Aston Villa 4-1 Newcastle United
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Aston Villa won: Aston Villa 4-1 Newcastle United in the Premier League (Round 33) on Sat, 19 Apr 2025 at Villa Park, Birmingham. Aston Villa goals: Ollie Watkins 1', Ian Maatsen 64', Daniel Burn 73' (og), Amadou Onana 75'. Newcastle United goals: Fabian Schär 18'. Expected goals: 2.26-1.00. Possession: 48-52. Player of the match: Ollie Watkins (8.8).
Match report
Aston Villa rout Newcastle United 4-1
Aston Villa swept aside Newcastle United 4-1 at Villa Park on Saturday 19 April in the Premier League.
Ollie Watkins put Aston Villa ahead on 1' (1-0), Fabian Schär levelled for Newcastle United on 18' (1-1), Ian Maatsen restored Aston Villa's lead on 64' (2-1), an own goal by Daniel Burn made it 3-1 on 73' and Amadou Onana made it 4-1 on 75'.
Aston Villa had 48% of the ball, shots were 23-10 (9-3 on target) and expected goals finished 2.26-1.00. Aston Villa were the better side on chances, too.
Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) was player of the match with an 8.8 rating.
Attendance: 42,618. Referee: Jarred Gillett.
Match stats
| Aston Villa | Newcastle United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 48 | 52 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.26 | 1.00 |
| Total shots | 23 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 32 | 36 |
| Big chances | 5 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 346 (85%) | 367 (85%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 3 |
| Corners | 7 | 7 |
| Total shots | 23 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 3 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 19 | 8 |
Lineups
Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): Emiliano Martínez, Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Tyrone Mings, Ian Maatsen, Boubacar Kamara, Youri Tielemans, Morgan Rogers, Marco Asensio, John McGinn, Ollie Watkins
Newcastle United (4-3-3): Nick Pope, Kieran Trippier, Fabian Schär, Daniel Burn, Valentino Livramento, Bruno Guimarães, Sandro Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Alexander Isak, Harvey Barnes
Key events
- 1' · Goal · Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)
- 13' · Yellow card · Fabian Schär (Newcastle United)
- 18' · Goal · Fabian Schär (Newcastle United)
- 41' · Yellow card · Joelinton (Newcastle United)
- 63' · Yellow card · Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United)
- 64' · Goal · Ian Maatsen (Aston Villa)
- 65' · Substitution · Anthony Gordon for Jacob Murphy (Newcastle United)
- 72' · Substitution · Amadou Onana for Marco Asensio (Aston Villa)
- 72' · Substitution · Jacob Ramsey for John McGinn (Aston Villa)
- 73' · Goal · Daniel Burn (Aston Villa)
- 75' · Goal · Amadou Onana (Aston Villa)
- 76' · Substitution · Emil Krafth for Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United)
- 76' · Substitution · Callum Wilson for Alexander Isak (Newcastle United)
- 76' · Substitution · Joseph Willock for Harvey Barnes (Newcastle United)
- 82' · Substitution · Matt Targett for Fabian Schär (Newcastle United)
- 82' · Substitution · Ross Barkley for Boubacar Kamara (Aston Villa)
- 82' · Substitution · Donyell Malen for Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa)
- 82' · Substitution · Marcus Rashford for Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)
- 88' · Yellow card · Jacob Ramsey (Aston Villa)
All-time head-to-head
61 league meetings since 1993: Aston Villa 15, draws 18, Newcastle United 28.
Questions
Who won Aston Villa vs Newcastle United?
Aston Villa won, 4-1 (Premier League) on Sat, 19 Apr 2025.
When and where is Aston Villa vs Newcastle United?
Sat, 19 Apr 2025, 16:30 UTC at Villa Park, Birmingham, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Aston Villa and Newcastle United?
In 61 league meetings since 1993: Aston Villa 15 wins, 18 draws, Newcastle United 28 wins (goals 60-86).