Aston Villa vs Sunderland
Villa Park
S. Barrott
2025/2026
Match Report
Aston Villa survived a remarkable late scare to beat Sunderland 4-3 at Villa Park, with substitute Tammy Abraham's stoppage-time flick sealing one of the season's most dramatic victories.
Ollie Watkins set the tone inside two minutes with a header, but Chris Rigg — just 18 years old — levelled with his first ever Premier League goal. Watkins grabbed his second on 36 minutes before Morgan Rogers made it 3-1 right after the break. Sunderland refused to fold: Trai Hume curled a stunning strike into the far corner on 86 minutes, and Wilson Isidor equalised barely 60 seconds later to spark mayhem. Emiliano Martínez then produced a crucial save to keep the scores level before Abraham stole it in the 90+4th minute, flicking home Lucas Digne's cross.
The result keeps Aston Villa firmly in contention for Champions League football, while Sunderland leave Villa Park empty-handed despite coming agonisingly close to a stunning comeback point.
Match Events
2'
9'
36'
46'
63'
63'
66'
N. Sadiki(Roughing)
70'
70'
80'
84'
86'
87'
90+3'
90+5'
N. Mukiele(Tripping)
90+8'
A. Onana(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
90+8'
D. Ballard(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
2'
9'
36'
46'
63'
63'
66'
N. Sadiki(Roughing)
70'
70'
80'
84'
86'
87'
90+3'
90+5'
N. Mukiele(Tripping)
(Unsportsmanlike conduct)A. Onana
90+8'
90+8'
D. Ballard(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
Standings
| # | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Aston Villa | 17 | 7 | 9 | +6 | 58 |
| 11 | Sunderland | 12 | 10 | 11 | -4 | 46 |
Statistics
50%Possession50%
15Shots10
7Shots on Target7
4Corners5
11Fouls11
0Offsides3
1Yellow Cards3
396Passes399
4Saves3
Injuries & Suspensions
Head to Head
29
Aston Villa wins
17
Draws
12
Sunderland wins
Goals: 91 - 53
