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Summary
FT: Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-0 Aston Villa - Joao Gomes with opener before Rodrigo Gomes' second
Villa third in Premier League
Wolves now beaten the worst Premier League points tally set by Derby
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You can't get away from the fact that this is an embarrassing result for Villa. Wolves had only won one game all season! Sixth place finish now I'm afraid.
John, Dartford
'Now is the moment to be together'published at 22:57 GMT 27 February
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Aston Villa manager Unai Emery speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "We are doing a fantastic season. We are performing fantastic overall and being consistent. Today we lost, but in the first half we played fantastically. We dominated, created chances.
"Second half we started poor. They got at our box but didn't' create much. After they scored, the match changes. They stopped the rhythm of the game. We deserved more than seven minutes [added on] to play].
"We continue working, being positive, we are motivated for the Premier League because the position we are in is fantastic. It's above our expectation from before the season. Now is the moment to be together and remind ourselves where we are.
"We lost, but they are a good team with good players. Congratulations to Wolves, the coach and the players.
"They [Manchester United and Chelsea] are favourites [for Champions League] because of the strength they have. We are there at the moment, but normally they are favourites."
Postpublished at 22:56 GMT 27 February
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Image source, Getty ImagesIt's official - Wolves will not be the worst team in Premier League history.
Tonight's win takes them up 13 points, two more than the record-low tally of 11 Derby County achieved in 2007-08
'We defended with our lives'published at 22:55 GMT 27 February
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Image source, Getty ImagesWolves boss Rob Edwards speaking to Sky Sports: "Defending was amazing, there was desire to block and defend our goal with our lives. You need that not just in a derby, but all the time.
"We have been more solid - the stats over the last 15 games, we are right up there for defensive work. But the odd defensive mistake, you get punished at this level.
"We're improving, that's all we can do. We'll keep our heads down and stay grounded. We will show spirit and fight and keep picking up as many points a we can."
On the second half performance of Jackson Tchatchoua: "He's a really honest guy, he gives everything. Because he's so quick there's an expectation he beats a man and puts a cross in. I want him to be brave and positive and on the front foot. His defensive works was excellent as well. I always want people to stick by the lads and keep backing them. Even if he makes a mistake, keep backing him.
Get Involvedpublished at 22:53 GMT 27 February
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A few weeks ago Villa lost their whole first choice midfield. People don't seem to understand. We are starting again. It's essentially a new team. Every point, home or away, is mint.
Mel, Leicestershire
'We must continue to move forward'published at 22:50 GMT 27 February
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More from Aston Villa manager Unai Emery on looking for more from the players: "I was trying to push and get them to be positive. We were trying to dominate the match and not break our rhythm. We needed to think about what we were doing. We kept going and that is how we finished the game. We have still had a very good season and have good confidence that is the message."
On players out with injury: "We have good players, of course there are injuries and we know that can happen. But with the players we have, we are here. We must continue to move forward."
Get Involvedpublished at 22:47 GMT 27 February
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Aston Villa fans need to give the side a break. You are third in the table and could still comfortably qualify for the Champions League. The reaction is like they are serial winners of the Premier League
Michael, Manchester
'We have still had a good season - that is the message'published at 22:44 GMT 27 February
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Image source, Getty ImagesAston Villa manager Unai Emery speaking to Sky Sports: "Congratulations to all of the players for the fantastic season we are having. Fantastic first half, we dominated. We created chances and did not concede early on. We deserved more in the first half.
"In the second half they were winning more balls and they got into our box. When they scored, it was more and more difficult for us. For me, I think we lost more time than seven minutes."
On chances: "We had one chance with Amadou Onana and we did not score. But what a fantastic season we are having. We were tired and played open. But they have good players. After their goal, they were much more competitive.
"Now is the moment to be together and to understand how we are where we are. Today we did not achieve what we needed but it is still in our hands to get into a top position."
'It was nice to have that moment with my family'published at 22:41 GMT 27 February
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Image source, Getty ImagesWolves boss Rob Edwards speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "Elation, relief! I know how big a game this is for us and our supporters. It's a Midlands derby and we take pride in it. When the final goal went in it was the final nail in the coffin and I could enjoy the final 20 seconds.
"Villa are such a good team with loads of individual talent and quality, so you have to do your job. In transitional moments we needed to be clean, go for it or stay behind.
"In defence there was a great desire to keep the ball out of the net."
On winning the derby despite their position in the table: "It's special, really special. It's been hanging over our heads. It's not something I've focused on. To do it in this game, with everyone watching, it was important, it keeps us moving in the right direction.
