Aston Villa vs Liverpool Highlights and Goals

Premier League

7:00 PMMay 15, 2026

Regular Season – 37

Aston Villa

Show Score

4 – 2

HT:(1 – 0)

Liverpool

Villa Park

Referee: Chris Kavanagh, England

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Match Stats

Ball possession

45%

55%

1.91

Expected goals (xG)

1.52

-1.25

Goals Prevented

-1.25

Attack

Total shots

Shots on target

Shots off target

Blocked shots

Shots inside box

Shots outside box

Corner kicks

Offsides

Passing

358

Total passes

424

296 (83%)

Accurate passes

367 (87%)

Discipline

Fouls

Yellow cards

Red cards

Goalkeeper saves

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Lineup

23
G

Emiliano Martínez

6.9

12
D

Lucas Digne

42′

6.9

14
D

Pau Torres

6.6

4
D

Ezri Konsa

6.9

2
D

Matty Cash

38′

6.3

8
M

Youri Tielemans

7.2

3
M

Victor Lindelöf

6.5

10
M

Emiliano Buendía

6.7

27
M

Morgan Rogers

42′

57′

8.5

7
M

John McGinn (C)

66′

89′

7.7

11
F

Ollie Watkins

45+3′

57′

73′

89′

8.3

Substitutes

6
M

Ross Barkley

46′

6.7

40
G

Marco Bizot

16
D

Andrés García

22
D

Ian Maatsen

85′

6.2

19
F

Jadon Sancho

90′

21
M

Douglas Luiz

90′

26
M

Lamare Bogarde

31
F

Leon Bailey

18
F

Tammy Abraham

Coach

Unai Emery

25
G

Giorgi Mamardashvili

7.3

6
D

Miloš Kerkez

5.9

4
D

Virgil van Dijk (C)

