
Premier League
3:00 p.mFebruary 21, 2026
Regular season – 27
Villa Park
Referee: Michael Oliver, England


Aston Villa


Leeds
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1.41
Expected Goals (xG)
1.35
Passing by
431 (85%)
Accurate passes
178 (70%)
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23
G
Emiliano Martinez
7.2
22
d
Ian Maatsen
6.7
5
d
Tyrone Mings
6.6
4
d
Ezri Konsa (C)
7.3
2
d
Matty Cash
7.6
21
m
Douglas Luiz
7.7
24
m
Amadou Onana
6.6
m
Emiliano BuendÃa
27
m
Morgan Rogers
6.9
31
m
Leon Bailey
6.2
11
F
Ollie Watkins
6.7
G
Karl Darlow
3
d
Gabriel Gudmundsson
6.7
5
d
Pascal Struijk
6.6
6
d
Joe Rodon
6.6
24
d
James Justin
7.0
d
Jayden Bogle
11
m
Brendan Aaronson
6.0
m
Ilia Gruev
4
m
Ethan Ampadu (C)
7.7
9
F
Dominic Calvert-Lewin
6.9

Premier League Ranking – Premier League
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Relegation – Championship
Aston Villa salvaged a late point against a resilient Leeds United, with Tammy Abraham’s 88th-minute goal canceling out Anton Stach’s first-half opener at Villa Park.
Aston Villa’s European aspirations faced a late setback. A dramatic 1-1 draw against Leeds United at Villa Park saw Tammy Abraham grab a point in the dying minutes. He canceled out Anton Stach’s earlier strike for the visitors.
The Premier League clash on 21 February 2026 pitted third-placed Aston Villa against a struggling 15th-placed Leeds side. Villa, sitting on 50 points, sought to consolidate its position. Leeds, with 30 points, looked for crucial survival points.
From the start, Aston Villa secured control. They dominated possession, with 67% of the ball. Leeds defended deep, soaking up pressure and looking for counter-attacking opportunities.
Leeds’ resilience paid off in the 31st minute as midfielder Anton Stach broke the deadlock with a clinical finish. His shot gave goalkeeper Emiliano MartÃnez no chance, putting the visitors ahead unexpectedly.
Aston Villa responded with more urgency. Striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin had two shots on goal. However, Leeds goalkeeper Karl Darlow was in fine form, making crucial saves to preserve his side’s lead.
The first half concluded with Leeds still leading 1-0. Despite Villa’s dominance in possession and total shots, they lacked the finishing touch. Manager Unai Emery faced the challenge of firing up his attacking players.
The second half started with tactical adjustments. Leeds made a substitution, bringing on Gylfi Gudmundsson. Aston Villa soon followed, bringing on Jadon Sancho and Amadou Onana in the 61st minute to bolster their attack.
The game became more and more physical. Leeds defender Jaka Bijol received a yellow card in the 62nd minute for a hard tackle. Goalkeeper Karl Darlow was booked seven minutes later for time wasting.
Villa continued to advance relentlessly. Leeds midfielder Ilia Gruev has been shown a yellow card for fouling in added time. They collected four yellow cards in the second half, highlighting their defensive effort.
Aston Villa’s relentless pressure finally broke Leeds’ resolve. In the 88th minute, Tammy Abraham equalized. His goal brought rapturous relief to the home crowd at Villa Park.
The stats painted a picture of Villa’s attacking intent. They registered 16 shots in total to Leeds’ 14. Both teams managed 4 shots on target, while Aston Villa’s expected goals (xG) of 1.41 narrowly beat Leeds’ 1.35.
The hard-fought draw sees Aston Villa stay third in the Premier League table. Leeds gained a valuable point in their fight for survival, staying in 15th place. It was a day of mixed emotions for both groups of fans.

