Everton goals: Thierno Barry 59'. Expected goals: 1.44-0.51. Possession: 63-37. Player of the match: James Garner (8.6).
Match report
Everton beat Aston Villa 1-0
Everton edged Aston Villa 1-0 away from home at Villa Park on Sunday 18 January in the Premier League.
Thierno Barry put Everton ahead on 59' (0-1).
Aston Villa had 63% of the ball, shots were 18-9 (5-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.44-0.51. Aston Villa created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
James Garner (Everton) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 42,770. Referee: Tony Harrington.
Match stats
| Aston Villa | Everton | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 63 | 37 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.44 | 0.51 |
| Total shots | 18 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 31 | 16 |
| Big chances | 0 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 434 (88%) | 227 (78%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 6 | 4 |
| Total shots | 18 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 5 |
Lineups
Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): Emiliano Martínez, Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Pau Torres, Ian Maatsen, Lamare Bogarde, Youri Tielemans, John McGinn, Morgan Rogers, Emiliano Buendía, Ollie Watkins
Everton (4-2-3-1): Jordan Pickford, Nathan Patterson, James Tarkowski, Jake O'Brien, Vitaliy Mykolenko, Merlin Röhl, James Garner, Dwight McNeil, Harrison Armstrong, Jack Grealish, Thierno Barry
Key events
- 18' · Substitution · Evann Guessand for John McGinn (Aston Villa)
- 23' · Yellow card · Dwight McNeil (Everton)
- 47' · Yellow card · James Garner (Everton)
- 56' · Yellow card · Lamare Bogarde (Aston Villa)
- 59' · Goal · Thierno Barry (Everton)
- 73' · Substitution · Lucas Digne for Ian Maatsen (Aston Villa)
- 73' · Substitution · George Hemmings for Lamare Bogarde (Aston Villa)
- 84' · Substitution · Beto for Thierno Barry (Everton)
All-time head-to-head
60 league meetings since 1993: Aston Villa 26, draws 21, Everton 13.
Questions
Who won Aston Villa vs Everton?
Everton won, 0-1 (Premier League) on Sun, 18 Jan 2026.
When and where is Aston Villa vs Everton?
Sun, 18 Jan 2026, 16:30 UTC at Villa Park, Birmingham, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Aston Villa and Everton?
In 60 league meetings since 1993: Aston Villa 26 wins, 21 draws, Everton 13 wins (goals 87-68).