Aston Villa vs Leeds Highlights and Match Report

Premier League

3:00 PMFebruary 21, 2026

Regular Season - 27

Aston Villa

Show Score

1 - 1

HT:(0 - 1)

Leeds

Villa Park

Referee: M. Oliver

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Aston Villa

World Class 0 Solid 0 Bang Average 0 Lucky 0 Shocking 0

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Leeds

World Class 0 Solid 0 Bang Average 0 Lucky 0 Shocking 0

Match Stats Lineups Head-2-Head Standings

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Match Stats

Ball possession

67%

33%

1.41

Expected goals (xG)

1.35

0.00

Goals Prevented

0.00

Attack

16

Total shots

14

4

Shots on target

4

7

Shots off target

6

5

Blocked shots

4

6

Shots inside box

8

10

Shots outside box

6

7

Corner kicks

2

4

Offsides

5

Passing

506

Total passes

253

431 (85%)

Accurate passes

178 (70%)

Discipline

10

Fouls

14

1

Yellow cards

4

0

Red cards

0

3

Goalkeeper saves

3

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Lineup

Aston Villa

4-2-3-1

23 G E. Martinez 7.2

22 D I. Maatsen 6.7

5 D T. Mings 6.6

4 D E. Konsa (C) 7.3

2 D M. Cash 7.6

21 M Douglas Luiz 7.7

24 M A. Onana 6.6

10 M E. Buendia 73' Roughing 6.2

27 M M. Rogers 6.9

31 M L. Bailey 6.2

11 F O. Watkins 6.7

Substitutes

64 G J. Wright

3 D V. Lindelof

12 D L. Digne

14 D P. Torres

26 M L. Bogarde 87' Replaced by Douglas Luiz 6.3

16 D A. Garcia 87' Replaced by M. Cash 6.3

6 M R. Barkley 61' Replaced by A. Onana 7.3

19 F J. Sancho 61' Replaced by L. Bailey 7.0

18 F T. Abraham 88' 75' Replaced by E. Buendia 6.6

Coach

Unai Emery

Leeds

5-4-1

26 G K. Darlow 69' Delay of game 7.9

3 D G. Gudmundsson 6.7

5 D P. Struijk 6.6

6 D J. Rodon 6.6

24 D J. Justin 7.0

2 D J. Bogle 79' Tripping 6.3

11 M B. Aaronson 6.0

44 M I. Gruev 90+2' Tripping 6.0

4 M E. Ampadu (C) 7.7

18 M A. Stach 31' 8.2

9 F D. Calvert-Lewin 6.9

Substitutes

1 G Lucas Perri

23 D S. Bornauw

15 D J. Bijol 62' Roughing 46' Replaced by G. Gudmundsson 6.2

8 M S. Longstaff 83' Replaced by A. Stach 6.9

22 M A. Tanaka

7 M D. James

29 F W. Gnonto

14 F L. Nmecha 73' Replaced by B. Aaronson 6.2

10 F J. Piroe

Coach

Daniel Farke

Premier League Standings - Premier League

TotalHomeAway

Pos	Team	MP	W	D	L	+/-	GD	Pts	Form
1	Arsenal	31	21	7	3	61-22	39	70	D 18 February: Wolves 2 - 2 Arsenal W 22 February: Tottenham 1 - 4 Arsenal W 01 March: Arsenal 2 - 1 Chelsea W 04 March: Brighton 0 - 1 Arsenal W 14 March: Arsenal 2 - 0 Everton
2	Manchester City	29	18	6	5	59-27	32	60	W 11 February: Manchester City 3 - 0 Fulham W 21 February: Manchester City 2 - 1 Newcastle W 28 February: Leeds 0 - 1 Manchester City W No match found D 14 March: West Ham 1 - 1 Manchester City
3	Manchester United	29	14	9	6	51-40	11	51	W No match found D No match found W 01 March: Manchester United 2 - 1 Crystal Palace W No match found L No match found
4	Aston Villa	29	15	6	8	39-34	5	51	D No match found W No match found D No match found L 04 March: Aston Villa 1 - 4 Chelsea L 15 March: Manchester United 3 - 1 Aston Villa
5	Chelsea	30	13	9	8	53-35	18	48	D 10 February: Chelsea 2 - 2 Leeds D 21 February: Chelsea 1 - 1 Burnley L 01 March: Arsenal 2 - 1 Chelsea W 04 March: Aston Villa 1 - 4 Chelsea L 14 March: Chelsea 0 - 1 Newcastle
6	Liverpool	29	14	6	9	48-39	9	48	L 08 February: Liverpool 1 - 2 Manchester City W 11 February: Sunderland 0 - 1 Liverpool W 22 February: Nottingham Forest 0 - 1 Liverpool W 28 February: Liverpool 5 - 2 West Ham L 03 March: Wolves 2 - 1 Liverpool
7	Brentford	29	13	5	11	44-40	4	44	W 07 February: Newcastle 2 - 3 Brentford D 12 February: Brentford 1 - 1 Arsenal L 21 February: Brentford 0 - 2 Brighton W 28 February: Burnley 3 - 4 Brentford D 03 March: Bournemouth 0 - 0 Brentford
8	Everton	30	12	7	11	34-35	-1	43	L 10 February: Everton 1 - 2 Bournemouth L 23 February: Everton 0 - 1 Manchester United W 28 February: Newcastle 2 - 3 Everton W 03 March: Everton 2 - 0 Burnley L 14 March: Arsenal 2 - 0 Everton
9	Newcastle	30	12	6	12	43-43	0	42	W 10 February: Tottenham 1 - 2 Newcastle L 21 February: Manchester City 2 - 1 Newcastle L 28 February: Newcastle 2 - 3 Everton W 04 March: Newcastle 2 - 1 Manchester United W 14 March: Chelsea 0 - 1 Newcastle
10	Bournemouth	30	9	14	7	44-46	-2	41	W 10 February: Everton 1 - 2 Bournemouth D 21 February: West Ham 0 - 0 Bournemouth D 28 February: Bournemouth 1 - 1 Sunderland D 03 March: Bournemouth 0 - 0 Brentford D 14 March: Burnley 0 - 0 Bournemouth
11	Brighton	30	10	10	10	39-36	3	40	L 11 February: Aston Villa 1 - 0 Brighton W 21 February: Brentford 0 - 2 Brighton W 01 March: Brighton 2 - 1 Nottingham Forest L 04 March: Brighton 0 - 1 Arsenal W 14 March: Sunderland 0 - 1 Brighton
