Aston Villa vs Arsenal: Head-to-Head Stats and Historical Context
Aston Villa host Arsenal at Villa Park in Birmingham on 31 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 UTC in the Premier League Regular Season - 2. Both sides enter this early-season clash from contrasting starts: Aston Villa sit 20th after a heavy defeat, while Arsenal are 2nd following an emphatic opening win. With the league table already hinting at divergent trajectories, the stakes are clear for both clubs.
For Aston Villa, this fixture is an opportunity to respond after conceding four goals in their first match of the 2026 campaign, while Arsenal will look to consolidate their strong start and maintain pressure at the top of the table. In this context, Aston Villa vs Arsenal stats and historical trends around this fixture gain added relevance, offering insight into how the matchup at Villa Park might unfold.
Head-to-head record
The record shows a competitive recent series between Aston Villa and Arsenal in the Premier League.
- Previous meetings: 5
- Aston Villa wins: 2
- Draws: 1
- Arsenal wins: 2
Aston Villa vs Arsenal Timeline & Historical Context
Looking at the Aston Villa vs Arsenal timeline from the available Premier League fixtures, the rivalry has swung back and forth across home and away venues. The earliest match in this sequence came on 14 April 2024 in the Premier League Regular Season - 33 at Emirates Stadium, where Arsenal hosted Aston Villa. That day, Arsenal 0-2 Aston Villa marked a significant away success for Villa, with the visitors keeping a clean sheet in London.
The next chapter arrived on 24 August 2024 at Villa Park in Premier League Regular Season - 2. On that occasion, Aston Villa 0-2 Arsenal saw the Gunners respond with an away win of their own, again with a clean sheet, underlining how both sides have been capable of strong defensive displays on the road in this fixture. On 18 January 2025, the teams met once more at Emirates Stadium in Premier League Regular Season - 22, producing a more balanced contest: Arsenal 2-2 Aston Villa, with Arsenal leading 1-0 at half-time before the match finished level.
The most recent season in this Aston Villa vs Arsenal timeline produced a pair of contrasting results in the 2025 Premier League campaign. On 6 December 2025 at Villa Park in Regular Season - 15, Aston Villa 2-1 Arsenal saw the home side edge a tight encounter after leading 1-0 at the break. Later, on 30 December 2025 at Emirates Stadium in Regular Season - 19, Arsenal 4-1 Aston Villa delivered a strong response from the Gunners, turning a 0-0 half-time score into a dominant second-half victory. Together, these matches illustrate a rivalry with no clear long-term dominance in the recent sample, and they frame the Aston Villa vs Arsenal timeline as one of alternating momentum rather than one-sided control.
Aston Villa vs Arsenal Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The overall Aston Villa vs Arsenal stats from the recent Premier League meetings point to a finely balanced matchup with a notable goal output.
Overall Record & Goals:
- Total Goals Scored: Aston Villa 6 - 9 Arsenal
- Average Goals per Match: Aston Villa 1.20 vs Arsenal 1.80
Venue Split Performance:
- At Villa Park: 2 matches played here — Aston Villa won 1 (as home side), Arsenal won 1 (as away side), 0 draws
- At Emirates Stadium: 3 matches played here — Arsenal won 2 (as home side), Aston Villa won 1 (as away side), 0 draws
Aston Villa vs Arsenal Last Results: Past Direct Meetings
Here are the Aston Villa vs Arsenal last results in recent competitive fixtures:
- 30 December 2025: Arsenal 4-1 Aston Villa (Half-time: 0-0) – Premier League
- 6 December 2025: Aston Villa 2-1 Arsenal (Half-time: 1-0) – Premier League
- 18 January 2025: Arsenal 2-2 Aston Villa (Half-time: 1-0) – Premier League
- 24 August 2024: Aston Villa 0-2 Arsenal (Half-time: 0-0) – Premier League
- 14 April 2024: Arsenal 0-2 Aston Villa (Half-time: 0-0) – Premier League
Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown
Last 5 Aston Villa Matches Results and Stats
For the 2026 Premier League season to date, Aston Villa have played one match and are still searching for their first point and first goal. Their overall record stands at 0 wins, 0 draws, and 1 defeat, with 0 goals scored and 4 conceded. All four goals allowed came away from home, and Aston Villa have yet to appear at Villa Park this season. The side has failed to score in that opening fixture and has not kept a clean sheet, underlining early defensive and attacking issues that they will aim to correct against Arsenal.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 0, Lose 1
Last 5 Arsenal Matches Results and Stats
Arsenal’s 2026 Premier League season to date has begun strongly. They have played one match, at home, and won it, giving them 3 points and a positive goal difference. Their record stands at 1 win, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with 3 goals scored and none conceded. A home clean sheet and three goals for underline an efficient start at both ends of the pitch, and while they are yet to play away this season, their early form suggests confidence heading into the trip to Villa Park.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 0
Historical Statistical Verdict
Taken together, the historical Aston Villa vs Arsenal stats and the current season’s early indicators point to a finely poised but slightly Arsenal-leaning matchup. Across the last five Premier League meetings, each side has claimed two wins with one draw, and Arsenal hold a narrow edge in total goals (9 to 6). The venue split shows balance at Villa Park, with one win each, while Arsenal have been marginally stronger at Emirates Stadium. Coming into this fixture, Aston Villa must react to a 4-goal defeat and a lack of attacking output so far in 2026, whereas Arsenal arrive off a 3-0 home win and a clean sheet. Historically, both teams have proven capable of winning this fixture home and away, suggesting that while recent form favors Arsenal, the head-to-head record warns against assuming a one-sided contest at Villa Park.
Aston Villa vs Arsenal H2H Statistics updated on 26 August 2026.
