Aston Villa vs Arsenal Stats: Head-to-Head Record and Past Meetings

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. The fixture brings together the side currently 20th in the table, Aston Villa, who opened the 2026 campaign with a heavy defeat, and Arsenal, sitting 2nd after a convincing home win in their first outing. With early-season positions already hinting at contrasting trajectories, this match carries significant weight for both ends of the table.

For Aston Villa, this is an opportunity to respond after conceding four goals in their opening away fixture and to get their first points on the board in front of their own fans. Arsenal, meanwhile, arrive with three points, a +3 goal difference, and an early Champions League qualification ambition signalled in the standings description. In this context, Aston Villa vs Arsenal stats and historical trends provide a useful lens to gauge whether Villa can defy the odds at Villa Park or whether Arsenal can reinforce their strong start.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a recent sequence of Premier League meetings where both Aston Villa and Arsenal have enjoyed notable results.

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 over the five most recent Premier League encounters, the rivalry has swung back and forth with no single dominant pattern. All listed matches are league fixtures split between Villa Park and Emirates Stadium, underlining how home advantage has influenced several of these results.

On 14 April 2024 in the Premier League Regular Season - 33 at Emirates Stadium, Arsenal 0-2 Aston Villa was a standout away success for Villa, achieved with a clean sheet in London. That result was followed by another strong Villa performance at Villa Park on 24 August 2024 in Regular Season - 2, where Aston Villa 0-2 Arsenal reversed the momentum, with Arsenal taking three points and shutting Villa out on their own ground. The balance shifted again on 18 January 2025 in Regular Season - 22 at Emirates Stadium, where Arsenal 2-2 Aston Villa produced the only draw in this sequence, a high-intensity contest with a 1-0 home lead at half-time that Villa managed to overturn into a share of the points.

The most recent chapter in this Aston Villa vs Arsenal timeline came in the 2025 Premier League season. On 6 December 2025 in Regular Season - 15 at Villa Park, Aston Villa 2-1 Arsenal showcased Villa’s ability to edge tight home fixtures, having led 1-0 at half-time and holding on despite Arsenal’s response. That was followed by Arsenal 4-1 Aston Villa on 30 December 2025 in Regular Season - 19 at Emirates Stadium, a comprehensive home victory where Arsenal turned a 0-0 half-time score into a dominant second-half display. Across these meetings, the narrative is one of alternating control, with both clubs registering convincing wins as well as tight, tactical battles.

Aston Villa vs Arsenal Head to Head Overall Breakdown

From a statistical standpoint, the recent head-to-head numbers are finely balanced, with both sides having claimed two wins each and one draw over the last five Premier League clashes.

Overall Record & Goals:

Total Goals Scored: Aston Villa 5 - 9 Arsenal
Average Goals per Match: Aston Villa 1.00 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 Regular Season - 19
6 December 2025: Aston Villa 2-1 Arsenal (Half-time: 1-0) – Premier League Regular Season - 15
18 January 2025: Arsenal 2-2 Aston Villa (Half-time: 1-0) – Premier League Regular Season - 22
24 August 2024: Aston Villa 0-2 Arsenal (Half-time: 0-0) – Premier League Regular Season - 2
14 April 2024: Arsenal 0-2 Aston Villa (Half-time: 0-0) – Premier League Regular Season - 33

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Aston Villa Matches Results and Stats

Aston Villa’s indicators for the 2026 Premier League season to date point to a difficult start. With one match played, Villa have suffered a defeat, conceding four goals without scoring and failing to keep a clean sheet. Their overall goal average stands at 0.0 scored and 4.0 conceded per match, and they have already recorded one instance of failing to score. The early numbers underline defensive vulnerability away from home and the need for a more resilient display at Villa Park in this upcoming fixture.

Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 0, Lose 1

Last 5 Arsenal Matches Results and Stats

Arsenal’s season-to-date form in the 2026 Premier League is strong after a single but emphatic home performance. They have played one match, winning it with a 3-0 scoreline, combining attacking efficiency with defensive solidity. An average of 3.0 goals scored per match and no goals conceded reflects a team starting the campaign with control at both ends of the pitch. With a clean sheet already secured and no failures to score, Arsenal arrive at Villa Park with early momentum and confidence.

Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 0

Historical Statistical Verdict

Overall, the Aston Villa vs Arsenal stats paint a picture of a competitive recent rivalry, with each side winning twice and one draw across the last five Premier League meetings. Arsenal hold the edge in total goals, averaging 1.80 per game to Aston Villa’s 1.00, and have been particularly productive at Emirates Stadium. At Villa Park, however, the record is perfectly balanced, with one win apiece and no draws, suggesting that home advantage can be a leveller for Aston Villa. When this historical context is combined with current season form — Villa bottom of the table after a 4-0 defeat and Arsenal 2nd following a 3-0 win — the trends lean towards Arsenal having the stronger platform heading into this fixture. Even so, past results at Villa Park show that Aston Villa are capable of unsettling Arsenal, ensuring that the contest remains statistically open despite the early-season standings.

Aston Villa vs Arsenal H2H Statistics updated on 26 August 2026.