12	Fulham	29	12	4	13	40-43	-3	40	L 11 February: Manchester City 3 - 0 Fulham L No match found W 01 March: Fulham 2 - 1 Tottenham W No match found L No match found
13	Sunderland	30	10	10	10	30-35	-5	40	L 11 February: Sunderland 0 - 1 Liverpool L 22 February: Sunderland 1 - 3 Fulham D 28 February: Bournemouth 1 - 1 Sunderland W 03 March: Leeds 0 - 1 Sunderland L 14 March: Sunderland 0 - 1 Brighton
14	Crystal Palace	29	10	8	11	33-35	-2	38	W No match found L No match found W No match found L No match found W No match found
15	Leeds	29	7	10	12	37-48	-11	31	W No match found D 21 February: Aston Villa 1 - 1 Leeds D No match found L 03 March: Leeds 0 - 1 Sunderland L No match found
16	Tottenham	29	7	8	14	39-46	-7	29	L 07 February: Manchester United 2 - 0 Tottenham L 10 February: Tottenham 1 - 2 Newcastle L 22 February: Tottenham 1 - 4 Arsenal L 01 March: Fulham 2 - 1 Tottenham L 05 March: Tottenham 1 - 3 Crystal Palace
17	Nottingham Forest	29	7	7	15	28-43	-15	28	L No match found D No match found L 01 March: Brighton 2 - 1 Nottingham Forest L No match found D 15 March: Nottingham Forest 0 - 0 Fulham
18	West Ham	29	7	7	15	35-54	-19	28	W No match found D 21 February: West Ham 0 - 0 Bournemouth D No match found L No match found W No match found
19	Burnley	30	4	8	18	32-58	-26	20	W 11 February: Crystal Palace 2 - 3 Burnley D 21 February: Chelsea 1 - 1 Burnley L 28 February: Burnley 3 - 4 Brentford L 03 March: Everton 2 - 0 Burnley D 14 March: Burnley 0 - 0 Bournemouth
20	Wolves	30	3	7	20	22-52	-30	16	D 11 February: Nottingham Forest 0 - 0 Wolves D 18 February: Wolves 2 - 2 Arsenal L 22 February: Crystal Palace 1 - 0 Wolves W 27 February: Wolves 2 - 0 Aston Villa W 03 March: Wolves 2 - 1 Liverpool

Qualification/Relegation

• Promotion - Champions League (League phase)
• Promotion - Europa League (League phase)
• Relegation - Championship

Aston Villa salvaged a late point against a resilient Leeds United, with Tammy Abraham’s 88th-minute strike cancelling out Anton Stach’s first-half opener at Villa Park.

Aston Villa’s European aspirations faced a late setback. A dramatic 1-1 draw against Leeds United at Villa Park saw Tammy Abraham snatch a point in the dying minutes. It cancelled out Anton Stach’s earlier strike for the visitors.

The Premier League clash on February 21, 2026, pitted third-placed Aston Villa against a Leeds side battling at 15th. Villa, sitting on 50 points, aimed to consolidate their position. Leeds, with 30 points, sought crucial survival points.

From kick-off, Aston Villa asserted control. They dominated possession, holding 67% of the ball. Leeds defended deep, absorbing pressure and looking for counter-attacking opportunities.

Leeds’ resilience paid off in the 31st minute. Midfielder Anton Stach broke the deadlock with a clinical finish. His shot gave goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez no chance, putting the visitors unexpectedly ahead.

Aston Villa responded with increased urgency. Striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin had two shots on target. However, Leeds goalkeeper Karl Darlow was in fine form, making crucial saves to preserve his team’s lead.

The first half concluded with Leeds still leading 1-0. Despite Villa’s dominance in possession and total shots, they lacked the final touch. Manager Unai Emery faced a challenge to ignite his attacking players.

The second half began with tactical adjustments. Leeds made a substitution, bringing on Gylfi Gudmundsson. Aston Villa soon followed, introducing Jadon Sancho and Amadou Onana in the 61st minute to bolster their offense.

The game became increasingly physical. Leeds defender Jaka Bijol received a yellow card in the 62nd minute for a rough challenge. Goalkeeper Karl Darlow was booked seven minutes later for time-wasting.

Villa continued to press forward relentlessly. Leeds midfielder Ilia Gruev earned a yellow card for tripping in added time. They accrued four yellow cards in the second half, highlighting their defensive effort.

Aston Villa’s relentless pressure finally broke Leeds’ resolve. In the 88th minute, Tammy Abraham netted the equalizer. His goal brought rapturous relief to the home crowd at Villa Park.

The statistics painted a picture of Villa’s attacking intent. They recorded 16 total shots to Leeds’ 14. Both teams managed 4 shots on target, while Aston Villa’s Expected Goals (xG) of 1.41 narrowly edged Leeds’ 1.35.

The hard-fought draw sees Aston Villa hold onto their third-place spot in the Premier League table. Leeds earned a valuable point in their fight for survival, remaining in 15th position. It was a day of mixed emotions for both sets of fans.