Aston Villa 2-1 Chelsea
Updated
Aston Villa won: Aston Villa 2-1 Chelsea in the Premier League (Round 26) on Sat, 22 Feb 2025 at Villa Park, Birmingham. Aston Villa goals: Marco Asensio 57', Marco Asensio 89'. Chelsea goals: Enzo Fernández 9'. Expected goals: 2.33-2.30. Possession: 52-48. Player of the match: Marco Asensio (9.1).
Match report
Aston Villa beat Chelsea 2-1
Aston Villa came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 at Villa Park on Saturday 22 February in the Premier League.
Enzo Fernández put Chelsea ahead on 9' (0-1), Marco Asensio levelled for Aston Villa on 57' (1-1) and added another on 89' (2-1).
Marco Asensio's 89' strike proved decisive.
Aston Villa had 52% of the ball, shots were 12-15 (6-7 on target) and expected goals finished 2.33-2.30.
Marco Asensio (Aston Villa) was player of the match with a 9.1 rating.
Attendance: 42,423. Referee: Michael Oliver.
Match stats
| Aston Villa | Chelsea | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 52 | 48 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.33 | 2.30 |
| Total shots | 12 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 7 |
| Touches in opposition box | 35 | 26 |
| Big chances | 3 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 421 (87%) | 393 (88%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 3 |
| Corners | 2 | 3 |
| Total shots | 12 | 15 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 7 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 9 |
Lineups
Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): Emiliano Martínez, Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Tyrone Mings, Ian Maatsen, John McGinn, Youri Tielemans, Morgan Rogers, Marco Asensio, Jacob Ramsey, Ollie Watkins
Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Filip Jörgensen, Malo Gusto, Trevoh Chalobah, Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella, Reece James, Moisés Caicedo, Cole Palmer, Enzo Fernández, Christopher Nkunku, Pedro Neto
Key events
- 8' · Substitution · Tosin Adarabioyo for Trevoh Chalobah (Chelsea)
- 9' · Goal · Enzo Fernández (Chelsea)
- 46' · Substitution · Marcus Rashford for Jacob Ramsey (Aston Villa)
- 56' · Yellow card · Enzo Fernández (Chelsea)
- 57' · Goal · Marco Asensio (Aston Villa)
- 59' · Substitution · Lamare Bogarde for Tyrone Mings (Aston Villa)
- 69' · Yellow card · John McGinn (Aston Villa)
- 70' · Substitution · Andrés García for Matty Cash (Aston Villa)
- 72' · Yellow card · Christopher Nkunku (Chelsea)
- 76' · Substitution · Jadon Sancho for Christopher Nkunku (Chelsea)
- 77' · Substitution · Leon Bailey for Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)
- 78' · Substitution · Donyell Malen for Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa)
- 89' · Yellow card · Moisés Caicedo (Chelsea)
- 89' · Goal · Marco Asensio (Aston Villa)
All-time head-to-head
60 league meetings since 1993: Aston Villa 16, draws 14, Chelsea 30.
Questions
Who won Aston Villa vs Chelsea?
Aston Villa won, 2-1 (Premier League) on Sat, 22 Feb 2025.
When and where is Aston Villa vs Chelsea?
Sat, 22 Feb 2025, 17:30 UTC at Villa Park, Birmingham, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Aston Villa and Chelsea?
In 60 league meetings since 1993: Aston Villa 16 wins, 14 draws, Chelsea 30 wins (goals 60-101).