Jacob Tanswell
Leeds a 5-4-1 without the ball, compacting space centrally. Rogers has made just four passes & struggling to get on the ball.The space is through Maatsen & Cash/Bailey down the sides. Almost half an h
2026-02-21 15:29:00.000Z
Great save from Martinez after Calvert-Lewin is put in. Martinez comes out and smothers well, even if Calvert-Lewin's first touch is loose. #AVFC's issues with a direct and wing-back system apparent i
2026-02-21 15:15:00.000Z
#AVFC will work hard if they want to press. Leeds' back 3/5 is fluid, with the two WBs pushing high, while the back three behind stretches & rotates. The best way you can disturb this is by playing fo
2026-02-21 15:12:00.000Z
Do enjoy #AVFC's new set piece routine of three players, usually comprising the two CBs, weirdly ambling towards the taker, only for the taker to dart the ball behind them and into the box.
2026-02-21 15:05:00.000Z
Unai Emery with some warm words for Daniel Farke. Before kick-off, Emery had praised the improvements Leeds had made since they last met in November. For #AVFC, overcoming Leeds' new system, based on
2026-02-21 15:02:00.000Z
John Townley
We're underway at Villa Park... #AVFC 0-0 Leeds
2026-02-21 15:01:00.000Z
Leeds starting XI vs #AVFC: Darlow, Bogle, Ampadu, Justin, Gudmundsson, Struijk, Rodon, Gruev, Stach, Aaronson, Calvert-Lewin. Subs: Perri, Bornauw, Bijol, Tanaka, Longstaff, Nmecha, Gnonto, James, P
2026-02-21 13:54:00.000Z
Ollie Watkins leads the line for #AVFC this afternoon, while Leon Bailey makes his first league start since returning to the club. Matty Cash also comes back into the team, with Emi Martinez, Tyrone
2026-02-21 13:50:00.000Z
#AVFC starting XI vs Leeds: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Maatsen; Onana, Luiz; Bailey, Rogers, Buendia; Watkins. Subs: Wright, Lindelof, Digne, Torres, Bogarde, Garcia, Barkley, Sancho, Abraham.
2026-02-21 13:46:00.000Z
#AVFC XI: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Maatsen; Douglas Luiz, Onana; Bailey, Rogers, Buendia; Watkins Seven changes from Newcastle loss. Watkins retains his place in the league ahead of Abraham. Bai