FT Aston Villa 1 - 0
Southampton
Commentary:
90+7' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+7' Today's attendance is 42453.
90+7' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 46%, Southampton: 54%.
90+7' Diego Carlos from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+6' After a tactical foul, Morgan Rogers sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
90+6' The referee signals a free kick as Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa trips Samuel Amo-Ameyaw
90+6' Nathan Wood relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+6' Good effort by John McGinn as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
90+6' Ross Barkley creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
90+6' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
90+6' Boubacar Kamara relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+6' The match resumes with a drop ball.
90+5' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
90+5' Joe Aribo relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+4' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
90+3' Tyler Dibling relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+3' Kyle Walker-Peters is penalised for pushing John McGinn.
90+3' Lucas Digne from Aston Villa takes a short corner kick from the left.
90+2' Ryan Manning is leaving the field to be replaced by Kamaldeen Sulemana in a tactical substitution.
90+2' Nathan Wood successfully blocks the shot
90+2' A shot by Ollie Watkins is blocked.
90+2' Ross Barkley makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+1' Kyle Walker-Peters makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+1' Lucas Digne from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+1' Safe hands from Joe Lumley as he comes out and claims the ball
90+1' Morgan Rogers makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Southampton are trying to create something here.
90' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 46%, Southampton: 54%.
90' The referee signals a free kick as Boubacar Kamara from Aston Villa trips Joe Aribo
89' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
89' Nathan Wood relieves the pressure with a clearance
89' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
89' Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Southampton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
89' Lucas Digne swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
88' Joe Lumley from Southampton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
88' Lucas Digne swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
88' Kyle Walker-Peters relieves the pressure with a clearance
87' Good effort by Ross Barkley as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
87' Ollie Watkins creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
87' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
87' Lucas Digne relieves the pressure with a clearance
87' Southampton are trying to create something here.
86' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
86' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
85' After a tactical foul, Samuel Amo-Ameyaw sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
85' The referee signals a free kick as Samuel Amo-Ameyaw from Southampton trips Morgan Rogers
85' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 46%, Southampton: 54%.
85' Taylor Harwood-Bellis is penalised for pushing Ollie Watkins.
85' The referee signals a free kick as Ross Barkley from Aston Villa trips Mateus Fernandes
84' The referee signals a free kick as Jaden Philogene-Bidace from Aston Villa trips Ryan Manning
84' Goal kick for Southampton.
84' A chance presents itself to Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa but his header goes wide
84' Lucas Digne from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
83' Good effort by John McGinn as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
83' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
82' Goal kick for Southampton.
82' Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa sends an effort wide of target
82' The cross by John McGinn from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
81' Ollie Watkins is penalised for pushing Kyle Walker-Peters.
81' Ross Barkley makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
81' Ben Brereton Diaz relieves the pressure with a clearance
80' Ross Barkley makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
80' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 46%, Southampton: 54%.
80' Southampton take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
79' Southampton take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
79' Flynn Downes is leaving the field to be replaced by Ben Brereton Diaz in a tactical substitution.
78' After a tactical foul, Nathan Wood sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
78' The referee signals a free kick as Nathan Wood from Southampton trips John McGinn
78' Jaden Philogene-Bidace makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
77' Pau Torres is penalised for pushing Kyle Walker-Peters.
77' Flynn Downes from Southampton goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ollie Watkins
76' Lucas Digne relieves the pressure with a clearance
76' Dangerous challenge by Jaden Philogene-Bidace from Aston Villa. Ryan Manning on the receiving end of that.
75' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 46%, Southampton: 54%.
75' Goal kick for Southampton.
75' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
75' The match resumes with a drop ball.
74' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
74' Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
73' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
73' Cameron Archer is leaving the field to be replaced by Samuel Amo-Ameyaw in a tactical substitution.
72' Southampton are trying to create something here.
72' Ross Barkley from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Joe Aribo
72' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
71' Lucas Digne from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
71' Taylor Harwood-Bellis successfully blocks the shot
71' A shot by Morgan Rogers is blocked.
70' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
70' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 45%, Southampton: 55%.
70' Adam Armstrong from Southampton is ruled offside.
70' Ryan Manning from Southampton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
69' After a tactical foul, Flynn Downes sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
69' Obstruction as Flynn Downes cuts off the run of Boubacar Kamara. A free-kick is awarded.
69' Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
68' The referee signals a free kick as Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa trips Tyler Dibling
67' The referee signals a free kick as Flynn Downes from Southampton trips John McGinn
67' Lucas Digne from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
67' Boubacar Kamara successfully blocks the shot
67' A shot by Cameron Archer is blocked.
67' Southampton start a counter attack.
67' Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Southampton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
67' Flynn Downes from Southampton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
67' Joe Aribo from Southampton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
67' Lucas Digne swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
65' Joe Lumley from Southampton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
65' Lucas Digne swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
65' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 46%, Southampton: 54%.
65' Nathan Wood from Southampton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
65' Nathan Wood is penalised for pushing Ollie Watkins.
64' Cameron Archer makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
63' Southampton are trying to create something here.
63' Southampton start a counter attack.
63' Ezri Konsa makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
63' John McGinn is penalised for pushing Flynn Downes.
63' Southampton take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
62' Jaden Philogene-Bidace goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
62' Joe Lumley from Southampton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
62' Lucas Digne swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
62' Ryan Manning relieves the pressure with a clearance
62' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
61' Goal kick for Southampton.
61' A chance presents itself to Pau Torres from Aston Villa but his header goes wide
61' Lucas Digne from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
60' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 45%, Southampton: 55%.
60' Taylor Harwood-Bellis successfully blocks the shot
60' A shot by Ollie Watkins is blocked.
60' Emiliano Martinez relieves the pressure with a clearance
60' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
60' Southampton take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
60' The game is restarted.
59' Leon Bailey is injured and is replaced by Jaden Philogene-Bidace.
59' Youri Tielemans is leaving the field to be replaced by Ross Barkley in a tactical substitution.
58' Ian Maatsen is leaving the field to be replaced by Lucas Digne in a tactical substitution.
58' Jhon Duran is leaving the field to be replaced by Ollie Watkins in a tactical substitution.
58' Leon Bailey is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
57' Leon Bailey is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
56' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
56' Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
56' Pau Torres from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
56' Mateus Fernandes swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
55' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 47%, Southampton: 53%.
55' Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
54' Southampton are trying to create something here.
54' Ryan Manning relieves the pressure with a clearance
53' Southampton take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
53' Ian Maatsen from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
53' Southampton are trying to create something here.
53' Joe Aribo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
53' Pau Torres makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
52' Diego Carlos from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
51' Joe Lumley from Southampton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
51' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
50' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 47%, Southampton: 53%.
50' Boubacar Kamara from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Joe Aribo
50' Southampton start a counter attack.
50' Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Southampton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
49' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
49' Pau Torres relieves the pressure with a clearance
49' Ryan Manning relieves the pressure with a clearance
48' Boubacar Kamara makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
48' Boubacar Kamara from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
48' Southampton are trying to create something here.
47' The referee signals a free kick as Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa trips Kyle Walker-Peters
47' Flynn Downes relieves the pressure with a clearance
46' Boubacar Kamara makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
46' Mateus Fernandes is penalised for pushing Leon Bailey.
46' James Bree is leaving the field to be replaced by Joe Aribo in a tactical substitution.
46' The second half is underway.
45+2' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+2' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 47%, Southampton: 53%.
45+2' Diego Carlos relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+1' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Jhon Duran is penalised for pushing Mateus Fernandes.
45' Taylor Harwood-Bellis relieves the pressure with a clearance
45' Boubacar Kamara makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45' James Bree makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 47%, Southampton: 53%.
44' Southampton are trying to create something here.
43' Southampton take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
43' Goal kick for Southampton.
43' James Bree makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
43' Tyler Dibling successfully blocks the shot
43' A shot by Ian Maatsen is blocked.
43' Taylor Harwood-Bellis successfully blocks the shot
43' A shot by Morgan Rogers is blocked.
42' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
42' Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Southampton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
42' Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
41' Boubacar Kamara relieves the pressure with a clearance
41' Southampton are trying to create something here.
41' Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
40' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 49%, Southampton: 51%.
40' Pau Torres from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
39' Boubacar Kamara is penalised for pushing Flynn Downes.
39' James Bree relieves the pressure with a clearance
39' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
38' Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
38' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
37' Adam Armstrong from Southampton is ruled offside.
36' Goal kick for Southampton.
36' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
36' Leon Bailey from Aston Villa takes a short corner kick from the right.
36' James Bree from Southampton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
36' Leon Bailey from Aston Villa takes a short corner kick from the right.