On his touchline celebration for the second goal: "The old calf was close to going, I'm not at top speed. I was conscious of not falling over! My family was over in that corner, so it was nice to have that moment with them. I lost myself a bit there."
Highlights: Wolves v Aston Villapublished at 22:36 GMT 27 February
Media caption, Wolves beat Aston Villa to avoid Premier League-low points record
Get Involvedpublished at 22:32 GMT 27 February
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Villa were absolutely awful and if that's the 3rd best side in this country I'm sorry but football is in a bad way. Fair play to wolves, they battled start to finish and got their rewards. Someone please tell me what sancho brings to the Villa side. He's so poor.
Keith, Stockport
'The pressure weighs on us'published at 22:30 GMT 27 February
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Image source, Getty ImagesAston Villa striker Morgan Rogers speaking to Sky Sports: "Disappointing. We didn't do anywhere near enough to create chances and score goals. We controlled the game in parts, it was not all doom and gloom. But we did not create enough chances."
On the start of the game: "They are at home and are a good team, despite their position. They grew into the game and had their moments. In the first half we managed them as well as we could, but they had a spell on top. We did not do enough."
On the pressure on Villa: "It does weigh on us but it shouldn't. We deserve to be here and we should not forget that. Our run lately has not been as good as usual but that is the battle of the Premier League. We are going to get back to our good run of wins."
On injuries in the team: "There are not excuses. We have players who are fit. We strive to win every game but we are still third in the table. This is where we want to be."
On the mood in changing room: "We set our standards high and we have the ability to win every game. Obviously that is not realistic but we are playing good football as a whole and there is nothing to worry about."
On their upcoming fixtures: "They are the games you want to play and with so much on the line, we need to show why we deserve to be where we are."
'That's why I came here, I love nights like that'published at 22:25 GMT 27 February
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Wolves boss Rob Edwards speaking to Sky Sports: "Really proud, that's why I came here, nights like that, to connect with the supporters like that. I know we are in a difficult position but I love football tonight like that, it's brilliant.
"We were really committed, we didn't get everything right in the first half, but Villa are good and clever, they can manipulate you and make it difficult to press.
"Second half was excellent. We really grew into the game and were really good against a brilliant team. You have to be good to get a result against them."
On the changes he made at half-time: "We pressed slightly differently [in the second half] asked Adam to do the two centre-backs, and JJ and Mane on the two pivots, because it was difficult to get pressure on the two centre-backs and Onan and Luiz.
"We thought there would be lots of opportunities for us on transition, there were moments we didn't take advantage of in the first half. I'm please we were ruthless when we needed to be."
'Games like this are why we play football'published at 22:20 GMT 27 February
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Image source, Getty ImagesWolverhampton Wanderers striker Adam Armstrong speaking to Sky Sports: "It has been brilliant coming into this side. I knew the circumstances before I came in and I can't thank the team enough for the praise that I have been given.
"Performances like that are why we play football. We know where we are in the league but a game like that in a derby, it is massive."
On the first goal: "It was a pass from me! I took a touch down and luckily [João] Gomes was there to finish it off. We knew we would get chances and the boys were outstanding in the second half too."
On their upcoming fixtures: "We have to take every game as it comes and keep putting in performances. We will work hard every week."
On Rob Edwards: "He is brilliant and we work hard as a team. A night like tonight is amazing."
'We should have played like this earlier!'published at 22:15 GMT 27 February
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Image source, Getty ImagesWolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Jose Sa speaking to Sky Sports: "It was a very good performance from every single player. Villa did well but our fans deserve this win. It means a lot to them because it is a derby. It was great to give them this win tonight."
On character as a team: "We have a lot of strong character and we will keep fighting game by game and see what happens. From the whole of the team, we defended and attacked well. A clean sheet is good for everyone. We will keep fighting."
On their form earlier in the season: "Even today I have said we should have played like this from the beginning! But we will keep fighting."
Wolves' favourite fixturepublished at 22:11 GMT 27 February
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Image source, Getty ImagesNo home fixture has been as fruitful for Wolves in recent years than this one.
They've taken 22 points from the past nine Premier League and Championship meetings with Aston Villa at Molineux, with their only defeat during that period coming during a Covid-19 lockdown in December 2020.
Wolves haven't lost at home to Villa with fans in attendance since 2012.
Get Involvedpublished at 22:08 GMT 27 February
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As a Villa fan, I can tell you now we are not qualifying for Champions League. Our recent performances have been abysmal and we don’t look like scoring. I have never been more frustrated than I am now.
