Manchester United 3-1 Aston Villa
Updated
Manchester United won: Manchester United 3-1 Aston Villa in the Premier League (Round 30) on Sun, 15 Mar 2026 at Old Trafford, Manchester. Manchester United goals: Casemiro 53', Matheus Cunha 71', Benjamin Sesko 81'. Aston Villa goals: Ross Barkley 64'. Expected goals: 1.10-1.00. Possession: 52-48. Player of the match: Bruno Fernandes (8.8).
Match report
Manchester United beat Aston Villa 3-1
Manchester United saw off Aston Villa 3-1 at Old Trafford on Sunday 15 March in the Premier League.
Casemiro put Manchester United ahead on 53' (1-0), Ross Barkley levelled for Aston Villa on 64' (1-1), Matheus Cunha restored Manchester United's lead on 71' (2-1) and Benjamin Sesko made it 3-1 on 81'.
Manchester United had 52% of the ball, shots were 16-9 (6-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.10-1.00.
Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) was player of the match with an 8.8 rating.
Attendance: 73,997. Referee: Anthony Taylor.
Match stats
| Manchester United | Aston Villa | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 52 | 48 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.10 | 1.00 |
| Total shots | 16 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 20 | 31 |
| Big chances | 3 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 410 (86%) | 376 (85%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 2 |
| Corners | 6 | 6 |
| Total shots | 16 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 6 |
Lineups
Manchester United (4-2-3-1): Senne Lammens, Diogo Dalot, Leny Yoro, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Casemiro, Kobbie Mainoo, Amad Diallo, Bruno Fernandes, Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo
Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): Emiliano Martínez, Lamare Bogarde, Ezri Konsa, Tyrone Mings, Lucas Digne, Ross Barkley, Amadou Onana, Morgan Rogers, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendía, Ollie Watkins
Key events
- 41' · Yellow card · Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)
- 53' · Goal · Casemiro (Manchester United)
- 60' · Substitution · Tammy Abraham for Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)
- 60' · Yellow card · Casemiro (Manchester United)
- 61' · Substitution · Leon Bailey for John McGinn (Aston Villa)
- 64' · Goal · Ross Barkley (Aston Villa)
- 69' · Yellow card · Emiliano Buendía (Aston Villa)
- 71' · Goal · Matheus Cunha (Manchester United)
- 72' · Yellow card · Leny Yoro (Manchester United)
- 75' · Substitution · Benjamin Sesko for Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United)
- 81' · Goal · Benjamin Sesko (Manchester United)
- 82' · Substitution · Douglas Luiz for Ross Barkley (Aston Villa)
- 82' · Substitution · Ian Maatsen for Lucas Digne (Aston Villa)
- 86' · Substitution · Andrés García for Emiliano Buendía (Aston Villa)
- 90'+1 · Substitution · Manuel Ugarte for Casemiro (Manchester United)
- 90'+6 · Yellow card · Harry Maguire (Manchester United)
All-time head-to-head
60 league meetings since 1993: Manchester United 42, draws 13, Aston Villa 5.
Questions
Who won Manchester United vs Aston Villa?
Manchester United won, 3-1 (Premier League) on Sun, 15 Mar 2026.
When and where is Manchester United vs Aston Villa?
Sun, 15 Mar 2026, 14:00 UTC at Old Trafford, Manchester, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Manchester United and Aston Villa?
In 60 league meetings since 1993: Manchester United 42 wins, 13 draws, Aston Villa 5 wins (goals 111-41).