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. Both sides come into this early-season clash from contrasting openings: Aston Villa sit 20th after a heavy defeat, while Arsenal are 2nd following a convincing home win. With league positioning already shaping up, this fixture carries important implications for momentum and confidence.

From a standings perspective, Aston Villa have 0 points, a goal difference of -4 and a record of 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, having failed to score and conceding 4 away from home. Arsenal, by contrast, have started strongly with 3 points, a +3 goal difference and a 3-0 home victory in their only match so far. Against this backdrop, Aston Villa vs Arsenal stats and recent history underline a meeting between a side looking to stabilise and another aiming to consolidate a top-of-the-table push.

Head-to-head record

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

• 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 campaigns, the five most recent meetings from April 2024 to December 2025 show a finely balanced rivalry. Each side has enjoyed strong away performances, and the margins in several games have been narrow, reflecting how tactically tight these contests have become.

On 14 April 2024 in the Premier League Regular Season - 33 at Emirates Stadium, Arsenal hosted Aston Villa and were beaten 0-2, with the half-time score 0-0. That result underlined Villa’s capacity to execute an effective away game plan in North London. The following season, on 24 August 2024 at Villa Park in Regular Season - 2, Aston Villa were at home but fell 0-2 to Arsenal (half-time 0-0), showing Arsenal’s ability to respond with an away win of their own.

On 18 January 2025 at Emirates Stadium in the Premier League Regular Season - 22, Arsenal and Aston Villa shared a 2-2 draw (half-time 1-0), the only draw in this recent run and an indicator of how evenly matched the sides can be over 90 minutes. The 2025-2026 Premier League season then produced a pair of fixtures in December 2025. On 6 December 2025 at Villa Park in Regular Season - 15, Aston Villa won 2-1 against Arsenal (half-time 1-0), again making home advantage count. Later, on 30 December 2025 at Emirates Stadium in Regular Season - 19, Arsenal responded emphatically with a 4-1 home win over Aston Villa (half-time 0-0). Across these fixtures, the Aston Villa vs Arsenal timeline shows momentum swinging back and forth, with neither side dominating the series.

Aston Villa vs Arsenal Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Aston Villa vs Arsenal stats from these five recent Premier League meetings point to a balanced rivalry with a notable number of away wins.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Aston Villa 5 - 10 Arsenal
• Average Goals per Match: Aston Villa 1.00 vs Arsenal 2.00

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. They have played 1 match, away from home, and lost 4-0. Offensively, Villa have yet to score, while defensively they have conceded 4 goals, with no clean sheets and one failure to score. The form line is a single loss, and their goal averages stand at 0.0 scored and 4.0 conceded per match, underlining the need for a much tighter display at Villa Park against Arsenal.

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

Last 5 Arsenal Matches Results and Stats

Arsenal’s figures are also season to date in the 2026 Premier League. They have played 1 match, at home, winning 3-0. That result delivers a perfect start: one win, a clean sheet and no failures to score. Arsenal average 3.0 goals scored per match and 0.0 conceded, reflecting a strong early balance between attack and defence. While the sample is small, it aligns with their positive league position heading into this trip to Villa Park.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across the five most recent Premier League meetings, Aston Villa and Arsenal share an even split of two wins each and one draw, with Arsenal holding a clear edge in total goals (10 to 5) and a higher scoring rate. The venue split shows that both teams have managed notable away victories, suggesting that home advantage is not decisive in this particular matchup. Current season form, albeit based on a single fixture each, leans towards Arsenal, who have started with a 3-0 win and sit 2nd, while Aston Villa come into the game off a 4-0 defeat and lie 20th. Taken together, the historical record and early 2026 trends point to Arsenal carrying the stronger statistical profile, but the recent Aston Villa win at Villa Park in December 2025 underlines that the hosts are capable of upsetting the visitors if they can rediscover that level of performance.

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