52′

90+2′

8.3

5
D

Ibrahima Konaté

6.2

2
D

Joe Gomez

62′

5.9

10
M

Alexis Mac Allister

6.5

38
M

Ryan Gravenberch

6.3

73
M

Rio Ngumoha

6.3

8
M

Dominik Szoboszlai

52′

90+2′

6.3

17
M

Curtis Jones

6.9

18
F

Cody Gakpo

6.3

Substitutes

7
M

Florian Wirtz

66′

6.3

14
F

Federico Chiesa

66′

6.7

11
F

Mohamed Salah

74′

6.7

28
G

Freddie Woodman

26
D

Andy Robertson

75
D

Mor Talla Ndiaye

42
M

Trey Nyoni

53
M

James McConnell

79
F

Will Wright

Coach

Arne Slot

Premier League Standings – Premier League

Pos	Team	MP	W	D	L	+/-	GD	Pts	Form
1	Arsenal	36	24	7	5	68-26	42	79	L 11 April: Arsenal 1 – 2 Bournemouth L 19 April: Manchester City 2 – 1 Arsenal W 25 April: Arsenal 1 – 0 Newcastle W 02 May: Arsenal 3 – 0 Fulham W 10 May: West Ham 0 – 1 Arsenal
2	Manchester City	36	23	8	5	75-32	43	77	W 19 April: Manchester City 2 – 1 Arsenal W 22 April: Burnley 0 – 1 Manchester City D 04 May: Everton 3 – 3 Manchester City W 09 May: Manchester City 3 – 0 Brentford W 13 May: Manchester City 3 – 0 Crystal Palace
3	Manchester United	36	18	11	7	63-48	15	65	L 13 April: Manchester United 1 – 2 Leeds W 18 April: Chelsea 0 – 1 Manchester United W 27 April: Manchester United 2 – 1 Brentford W 03 May: Manchester United 3 – 2 Liverpool D 09 May: Sunderland 0 – 0 Manchester United
4	Liverpool	36	17	8	11	60-48	12	59	W 19 April: Everton 1 – 2 Liverpool W 25 April: Liverpool 3 – 1 Crystal Palace W No match found L No match found D No match found
5	Aston Villa	36	17	8	11	50-46	4	59	D No match found W No match found L 03 May: Aston Villa 1 – 2 Tottenham L No match found D No match found
6	Bournemouth	36	13	16	7	56-52	4	55	W 11 April: Arsenal 1 – 2 Bournemouth W 18 April: Newcastle 1 – 2 Bournemouth D 22 April: Bournemouth 2 – 2 Leeds W 03 May: Bournemouth 3 – 0 Crystal Palace W 09 May: Fulham 0 – 1 Bournemouth
7	Brighton	36	14	11	11	52-42	10	53	W 11 April: Burnley 0 – 2 Brighton D 18 April: Tottenham 2 – 2 Brighton W 21 April: Brighton 3 – 0 Chelsea L 02 May: Newcastle 3 – 1 Brighton W 09 May: Brighton 3 – 0 Wolves
8	Brentford	36	14	9	13	52-49	3	51	D 11 April: Brentford 2 – 2 Everton D 18 April: Brentford 0 – 0 Fulham L 27 April: Manchester United 2 – 1 Brentford W 02 May: Brentford 3 – 0 West Ham L 09 May: Manchester City 3 – 0 Brentford
9	Chelsea	36	13	10	13	55-49	6	49	L 12 April: Chelsea 0 – 3 Manchester City L 18 April: Chelsea 0 – 1 Manchester United L 21 April: Brighton 3 – 0 Chelsea L 04 May: Chelsea 1 – 3 Nottingham Forest D 09 May: Liverpool 1 – 1 Chelsea
10	Everton	36	13	10	13	46-46	0	49	D 11 April: Brentford 2 – 2 Everton L 19 April: Everton 1 – 2 Liverpool L 25 April: West Ham 2 – 1 Everton D 04 May: Everton 3 – 3 Manchester City D 10 May: Crystal Palace 2 – 2 Everton
11	Fulham	36	14	6	16	44-50	-6	48	L 11 April: Liverpool 2 – 0 Fulham D 18 April: Brentford 0 – 0 Fulham W 25 April: Fulham 1 – 0 Aston Villa L 02 May: Arsenal 3 – 0 Fulham L 09 May: Fulham 0 – 1 Bournemouth
12	Sunderland	36	12	12	12	37-46	-9	48	W 12 April: Sunderland 1 – 0 Tottenham L 19 April: Aston Villa 4 – 3 Sunderland L 24 April: Sunderland 0 – 5 Nottingham Forest D 02 May: Wolves 1 – 1 Sunderland D 09 May: Sunderland 0 – 0 Manchester United
13	Newcastle	36	13	7	16	50-52	-2	46	L 12 April: Crystal Palace 2 – 1 Newcastle L 18 April: Newcastle 1 – 2 Bournemouth L 25 April: Arsenal 1 – 0 Newcastle W 02 May: Newcastle 3 – 1 Brighton D 10 May: Nottingham Forest 1 – 1 Newcastle
14	Leeds	36	10	14	12	48-53	-5	44	W 13 April: Manchester United 1 – 2 Leeds W 18 April: Leeds 3 – 0 Wolves D 22 April: Bournemouth 2 – 2 Leeds W 01 May: Leeds 3 – 1 Burnley D 11 May: Tottenham 1 – 1 Leeds
15	Crystal Palace	36	11	11	14	38-47	-9	44	D 20 April: Crystal Palace 0 – 0 West Ham L 25 April: Liverpool 3 – 1 Crystal Palace L 03 May: Bournemouth 3 – 0 Crystal Palace D 10 May: Crystal Palace 2 – 2 Everton L 13 May: Manchester City 3 – 0 Crystal Palace
16	Nottingham Forest	36	11	10	15	45-47	-2	43	D 12 April: Nottingham Forest 1 – 1 Aston Villa W 19 April: Nottingham Forest 4 – 1 Burnley W 24 April: Sunderland 0 – 5 Nottingham Forest W 04 May: Chelsea 1 – 3 Nottingham Forest D 10 May: Nottingham Forest 1 – 1 Newcastle
17	Tottenham	36	9	11	16	46-55	-9	38	L 12 April: Sunderland 1 – 0 Tottenham D 18 April: Tottenham 2 – 2 Brighton W 25 April: Wolves 0 – 1 Tottenham W 03 May: Aston Villa 1 – 2 Tottenham D 11 May: Tottenham 1 – 1 Leeds
18	West Ham	36	9	9	18	42-62	-20	36	W 10 April: West Ham 4 – 0 Wolves D 20 April: Crystal Palace 0 – 0 West Ham W 25 April: West Ham 2 – 1 Everton L 02 May: Brentford 3 – 0 West Ham L 10 May: West Ham 0 – 1 Arsenal
19	Burnley	36	4	9	23	37-73	-36	21	L 11 April: Burnley 0 – 2 Brighton L 19 April: Nottingham Forest 4 – 1 Burnley L 22 April: Burnley 0 – 1 Manchester City L 01 May: Leeds 3 – 1 Burnley D 10 May: Burnley 2 – 2 Aston Villa
20	Wolves	36	3	9	24	25-66	-41	18	L 10 April: West Ham 4 – 0 Wolves L 18 April: Leeds 3 – 0 Wolves L 25 April: Wolves 0 – 1 Tottenham D 02 May: Wolves 1 – 1 Sunderland L 09 May: Brighton 3 – 0 Wolves

