
Premier League
6:00 p.mMay 3, 2026
Regular season – 35
Villa Park
Referee: Samuel Barrott, England


Aston Villa


Tottenham
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0.25
Expected Goals (xG)
1.03
Passing by
301 (83%)
Accurate passes
386 (86%)
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23
G
Emiliano Martinez
7.3
22
d
Ian Maatsen
5.6
5
d
Tyrone Mings (C)
6.3
3
d
Victor Lindelöf
6.6
d
Matty Cash
8
M
Youri Tielemans
6.9
26
M
Lamare Bogarde
6.9
M
Morgan Rogers
M
Ross Barkley
19
M
Jadon Sancho
6.7
18
F
Tammy Abraham
6.5
Substitutes
F
Ollie Watkins
M
Emiliano BuendÃa
90+6′
F
Leon Bailey
40
G
Marco Bizot
4
d
Ezri Konsa
12
d
Lucas Digne
14
d
Pau Torres
16
d
Andres Garcia
21
M
Douglas Luiz

Premier League Ranking – Premier League
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion – Conference League (Play Offs)
- Relegation – Championship
Tottenham held on to win 2-1 at Villa Park, with first-half goals from Conor Gallagher and Richarlison proving decisive despite Emiliano Buendia’s late consolation.
Aston Villa needed a win to strengthen their push for the top five, sitting fifth with 58 points from 34 games. Tottenham landed in 18th place with just 34 points, desperate to move away from the relegation zone. The contrast in form and position in the league set the stage for a crucial encounter in the final weeks of the Premier League.
Tottenham made their intentions clear from the opening moments. Gallagher fired them ahead in the 12th minute, taking a chance with clinical precision. The visitors had found the breakthrough they were looking for, and Villa faced an early mountain to climb.
Just 13 minutes later, Richarlison doubled Tottenham’s lead. The Brazilian striker struck in the 25th minute to give the visiting team total control. Villa’s defense looked vulnerable and Tottenham’s attacking threat looked overwhelming in the early stages.
Randal Kolo Muani was booked in the 27th minute as Tottenham’s intensity continued. The visitors kept control of the game, although Villa gradually found their rhythm. Bentancur was booked before the break as the physical battle intensified.
The first half ended with Tottenham leading 2-0. Villa needed a dramatic change after the break to get back into the contest. The home side had to find a way to break down Tottenham’s defense and revive their hopes of a comeback.
Villa emerged with renewed purpose in the second half. Barkley was shown a yellow card in the 51st minute as the intensity increased. The hosts pushed forward, looking for the goal that could ignite their challenge.
Tel was booked for Tottenham in the 73rd minute as both teams struggled for control. Rogers was booked for Villa in the 77th minute, reflecting the competitive nature of the match. Danso was also booked as the match was still very contested.
In the 90th minute plus six seconds, Villa finally broke through. Buendia scored to make it 2-1, giving the home crowd hope in the dying moments. However, Gallagher’s yellow card in the 90th minute plus six seconds confirmed that Tottenham would hold firm.
The statistics reflected a competitive battle. Tottenham registered five shots on target compared to Villa’s none, although the home side managed four shots in total. Possession favored Tottenham with 55 percent, while Villa controlled the ball 45 percent. Expected goals told a similar story, with Tottenham’s 1.03 xG beating Villa’s 0.25.
Gallagher was rated 7.6 for his goalscoring performance. Palhinha (7.5) and Porro (7.5) anchored Tottenham’s midfield and defence, while Martinez made three crucial saves for Villa. Buendia’s late goal showed Villa’s resilience, although it came too late to change the result.
The result keeps Tottenham fighting for survival in 18th place. Villa’s fifth place remains under pressure as the season enters the final stretch. Both teams face critical games ahead as they pursue their respective goals.