Chris, Birmingham
Postpublished at 22:05 GMT 27 February
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Image source, Getty ImagesAston Villa's hopes of playing Champions League football next season are fading.
Unai Emery's side could drop to fourth place overt the weekend, and have now taken just 12 points from their past nine Premier League games.
Their next two games are against European hopefuls Chelsea (h) and Manchester United (a).
Get Involvedpublished at 22:03 GMT 27 February
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I am so pleased for Rob Edwards. He was awesome for us at Luton. Installing his fight for every inch mentality. Touch of luck but well deserved and earnt.
Ceiron, Beds
Wolves beat Aston Villa to avoid Premier League record for fewest points in a season
At a glance
Joao Gomes opens scoring for Wolves in 61st minute
Rodrigo Gomes adds second in stoppage time
Aston Villa miss chance to strengthen grip on third place
Bottom side Wolves seal second Premier League win of season
Aston Villa's Champions League hopes suffered another blow as Wolves clinched a stunning derby victory to avoid an unwanted record.
Joao Gomes and Rodrigo Gomes ensured the hosts reached 13 points to move past Derby's record Premier League low points total of 11 set in 2007-08.
They remain bottom and destined for relegation, but at least claimed a second top-flight win of the season.
Villa, who remain third, missed the chance to move six points clear of Manchester United in fourth and they have won just two of their past seven league games.
They were also knocked out of the FA Cup by Newcastle this month with Unai Emery's side faltering badly.
Villa had first-half chances when Pau Torres miscued a free header and Douglas Luiz volleyed straight at goalkeeper Jose Sa, while Toti Gomes scuffed wide for Wolves.
The hosts competed well and found the breakthrough when Joao Gomes scored with their first shot on target, firing in off the bar from Adam Armstrong's lay-off after 61 minutes.
Emery summoned Tammy Abraham from the bench with 20 minutes left but it made no difference as Rodrigo Gomes made it 2-0 in stoppage time.
Wolves analysis: Momentum building despite impending relegation
Edwards 'elated' with win as Wolves avoid unwanted points record
Boss Rob Edwards charged down the touchline to celebrate Wolves' last-gasp second goal which wrapped up a rare three points.
Rodrigo Gomes had finished Villa off with a goal on the break after the visitors pushed up in search of a late equaliser, sparking scenes of celebration hardly seen at Molineux this season.
It was just a second Premier League win of the campaign - but crucially means Wolves avoid being branded the worst team in the division's history.
There was a sense before the game Wolves were due a big win, and with stumbling Villa in town they could upset their neighbours.
They duly delivered in a unifying performance which gives more hope that the club will be able to recover from relegation quickly.
"One-nil to the Championship" sang the home fans after Joao Gomes' opening goal, with Wolves' gritty and determined performance delivering a deserved victory.
It will prolong the inevitable - Wolves are going down. But when Edwards replaced Vitor Pereira in November it was how they were going to get relegated - with a whimper or with fight.
In the final nine games of the season they have the chance to find the momentum to make an immediate return to the top flight.
Aston Villa analysis: Awful Villa now looking over their shoulders
Now is the moment to be together - Emery
The sight of Ezri Konsa rowing with the travelling Aston Villa fans underlined their current problems.
Frustration is boiling over with two wins from their past seven Premier League games derailing their quest to return to the Champions League.
Defeat at Wolves will go down as one of their worst performances under Emery.
They have the top four within their grasp and victory over Wolves - before hosting rivals Chelsea on Wednesday - would have edged them closer and kept the chasing pack at bay.
Instead, Manchester United will leapfrog them on goal difference if they beat Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Sunday (14:00 GMT).
It is a worrying loss of form - sparked by the injuries to Boubacar Kamara, John McGinn and Youri Tielemans - and shows the lack of depth to Villa's squad.
The players were also clearly unhappy with each other, with Konsa and Amadou Onana gesturing to Emi Buendia to leave the pitch quicker when he was substituted.
Emery brought up his winless record at Molineux unprompted on Thursday, a sign it was irritating him, and he was clearly frustrated as he paced his technical area on Friday night.
He will now be fuming over the weekend as he watches powerless as their Champions League rivals try to close the gap.
What's next for these teams?
Wolves host Liverpool twice next week, in the Premier League on Tuesday (20:15 GMT), then the FA Cup fifth round on Friday (20:00).
Villa host Champions League rivals Chelsea on Wednesday (19:30), before travelling to Lille in the last 16 of the Europa League on 12 March (17:45).
