Bournemouth vs Aston Villa Highlights and Goals

Premier League

3:00 PMFebruary 7, 2026

Regular Season - 25

Bournemouth

Show Score

1 - 1

HT:(0 - 1)

Aston Villa

Vitality Stadium

Referee: Anthony Taylor, England

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Match Stats

Ball possession

53%

47%

2.31

Expected goals (xG)

0.44

0.00

Goals Prevented

0.00

Attack

20

Total shots

7

9

Shots on target

4

7

Shots off target

0

4

Blocked shots

3

12

Shots inside box

5

8

Shots outside box

2

11

Corner kicks

4

3

Offsides

3

Passing

413

Total passes

388

339 (82%)

Accurate passes

311 (80%)

Discipline

4

Fouls

10

1

Yellow cards

1

0

Red cards

0

3

Goalkeeper saves

7

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Lineup

Bournemouth

4-2-3-1

1 G D. Petrovic 8.2

3 D A. Truffert 5.9

5 D M. Senesi 6.7

23 D J. Hill 55' 7.0

20 D A. Jimenez 35' Unsportsmanlike conduct 6.9

8 M A. Scott 6.7

4 M L. Cook (C) 6.9

21 M A. Adli 7.3

22 M E. J. Kroupi 6.7

37 M Rayan 55' 7.9

9 F Evanilson 6.6

Substitutes

29 G C. Mandas

7 M D. Brooks 87' Replaced by Rayan 6.7

10 M R. Christie 65' Replaced by E. J. Kroupi 6.3

15 D A. Smith 86' Replaced by A. Jimenez 6.7

18 D B. Diakite

26 F E. Unal 90' Replaced by Evanilson

27 M A. Toth

44 D V. Milosavljevic

51 M. Dacosta Gonzalez

Coach

Andoni Iraola

Aston Villa

4-2-3-1

23 G E. Martinez 8.2

12 D L. Digne 6.2

5 D T. Mings 6.3

4 D E. Konsa (C) 7.2

2 D M. Cash 6.9

21 M Douglas Luiz 7.0

24 M A. Onana 7.6

10 M E. Buendia 35' Unsportsmanlike conduct 6.5

27 M M. Rogers 22' 7.0

19 M J. Sancho 22' 6.9

11 F O. Watkins 6.9

Substitutes

40 G M. Bizot

52 G S. Proctor

3 D V. Lindelof

22 D I. Maatsen 77' Replaced by J. Sancho 6.3

14 D P. Torres

31 M L. Bailey 66' Replaced by E. Buendia 6.6

6 M R. Barkley 77' Replaced by Douglas Luiz 6.9

18 F T. Abraham 86' Replaced by O. Watkins 6.7

26 M L. Bogarde 86' Replaced by L. Digne 6.9

Coach

Unai Emery

Premier League Standings - Premier League

TotalHomeAway

Pos	Team	MP	W	D	L	+/-	GD	Pts	Form
1	Arsenal	28	18	7	3	56-21	35	61	W 07 February: Arsenal 3 - 0 Sunderland W No match found D 18 February: Wolves 2 - 2 Arsenal D No match found W 01 March: Arsenal 2 - 1 Chelsea
2	Manchester City	28	18	5	5	57-25	32	59	D 01 February: Tottenham 2 - 2 Manchester City W 08 February: Liverpool 1 - 2 Manchester City W 11 February: Manchester City 3 - 0 Fulham W 21 February: Manchester City 2 - 1 Newcastle W 28 February: Leeds 0 - 1 Manchester City
3	Aston Villa	28	15	6	7	38-30	8	51	L 01 February: Aston Villa 0 - 1 Brentford D 07 February: Bournemouth 1 - 1 Aston Villa W 11 February: Aston Villa 1 - 0 Brighton D 21 February: Aston Villa 1 - 1 Leeds L 27 February: Wolves 2 - 0 Aston Villa
4	Manchester United	27	13	9	5	48-37	11	48	W 01 February: Manchester United 3 - 2 Fulham W 07 February: Manchester United 2 - 0 Tottenham W No match found D No match found W 01 March: Manchester United 2 - 1 Crystal Palace
5	Liverpool	28	14	6	8	47-37	10	48	W 31 January: Liverpool 4 - 1 Newcastle 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
6	Chelsea	27	12	9	6	48-31	17	45	W 31 January: Chelsea 3 - 2 West Ham W 07 February: Wolves 1 - 3 Chelsea W No match found D 21 February: Chelsea 1 - 1 Burnley D No match found
7	Brentford	28	13	4	11	44-40	4	43	W 01 February: Aston Villa 0 - 1 Brentford 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
8	Everton	28	11	7	10	32-33	-1	40	D 31 January: Brighton 1 - 1 Everton W 07 February: Fulham 1 - 2 Everton L 10 February: Everton 1 - 2 Bournemouth L 23 February: Everton 0 - 1 Manchester United W 28 February: Newcastle 2 - 3 Everton
9	Bournemouth	28	9	12	7	44-46	-2	39	W 31 January: Wolves 0 - 2 Bournemouth D 07 February: Bournemouth 1 - 1 Aston Villa W 10 February: Everton 1 - 2 Bournemouth D 21 February: West Ham 0 - 0 Bournemouth D 28 February: Bournemouth 1 - 1 Sunderland
10	Fulham	27	11	4	12	38-41	-3	37	W No match found L 07 February: Fulham 1 - 2 Everton L 11 February: Manchester City 3 - 0 Fulham L No match found W 01 March: Fulham 2 - 1 Tottenham
11	Sunderland	28	9	10	9	29-34	-5	37	W 02 February: Sunderland 3 - 0 Burnley L 07 February: Arsenal 3 - 0 Sunderland L 11 February: Sunderland 0 - 1 Liverpool L 22 February: Sunderland 1 - 3 Fulham D 28 February: Bournemouth 1 - 1 Sunderland
12	Newcastle	28	10	6	12	40-42	-2	36	L 31 January: Liverpool 4 - 1 Newcastle L 07 February: Newcastle 2 - 3 Brentford W 10 February: Tottenham 1 - 2 Newcastle L 21 February: Manchester City 2 - 1 Newcastle L 28 February: Newcastle 2 - 3 Everton
13	Crystal Palace	27	9	8	10	29-32	-3	35	L No match found D No match found W No match found L No match found W No match found
14	Brighton	27	8	10	9	36-34	2	34	L No match found D No match found L 11 February: Aston Villa 1 - 0 Brighton L No match found W 01 March: Brighton 2 - 1 Nottingham Forest
15	Leeds	28	7	10	11	37-47	-10	31	L 31 January: Leeds 0 - 4 Arsenal W 06 February: Leeds 3 - 1 Nottingham Forest D 10 February: Chelsea 2 - 2 Leeds D 21 February: Aston Villa 1 - 1 Leeds L 28 February: Leeds 0 - 1 Manchester City
16	Tottenham	27	7	8	12	37-41	-4	29	D 01 February: Tottenham 2 - 2 Manchester City D No match found L 10 February: Tottenham 1 - 2 Newcastle L 22 February: Tottenham 1 - 4 Arsenal L 01 March: Fulham 2 - 1 Tottenham
17	Nottingham Forest	27	7	6	14	25-39	-14	27	W No match found D No match found L No match found D No match found L 01 March: Brighton 2 - 1 Nottingham Forest
18	West Ham	28	6	7	15	34-54	-20	25	L 31 January: Chelsea 3 - 2 West Ham W 07 February: Burnley 0 - 2 West Ham D 10 February: West Ham 1 - 1 Manchester United D 21 February: West Ham 0 - 0 Bournemouth L 28 February: Liverpool 5 - 2 West Ham
19	Burnley	28	4	7	17	32-56	-24	19	L 02 February: Sunderland 3 - 0 Burnley L 07 February: Burnley 0 - 2 West Ham W 11 February: Crystal Palace 2 - 3 Burnley D 21 February: Chelsea 1 - 1 Burnley L 28 February: Burnley 3 - 4 Brentford
20	Wolves	29	2	7	20	20-51	-31	13	L 07 February: Wolves 1 - 3 Chelsea 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

