Aston Villa vs Arsenal Stats: Head-to-Head Record Before August 2026 Match

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 a home side sitting 20th after a heavy opening defeat and an Arsenal team already up in 2nd place, looking to build early momentum in the 2026 campaign. With both clubs aiming for very different ends of the table, the Aston Villa vs Arsenal stats provide important context ahead of this clash.

Aston Villa enter this match bottom of the standings, with 0 points, a goal difference of -4 and no goals scored from their first outing. Arsenal, by contrast, have started strongly, taking 3 points with a 3-0 win and a +3 goal difference. That early contrast in league form, combined with the historical Aston Villa vs Arsenal stats, underlines the scale of the challenge facing the hosts as they try to respond in front of their own fans at Villa Park.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive recent series between Aston Villa and Arsenal in Premier League fixtures.

• 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 from the available recent meetings, the rivalry has swung back and forth in Premier League play. Across these five matches, neither side has managed to dominate consistently, with both clubs enjoying notable away and home results.

On 14 April 2024 in the Premier League Regular Season - 33 at Emirates Stadium, Arsenal hosted Aston Villa and the visitors claimed a 2-0 away win after a goalless first half (half-time 0-0, full-time 0-2). That result highlighted Villa’s ability to frustrate Arsenal in London and strike after the break. Earlier in the 2024–25 season, on 24 August 2024 at Villa Park in Regular Season - 2, Aston Villa were at home but Arsenal responded with a 2-0 away victory (half-time 0-0, full-time 0-2), showing their capacity to control proceedings in Birmingham.

The following campaign brought more twists. On 18 January 2025 in Premier League Regular Season - 22 at Emirates Stadium, Arsenal and Aston Villa shared a 2-2 draw (half-time 1-0, full-time 2-2), underlining how tight this fixture can be even when Arsenal lead at the interval. Then, on 6 December 2025 at Villa Park in Regular Season - 15, Aston Villa capitalised on home advantage with a 2-1 win over Arsenal (half-time 1-0, full-time 2-1), turning Villa Park into a difficult venue for the visitors. The most recent entry in the Aston Villa vs Arsenal timeline came on 30 December 2025 at Emirates Stadium in Regular Season - 19, where Arsenal produced a commanding 4-1 home win (half-time 0-0, full-time 4-1), again overturning a goalless first half with a powerful second-half display.

Aston Villa vs Arsenal Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers underline how balanced the recent record has been, despite some emphatic individual scorelines.

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
• 6 December 2025: Aston Villa 2-1 Arsenal (Half-time: 1-0) – Premier League
• 18 January 2025: Arsenal 2-2 Aston Villa (Half-time: 1-0) – Premier League
• 24 August 2024: Aston Villa 0-2 Arsenal (Half-time: 0-0) – Premier League
• 14 April 2024: Arsenal 0-2 Aston Villa (Half-time: 0-0) – Premier League

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Aston Villa Matches Results and Stats

For Aston Villa, the available numbers are season to date in the 2026 Premier League. Villa have played one match, away from home, and suffered a 4-0 defeat. Offensively, they are yet to score, with an average of 0.0 goals per game, while defensively they have conceded 4.0 goals per match. They have failed to score in that outing and have no clean sheets, reflecting a difficult start that raises questions about their defensive solidity and attacking threat ahead of Arsenal’s visit.

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

Last 5 Arsenal Matches Results and Stats

Arsenal’s form profile in the 2026 Premier League, also based on season to date, is in sharp contrast. They have played one match at home, winning 3-0, which gives them a 100% win rate so far. Arsenal average 3.0 goals scored per game and have yet to concede, combining attacking efficiency with defensive control. With one clean sheet and no failures to score, their early-season indicators suggest a well-balanced side carrying strong momentum into this trip to Villa Park.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Taken together, the historical record and current form paint a nuanced picture. The head-to-head numbers from the last five Premier League meetings are evenly balanced in terms of results, with two wins apiece and one draw, but Arsenal hold a clear edge in total goals, outscoring Aston Villa 9-5 and averaging 1.80 goals per game. Venue trends show that both teams have been capable of winning away from home in this fixture, which limits the significance of home advantage at Villa Park. In the current season, Arsenal arrive in stronger shape, with a convincing 3-0 win and a clean sheet, while Aston Villa are trying to recover from a 4-0 defeat and have yet to score. Historically, though, Villa have shown they can trouble Arsenal both in Birmingham and at Emirates Stadium, so while the statistical trends lean toward Arsenal on recent form and scoring power, the head-to-head record suggests this remains a fixture where swings in momentum are common and both sides have a credible case based on past meetings.

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