Player of the match
Number: 8 João Gomes
Average rating 8.18
Number: 8 João Gomes
Average Rating: 8.18Number: 21 Rodrigo Gomes
Average Rating: 7.82Number: 7 André
Average Rating: 7.68Number: 3 Hugo Bueno
Average Rating: 7.66Number: 36 M. Mané
Average Rating: 7.61Number: 9 A. Armstrong
Average Rating: 7.56Number: 1 José Sá
Average Rating: 7.48Number: 4 S. Bueno
Average Rating: 7.46Number: 15 Y. Mosquera
Average Rating: 7.40Number: 24 Toti Gomes
Average Rating: 7.39Number: 27 J. Bellegarde
Average Rating: 7.38Number: 47 A. Gomes
Average Rating: 7.28Number: 38 J. Tchatchoua
Average Rating: 7.23Number: 14 T. Arokodare
Average Rating: 7.13Number: 23 E. Martínez
Average Rating: 4.15Number: 2 M. Cash
Average Rating: 3.95Number: 4 E. Konsa
Average Rating: 3.89Number: 22 I. Maatsen
Average Rating: 3.81Number: 14 Pau Torres
Average Rating: 3.75Number: 21 Douglas Luiz
Average Rating: 3.68Number: 47 Alysson
Average Rating: 3.67Number: 24 A. Onana
Average Rating: 3.66Number: 12 L. Digne
Average Rating: 3.66Number: 27 M. Rogers
Average Rating: 3.64Number: 18 T. Abraham
Average Rating: 3.62Number: 6 R. Barkley
Average Rating: 3.47Number: 19 J. Sancho
Average Rating: 3.36Number: 10 E. Buendía
Average Rating: 3.26Number: 31 L. Bailey
Average Rating: 2.80Number: 11 O. Watkins
Average Rating: 2.74After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users.
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- Aston Villa, Position 3, Points 51
- Wolverhampton Wanderers, Position 20, Points 13
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Key
- Position 1, 2, 3, 4 : UEFA Champions League
- Position 5 : UEFA Europa League
- Position 18, 19, 20 : Relegation
Team Lineups
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home team, Wolverhampton Wanderers
Manager: Rob Edwards
Formation: 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
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home team, Wolverhampton Wanderers
away team, Aston Villa
Manager: Unai Emery
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Pitch Formation
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away team, Aston Villa
home team, Wolverhampton Wanderers
Manager: Rob Edwards
Formation: 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
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away team, Aston Villa
Manager: Unai Emery
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
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Match Officials
- Referee:
- Craig Pawson
- Video Assistant Referee:
- Paul Howard
- Assistant Referee 1:
- Lee Betts
- Assistant Referee 2:
- Matt Wilkes
- Fourth Official:
- Tim Robinson
- Assistant VAR Official:
- Stuart Burt
Match momentum
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Match momentum measures the swing of the match by comparing each team’s threat to see who is more likely to score within that minute. The momentum value is the difference between each team’s most dangerous moment, or team threat, in that minute.
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Match Stats
Key, Wolves v Aston VillaBasic Stats
Overall possession
Wolverhampton Wanderers 39.2%Aston Villa 60.8%
xG
Wolverhampton Wanderers 0.923Aston Villa 1.0587Shots
Wolverhampton Wanderers 9Aston Villa 14Shots on target
Wolverhampton Wanderers 2Aston Villa 5Total touches inside the opposition box
Wolverhampton Wanderers 12Aston Villa 24Goalkeeper saves
Wolverhampton Wanderers 4Aston Villa 0Aerial duels won
Wolverhampton Wanderers 4Aston Villa 15Fouls committed
Wolverhampton Wanderers 13Aston Villa 19Corners
Wolverhampton Wanderers 0Aston Villa 5Distance coveredWolverhampton Wanderers 114.18 (Km)Aston Villa 112.49 (Km)
Wolves covered 1.48% more distance
WalkingWolverhampton Wanderers 31.98 %Aston Villa 32.16 %
JoggingWolverhampton Wanderers 60.19 %Aston Villa 59.09 %
SprintingWolverhampton Wanderers 7.82 %Aston Villa 8.75 %
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Attack
Shots
Wolverhampton Wanderers 9Aston Villa 14Shots on target
Wolverhampton Wanderers 2Aston Villa 5Shots off target
Wolverhampton Wanderers 4Aston Villa 3Attempts out of box
Wolverhampton Wanderers 3Aston Villa 4Total offsides
Wolverhampton Wanderers 1Aston Villa 0Expected
xG
Wolverhampton Wanderers 0.923Aston Villa 1.0587xG from open play
Wolverhampton Wanderers 0.6471Aston Villa 0.7185xG from set play
Wolverhampton Wanderers 0.2759Aston Villa 0.3402xA
Wolverhampton Wanderers 0.144453Aston Villa 0.583203Distribution
Total passes
Wolverhampton Wanderers 328Aston Villa 502Pass accuracy %
Wolverhampton Wanderers 78Aston Villa 87.5Backward passes
Wolverhampton Wanderers 50Aston Villa 71Forward passes
Wolverhampton Wanderers 118Aston Villa 159Total long balls
Wolverhampton Wanderers 47Aston Villa 35Successful final third passes
