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. This early-season fixture brings together a home side sitting 20th after a heavy opening defeat and an Arsenal team already up in 2nd place, looking to consolidate a strong start. With the league table beginning to take shape, Aston Villa vs Arsenal stats point to a meeting where both form and history matter.

Aston Villa enter this clash with 0 points, a goal difference of -4 and no goals scored after 1 match, while Arsenal arrive with 3 points, a +3 goal difference and a clean sheet from their first outing. In front of the Villa Park crowd, the hosts will aim to reset their campaign, but Arsenal’s early-season momentum and historical edge make this a high-stakes Premier League contest.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive recent series between Aston Villa and Arsenal in the Premier League, with both sides having 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 in recent Premier League seasons, the pattern has swung back and forth. The most recent meeting came on 30 December 2025 in the Premier League Regular Season - 19 at Emirates Stadium, where Arsenal, playing at home, defeated Aston Villa 4-1 after a goalless first half. That emphatic scoreline underlined Arsenal’s attacking threat when they find rhythm.

Earlier in the 2025 Premier League season, on 6 December 2025 at Villa Park in Regular Season - 15, Aston Villa responded with a strong home performance. Villa led 1-0 at half-time and went on to win 2-1 against Arsenal, showing how dangerous they can be in Birmingham when they manage to control the game. That result balanced out Arsenal’s previous dominance and reminded observers that this fixture is far from one-sided.

The 2024 Premier League season also produced tight and contrasting encounters. On 18 January 2025 in Regular Season - 22 at Emirates Stadium, Arsenal and Aston Villa shared a 2-2 draw, with Arsenal leading 1-0 at half-time before Villa battled back to claim a point. Before that, on 24 August 2024 in Regular Season - 2 at Villa Park, Arsenal had secured a 2-0 away victory after a 0-0 first half, highlighting their ability to manage games and strike after the interval. Going back to 14 April 2024 in Regular Season - 33 at Emirates Stadium, Aston Villa recorded a notable 2-0 away win over Arsenal, again turning a 0-0 half-time score into a decisive full-time result. Overall, the Aston Villa vs Arsenal timeline shows a sequence of matches where second-half performances and tactical adjustments have often decided the outcome.

Aston Villa vs Arsenal Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers from these recent Premier League meetings underline how finely balanced this pairing has been.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Aston Villa 7 - 9 Arsenal
• Average Goals per Match: Aston Villa 1.40 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), 1 draw

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

For the 2026 Premier League season to date, Aston Villa’s numbers reflect a difficult start. They have played 1 match, losing it, with no wins or draws. Villa have yet to score, averaging 0.0 goals per game, and have conceded 4 goals, an average of 4.0 per match, with no clean sheets and one failure to score. Their primary formation so far has been 4-2-3-1, but defensive solidity and attacking output both need rapid improvement ahead of Arsenal’s visit.

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

Last 5 Arsenal Matches Results and Stats

Arsenal’s 2026 Premier League season to date presents a much more positive picture. They have played 1 match and won it, with no draws or defeats. All 3 of their goals have come at home, giving them an average of 3.0 goals per match, while they have yet to concede, delivering a clean sheet and an average of 0.0 goals against. Like Aston Villa, Arsenal have lined up in a 4-2-3-1 shape, but their early-season balance between attack and defence has been far more effective.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Taken together, the historical record and early 2026 form paint a nuanced picture. Across the last five Premier League meetings, Aston Villa and Arsenal are level on wins, with two victories each and one draw, and Arsenal holding a narrow edge in total goals scored. Villa have shown they can beat Arsenal both home and away, especially when they control the tempo after half-time, but Arsenal’s superior goal output in these fixtures and their stronger start to the current season tilt the statistical balance slightly in their favour. Even so, the close head-to-head record, the split of results at Villa Park, and Aston Villa’s need to respond after a heavy defeat suggest this could again be a competitive encounter where small margins decide the outcome.

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