Qualification/Relegation

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

Rayan’s second-half strike earned Bournemouth a hard-fought 1-1 draw against high-flying Aston Villa at the Vitality Stadium.

A resilient Bournemouth held third-placed Aston Villa to a captivating 1-1 draw on February 7, 2026. Rayan’s crucial equaliser for the Cherries cancelled out Morgan Rogers’ first-half opener for the visitors.

Aston Villa, sitting comfortably in third, arrived aiming to strengthen their Champions League aspirations. Bournemouth, positioned 12th in the Premier League, sought to continue their run of improved performances under Andoni Iraola. The home side hoped to upset the established order.

The match began with a competitive tempo, both teams trading early spells of possession. Villa’s quality soon shone through, creating several promising movements.

Aston Villa drew first blood in the 22nd minute. Jadon Sancho delivered a precise assist, finding Morgan Rogers who expertly drilled the ball past Đorđe Petrović. The goal put Unai Emery’s side ahead.

Bournemouth responded with vigour, pressing for an immediate equaliser. Emiliano Martínez in the Villa goal was tested, making crucial saves to maintain his side’s narrow advantage. His presence was a reassuring sight for the visitors.

A moment of frustration led to two yellow cards in the 35th minute. Aston Villa’s Emi Buendia and Bournemouth’s Álex Jiménez both received cautions for unsportsmanlike conduct. This added a physical edge to the contest.

At the half-time whistle, Aston Villa held their slender 1-0 lead. Bournemouth faced the challenge of increasing their attacking intensity to break down a well-organised Villa defence. The second half promised more drama.

The Cherries emerged from the break with renewed intent, pushing Villa back with their aggressive play. Their increased tempo created gaps in the visitor’s backline. The home crowd sensed a shift in momentum.

Bournemouth’s persistence paid dividends in the 55th minute. James Hill delivered a telling pass, finding Rayan. The forward calmly slotted the ball past Emiliano Martínez, levelling the score at 1-1 and igniting the Vitality Stadium.

Both managers introduced fresh legs as the game wore on. Aston Villa brought on L. Bailey and R. Barkley, while Bournemouth introduced R. Christie and A. Smith. These tactical changes aimed to find a late winner.

Aston Villa pushed hard in the closing stages, creating several nervous moments for the home defence. However, Bournemouth’s backline held firm. Goalkeeper Đorđe Petrović made important saves, ensuring the points were shared.

Statistics underlined Bournemouth’s attacking endeavour, recording 20 total shots to Villa’s 7, and a higher expected goals (xG) of 2.31 compared to Villa’s 0.44. Emiliano Martínez was a standout performer for Villa, making 7 saves, while Bournemouth enjoyed 53% possession. The home side’s offensive numbers showed their intent.

The 1-1 draw sees Aston Villa maintain their strong third-place standing in the Premier League. Bournemouth earned a valuable point, consolidating their mid-table position and showing resilience against a top-tier opponent. This result boosts the Cherries’ confidence.