Wolverhampton Wanderers 37Aston Villa 90Total crosses
Wolverhampton Wanderers 11Aston Villa 26Defence
Total tackles
Wolverhampton Wanderers 16Aston Villa 11Won tackle %
Wolverhampton Wanderers 75Aston Villa 45.5Fouls committed
Wolverhampton Wanderers 13Aston Villa 19Total yellow cards
Wolverhampton Wanderers 3Aston Villa 3Total clearances
Wolverhampton Wanderers 25Aston Villa 15Clearances off the line
Wolverhampton Wanderers 1Aston Villa 0Watch & listen
Season so far
Premier League
Key, Wolves v Aston Villa
League position, Wolverhampton Wanderers 20th, Aston Villa 4thTotal points, Wolverhampton Wanderers 16, Aston Villa 51
Goals scored
Wolverhampton Wanderers 22Aston Villa 38Form guide
All competitions
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v Crystal Palace
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v Leeds United
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1
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v Arsenal
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2
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Aston Villa lose
v Newcastle United
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3
FA Cup
Wolverhampton Wanderers won
v Grimsby Town
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FA Cup
Aston Villa won
v Brighton & Hove Albion
1
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Wolverhampton Wanderers draw
v Nottingham Forest
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Aston Villa draw
v AFC Bournemouth
1
1
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Wolverhampton Wanderers lose
v Chelsea
1
3
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Aston Villa lose
v Brentford
0
1
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Previous meetings
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Wolverhampton Wanderers and Aston VillaWolverhampton Wanderers Won 35Aston Villa Won 41
Played 97
Draw 21
Previous scores
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Wolverhampton Wanderers 2 , Aston Villa 0 on the 1st of February 2025
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1st of February 2025
Aston Villa 3 , Wolverhampton Wanderers 1 on the 21st of September 2024
Aston Villa
Wolverhampton Wanderers
21st of September 2024
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Match Facts
Wolves have won four of their last six Premier League home games against Aston Villa (D1 L1) and are unbeaten in four since a 1-0 loss in December 2020.
Aston Villa have won three of their last four Premier League games against Wolves (L1), as many as in their previous 15 (D6 L6). They’re looking to complete the Premier League double over them for the first time since 2003-04.
Wolves have failed to score in a league-high 15 different Premier League games this season. Only in 2009-10 (17) and 2021-22 (16) have they failed in more in a single campaign.
Since a run of eight Premier League wins in a row between 9 November and 27 December this season, Aston Villa haven’t had a repeated result in any of their last nine games (LWDLWLDWD), last drawing consecutive games in September against Everton and Sunderland.
Each of Wolves’ last seven Premier League wins (dating back to March 2025) have been against teams in the bottom seven of the table, with those sides having an average position of 17th. They’re winless in 17 against sides in the top half (D5 L12) since a 1-0 win at Bournemouth in February 2025.
Wolves have conceded the first goal in 22 different Premier League games this season, more than any other side. In fact, of the 40 teams to play 200+ games in the competition, Wolves have conceded first in the highest percentage of them (59.6% - 266/446).
Aston Villa had 66.8% possession in their 1-1 draw with Leeds last time out; Villa won their first three games when having 65%+ possession under Unai Emery but have since won just five out of 17 games when dominating that much of the ball (D8 L4), winning just one of five games in 2025-26 (D2 L2).
Three of Aston Villa’s last four Premier League goals have been scored in the last five minutes of normal time (88th, 86th and 88th), while they have netted 63.2% of their goals in the second half of games (24/38). Only in 2015-16 (70.4%), 1999-00 (69.6%) and 2007-08 (66.2%) have they scored a higher share of second half goals in a Premier League season.
No Wolves player has scored more than twice so far in the Premier League this season. With 27 games played, it’s the latest into a season a team has had to wait for a player to score at least three goals, overtaking Southampton from last season (MD24).
Aston Villa striker Tammy Abraham has scored more goals against Wolves than any other opponent in English league football (6), netting a hat-trick in his first Premier League game against them with Chelsea in September 2019.