Aston Villa Report

Jacob Tanswell

Good midfield battle. Xhaka and Onana/Tielemans taking lots of touches, making sure those behind and in front are organised correctly. Sunderland physical on duels with #AVFC's midfield doing the same. Rogers starting to stay wider, with Maatsen inverting to try & get on the ball

2026-04-19 12:28:00.000Z

Jacob Tanswell

#AVFC not playing out particularly well, which contributed to Sunderland's goal. On that occasion, it was Tielemans going long and since then, Martinez has been trying to find Watkins, who is 1v1 with O'Nien. Emery gesturing for shorter passes first. But a nice start to the game

2026-04-19 12:13:00.000Z

Jacob Tanswell

Goal Sunderland. Chris Rigg. Excellent whipped finish past Martinez. 1-1. #AVFC

2026-04-19 12:09:00.000Z

John Townley

GOAL: Chris Rigg equalises for Sunderland, whipping the ball past Emi Martinez. #AVFC 1-1 Sunderland

2026-04-19 12:09:00.000Z

Jacob Tanswell

Villa Park singing about the Champions League. Almost there. Six goals in nine games for Ollie Watkins - those close to him believe he can and will hit 20 goals for the season. Goal 101 at #AVFC: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7198351/2026/04/17/ollie-watkins-aston-villa-100-g

2026-04-19 12:05:00.000Z

Jacob Tanswell

Inside two minutes, #AVFC are 1-0 up. A move that encapsulates this Villa - Rogers drifts infield, receives on half turn and plays central. Watkins, Barkley, Tielemans, Onana combine for short passes before McGinn reaches the byline from Cash's pass for Watkins to head in. 1-0

2026-04-19 12:03:00.000Z

John Townley

GOAL: OLLLIEEEE WATKINSSSS! What a start at Villa Park! John McGinn hooks the ball to the back post, where Watkins was waiting to head in. #AVFC 1-0 Sunderland

2026-04-19 12:03:00.000Z

Jacob Tanswell

Barkley, in his 300th PL game, starts in the no 10. McGinn on the right, Rogers left. Maatsen and Rogers always an exciting combination. Rogers will want to drag O'Nien out from CB. "Time to renew our membership for the Champions League," the stadium announcer echoes. #AVFC

2026-04-19 12:01:00.000Z

John Townley

We're underway at Villa Park... #AVFC 0-0 Sunderland

2026-04-19 12:00:00.000Z

John Townley

Nassef Sawiris is in attendance at Villa Park this afternoon. #AVFC

2026-04-19 11:55:00.000Z