Newcastle United 0-2 Aston Villa
Updated
Aston Villa won: Newcastle United 0-2 Aston Villa in the Premier League (Round 23) on Sun, 25 Jan 2026 at St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne. Aston Villa goals: Emiliano Buendía 19', Ollie Watkins 88'. Expected goals: 2.18-1.16. Possession: 61-39. Player of the match: Emiliano Martínez (9.1).
Match report
Aston Villa beat Newcastle United 2-0
Aston Villa got the better of Newcastle United 2-0 away from home at St. James' Park on Sunday 25 January in the Premier League.
Emiliano Buendía put Aston Villa ahead on 19' (0-1) and Ollie Watkins made it 0-2 on 88'.
Newcastle United had 61% of the ball, shots were 15-14 (4-8 on target) and expected goals finished 2.18-1.16. Newcastle United created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Emiliano Martínez (Aston Villa) was player of the match with a 9.1 rating.
Attendance: 52,134. Referee: Jarred Gillett.
Match stats
| Newcastle United | Aston Villa | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 61 | 39 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.18 | 1.16 |
| Total shots | 15 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 8 |
| Touches in opposition box | 24 | 26 |
| Big chances | 3 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 447 (86%) | 272 (77%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 6 | 5 |
| Total shots | 15 | 14 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 8 |
| Blocked shots | 7 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 7 |
Lineups
Newcastle United (4-3-3): Nick Pope, Kieran Trippier, Malick Thiaw, Sven Botman, Lewis Hall, Lewis Miley, Sandro Tonali, Joelinton, Harvey Barnes, Yoane Wissa, Anthony Gordon
Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): Emiliano Martínez, Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Pau Torres, Ian Maatsen, Amadou Onana, Youri Tielemans, Jadon Sancho, Morgan Rogers, Emiliano Buendía, Ollie Watkins
Key events
- 19' · Goal · Emiliano Buendía (Aston Villa)
- 27' · Yellow card · Joelinton (Newcastle United)
- 48' · Substitution · Jacob Ramsey for Joelinton (Newcastle United)
- 59' · Substitution · Leon Bailey for Jadon Sancho (Aston Villa)
- 62' · Substitution · Nick Woltemade for Yoane Wissa (Newcastle United)
- 63' · Substitution · Anthony Elanga for Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United)
- 74' · Substitution · Lamare Bogarde for Youri Tielemans (Aston Villa)
- 75' · Substitution · Tyrone Mings for Pau Torres (Aston Villa)
- 75' · Substitution · Lucas Digne for Emiliano Buendía (Aston Villa)
- 79' · Yellow card · Lucas Digne (Aston Villa)
- 84' · Substitution · Joseph Willock for Sandro Tonali (Newcastle United)
- 88' · Goal · Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)
- 89' · Substitution · Victor Nilsson Lindelöf for Amadou Onana (Aston Villa)
- 90'+2 · Yellow card · Ian Maatsen (Aston Villa)
All-time head-to-head
61 league meetings since 1993: Newcastle United 28, draws 18, Aston Villa 15.
Questions
Who won Newcastle United vs Aston Villa?
Aston Villa won, 0-2 (Premier League) on Sun, 25 Jan 2026.
When and where is Newcastle United vs Aston Villa?
Sun, 25 Jan 2026, 14:00 UTC at St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Newcastle United and Aston Villa?
In 61 league meetings since 1993: Newcastle United 28 wins, 18 draws, Aston Villa 15 wins (goals 86-60).