This Aston Villa vs Brentford match report starts with a fast opening and a late twist: the sides drew 2-2 at Villa Park on Saturday 10 October, with two goals in the first 12 minutes and two more in the last 15. Yehor Yarmoliuk scored for Brentford on 10, Nicolas Jackson levelled on 12, John McGinn put Villa ahead on 77 and Kristoffer Ajer equalised on 79. Brentford are fourth in the Premier League. All figures below come from API-Football and were pulled on 12 October 2026. Our live scores page tracks the rest of the season.
What does the Aston Villa vs Brentford match report show?
The Aston Villa vs Brentford match report shows a draw that Villa will feel they should have won on chances. It finished 2-2 after a 1-1 half-time score. In addition, it kicked off at 3pm Irish time at Villa Park, with Craig Pawson as referee, and it was a Gameweek 6 fixture.
Villa’s expected goals figure was 1.84 against 1.31 for Brentford. Villa also took 20 shots to 14. However, Brentford made their chances count when it mattered, and they kept the unbeaten record that has them fourth. API-Football’s percentages are an estimate and not a promise of any result.
Who scored in Aston Villa vs Brentford?
Yehor Yarmoliuk gave Brentford the lead on 10 minutes. Nicolas Jackson levelled for Villa only two minutes later, on 12, which left the game at 1-1 for the rest of the first half. Villa then made a change at the break, with Matteo Ruggeri replaced by Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
John McGinn put Villa 2-1 up on 77 minutes, assisted by Johan Manzambi. In addition, Brentford answered within two minutes, when Kristoffer Ajer scored on 79 from a Jaidon Anthony assist. As a result, both goals in the second half came in a short spell, and neither side found a winner.
How did the teams line up in Aston Villa vs Brentford?
Aston Villa, led by Unai Emery according to API-Football, started in a 4-2-3-1 shape. Meanwhile, the starting XI, in the order the API lists it, was Z. Suzuki, M. Cash, V. Lindelöf, T. Mings, M. Ruggeri, B. Kamara, João Gomes, J. McGinn, E. Buendía, J. Manzambi and N. Jackson. Meanwhile, Emiliano Buendía made way for Ibrahim Mbaye on 64. Later, João Gomes and Johan Manzambi were replaced by Ross Barkley and Alysson on 86.
Brentford, led by Keith Andrews, also used a 4-2-3-1. Also, their starting XI was C. Kelleher, M. Kayode, Jannik Schuster, K. Ajer, E. Diouf, Y. Yarmolyuk, V. Janelt, J. Anthony, K. Lewis-Potter, K. Schade and Thiago. Also, Aaron Hickey replaced Schuster at half-time. Soon after, Mamadou Sangaré replaced Kevin Schade on 52. Later, Dango Ouattara and Mathias Jensen came on for Keane Lewis-Potter and Yarmoliuk on 67, and Callum Wilson replaced Jaidon Anthony on 85.
What did the match stats show?
Villa had 52% of possession and completed 321 of 402 passes, against 286 of 361 for Brentford. Villa took 20 shots, seven on target, with 15 from inside the box. Brentford took 14, four on target. Brentford’s goalkeeper made five saves, while Villa’s made three.
The disciplinary numbers were lopsided. Brentford committed 24 fouls to Villa’s seven and collected five yellow cards, for Igor Thiago, Vitaly Janelt, Michael Kayode, Kristoffer Ajer and Callum Wilson. Their manager Keith Andrews was also booked in stoppage time. Villa had two bookings, for Emiliano Buendía and Matty Cash. Each side won two corners.
What does the result mean for the Premier League table?
Brentford are fourth on 10 points from six games, with two wins, four draws and no defeats. They have scored 12 and conceded six, so their goal difference is +6. Only Manchester City, Arsenal and Brighton are ahead of them.
Aston Villa are 15th on 5 points from six games, with one win, two draws and three defeats. However, they have scored six and conceded 11, for a goal difference of -5. Looking ahead, API-Football lists Aston Villa against Fenerbahçe in the Champions League at 8pm Irish time on Wednesday 14 October.
What else should punters know about Aston Villa vs Brentford?
The quick answers below cover the basics. You can also read our pre-match prediction and our Hull City vs Everton report for more from the same round.
What was the final score in Aston Villa vs Brentford?
The match finished 2-2 at Villa Park on Saturday 10 October 2026, with the score level at 1-1 at half-time.
Who scored in Aston Villa vs Brentford?
Nicolas Jackson and John McGinn scored for Aston Villa. Yehor Yarmoliuk and Kristoffer Ajer scored for Brentford.
Where are Brentford in the Premier League table?
After the draw Brentford are fourth on 10 points from six games, with a goal difference of +6.
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