Qualification/Relegation

Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
Promotion – Conference League (Play Offs)
Relegation – Championship

Aston Villa’s attacking prowess proved too much for Liverpool as the hosts claimed a thrilling 4-2 victory at Villa Park. Morgan Rogers and Ollie Watkins led a dominant display that sees Villa remain in the title race.

Both teams arrived at Villa Park level on points in the Premier League table. Aston Villa sat fifth with 59 points from 36 matches, while Liverpool occupied fourth place with an identical points total. The visitors came into the match in strong form, winning their last two games. Villa, however, showed inconsistency with one win, two losses, and two draws in their recent outings.

Villa struck first through Morgan Rogers in the 42nd minute. The midfielder found space in Liverpool’s defense and fired past goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili to give the hosts a crucial lead heading into halftime. Rogers’ goal capped an intense opening period where Villa created genuine chances despite Liverpool’s superior possession.

The first half saw Villa accumulate nine shots on target. Liverpool responded with five shots on goal but struggled to break through Villa’s defense. Matty Cash received a yellow card in the 38th minute for a rash challenge. Ollie Watkins also picked up a booking before the interval as tensions rose on the pitch.

Liverpool emerged with renewed purpose after the break. Virgil van Dijk equalized just eight minutes into the second half in the 52nd minute with a well-placed finish. The defender’s goal suggested a Liverpool comeback was brewing.

Villa responded immediately. Watkins restored the home side’s lead in the 57th minute with a clinical finish. The forward doubled his tally just 16 minutes later in the 73rd minute to put Villa firmly in control. Watkins’ two-goal display showcased his quality in front of goal as he registered five shots on target overall.

John McGinn added Villa’s fourth goal in the 89th minute, seemingly putting the result beyond doubt. However, van Dijk struck again in the 90+2nd minute to set up a tense finale. The Liverpool defender’s second goal proved merely a consolation as Villa held firm.

Villa dominated the shot count with 14 total attempts compared to Liverpool’s 15, though the hosts converted their chances more efficiently. Villa registered nine shots on target while Liverpool managed only five. Expected goals told a similar story, with Villa’s xG of 1.91 exceeding Liverpool’s 1.52.

Possession favored Liverpool with 55 percent of the ball, but Villa made their 45 percent count. The hosts completed 296 of 358 passes with 83 percent accuracy. Liverpool’s passing was more precise at 87 percent accuracy from 424 attempts.

Rogers earned a match rating of 8.5 for his all-around display. Watkins matched van Dijk’s 8.3 rating despite playing for opposite sides. Van Dijk’s two goals kept Liverpool competitive despite the defeat.

The result leaves both teams locked on 59 points with identical records of 17 wins, eight draws, and 11 losses. Villa’s superior goal difference gives them a slight edge in the title race. Liverpool must bounce back quickly to maintain their top-four challenge.

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