36' Nathan Wood successfully blocks the shot
36' A shot by Jhon Duran is blocked.
35' Ian Maatsen creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
35' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 47%, Southampton: 53%.
35' Cameron Archer from Southampton is ruled offside.
34' Southampton are in control of the ball.
33' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
32' Southampton take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
32' Morgan Rogers relieves the pressure with a clearance
32' Southampton start a counter attack.
32' Mateus Fernandes makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
32' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
31' Tyler Dibling is penalised for pushing Youri Tielemans.
30' Southampton take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
30' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 47%, Southampton: 53%.
29' Diego Carlos makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
29' Southampton are in control of the ball.
28' Safe hands from Joe Lumley as he comes out and claims the ball
28' Jhon Duran wins an air challenge against Taylor Harwood-Bellis
27' Mateus Fernandes is penalised for pushing John McGinn.
27' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
26' The game is restarted.
26' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
26' John McGinn is penalised for pushing James Bree.
25' Nathan Wood relieves the pressure with a clearance
25' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 43%, Southampton: 57%.
24' G O O O A A A L - Jhon Duran from Aston Villa scores from outside the box with the left foot!24' Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
24' Jhon Duran makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
24' Taylor Harwood-Bellis relieves the pressure with a clearance
24' Safe hands from Joe Lumley as he comes out and claims the ball
24' Kyle Walker-Peters successfully blocks the shot
24' A shot by John McGinn is blocked.
24' Good effort by Jhon Duran as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
23' Boubacar Kamara relieves the pressure with a clearance
23' Goal kick for Southampton.
23' James Bree makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
23' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
22' Adam Armstrong from Southampton is ruled offside.
22' Southampton are trying to create something here.
21' Southampton are trying to create something here.
20' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 56%, Southampton: 44%.
20' Cameron Archer from Southampton goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ian Maatsen
20' Morgan Rogers makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
20' Flynn Downes relieves the pressure with a clearance
20' Diego Carlos makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
19' Southampton are trying to create something here.
19' Flynn Downes relieves the pressure with a clearance
19' Ian Maatsen makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
18' Southampton are in control of the ball.
18' The referee signals a free kick as Pau Torres from Aston Villa trips Tyler Dibling
17' Southampton are in control of the ball.
17' Southampton take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
17' Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
17' Ezri Konsa successfully blocks the shot
17' A shot by Cameron Archer is blocked.
17' Flynn Downes makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
16' Youri Tielemans relieves the pressure with a clearance
16' Kyle Walker-Peters from Southampton goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Leon Bailey
16' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
15' Joe Lumley relieves the pressure with a clearance
15' Aston Villa start a counter attack.
15' Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
15' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 50%, Southampton: 50%.
14' Joe Lumley from Southampton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
14' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
13' Leon Bailey from Aston Villa takes a short corner kick from the right.
13' Taylor Harwood-Bellis successfully blocks the shot
13' A shot by Morgan Rogers is blocked.
13' Youri Tielemans relieves the pressure with a clearance
12' Southampton take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
12' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
12' Nathan Wood relieves the pressure with a clearance
12' Morgan Rogers relieves the pressure with a clearance
11' Southampton take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
11' The game is restarted.
11' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
10' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
10' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
10' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 71%, Southampton: 29%.
10' The referee signals a free kick as John McGinn from Aston Villa trips Nathan Wood
9' Goal kick for Aston Villa.
9' Diego Carlos successfully blocks the shot
9' A shot by Ryan Manning is blocked.
9' Diego Carlos successfully blocks the shot
9' A shot by Mateus Fernandes is blocked.
8' Southampton are in control of the ball.
8' Flynn Downes from Southampton goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Boubacar Kamara
7' Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
7' Ian Maatsen relieves the pressure with a clearance
6' Southampton take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
6' Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
5' Ball possession: Aston Villa: 50%, Southampton: 50%.
5' Boubacar Kamara hand-balls.
5' Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Southampton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
4' Leon Bailey from Aston Villa takes a short corner kick from the right.
4' James Bree relieves the pressure with a clearance
3' Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
3' Southampton take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
3' Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
2' Goal kick for Southampton.
2' A chance presents itself to Diego Carlos from Aston Villa but his header goes wide
2' Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
1' James Bree from Southampton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
1' The referee signals a free kick as Ryan Manning from Southampton trips Leon Bailey
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' There is a strong crosswind.
1' Aston Villa kick-off, and the game is underway.
1' The referee starts the match.
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