Aston Villa vs Fulham FC Preview – Match Preview
Aston Villa are 18th in the Premier League with 3 points from 5 matches. They have scored 3 goals and conceded 7 in all competitions.
Before the international break, Villa lost 1-0 to Brentford and 3-0 to Crystal Palace. They also had three draws: 0-0 vs Everton and 1-1 vs Sunderland.
On Thursday, Villa finally got their first win of the season, 1-0 vs Bologna at home in the Europa League. John McGinn scored early. Villa still allowed 1.24 xG, but held on for the win.
Fulham under Marco Silva are unbeaten in 6 of their 7 games in all competitions this season.
Their only loss was 2-0 at Chelsea. After that, they won three in a row, including league wins 1-0 vs Leeds and 3-1 vs Brentford.
They continued the run with a 1-0 EFL Cup win over Cambridge. Fulham dominated the game (1.76-0.36 xG) and Emile Smith-Rowe scored the winner with 25 minutes left.
Match Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | Aston Villa vs Fulham FC |
| Competition | Premier League |
| Date (Today) | 28 Sept 2025 |
| Kick-off | 6:30 PM IST (2:00 PM BST) |
| Venue | Villa Park |
| City | Birmingham, England |
Aston Villa vs Fulham FC Team
Head-to-Head Stats
| Match Player | Aston Villa Win | Fulham Win | Draw |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 | 30 | 26 | 22 |
Aston Villa vs Fulham FC – last 5 head-to-head encounters
| Date | Competition | Fixture | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 May 2025 | Premier League | Aston Villa vs Fulham | 1-0 | Villa Park |
| 19 Oct 2024 | Premier League | Fulham vs Aston Villa | 1-3 | Craven Cottage |
| 17 Feb 2024 | Premier League | Fulham vs Aston Villa | 1-2 | Craven Cottage |
| 12 Nov 2023 | Premier League | Aston Villa vs Fulham | 3-1 | Villa Park |
| 25 Apr 2023 | Premier League | Aston Villa vs Fulham | 1-0 | Villa Park |
Aston Villa – last 5 Matches
| Date | Opponent | Comp. | H/A | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep 2025 | Bologna | UEFA Europa League | Home | 1-0 |
| 21 Sep 2025 | Sunderland | Premier League | Away | 1-1 |
| 16 Sep 2025 | Brentford | EFL Cup | Away | 1-1 (lost 2-4 pens) |
| 13 Sep 2025 | Everton | Premier League | Away | 0-0 |
| 31 Aug 2025 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | Home | 0-3 |
Fulham FC – last 5 Matches
| Date | Opponent | Comp. | H/A | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep 2025 | Cambridge United | EFL Cup | Home | 1-0 |
| 20 Sep 2025 | Brentford | Premier League | Home | 3-1 |
| 13 Sep 2025 | Leeds United | Premier League | Home | 1-0 |
| 30 Aug 2025 | Chelsea | Premier League | Away | 0-2 |
| 27 Aug 2025 | Bristol City | EFL Cup | Home | 2-0 |
Aston Villa vs Fulham FC Team Comparison
| Team | Pos | Played | W-D-L | Points | Goals (F-A) | Form (last 5 league) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Villa | 18th | 5 | 0-3-2 | 3 | 1-7 | D L L D D |
| Fulham | 8th | 5 | 2-2-1 | 8 | 6-5 | D D L W W |
Aston Villa vs Fulham FC: Team strengths vs risks
| Team | Main Strengths | Key Risks |
|---|---|---|
| Aston Villa | Structure under Emery; can grind results (Bologna win) | Low scoring, confidence fragile after early league run |
| Fulham | Compact shape, effective on transitions; recent winning habit | Finishing can dip in tighter games; away-night concentration |
Aston Villa vs Fulham FC Team News & Lineup
Aston Villa (4-2-3-1):
Emiliano Martínez; Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Tyrone Mings, Lucas Digne; John McGinn, Boubacar Kamara; Harvey Elliott, Morgan Rogers, Emi Buendía; Ollie Watkins.
Team news: Youri Tielemans is unlikely to play (calf). Amadou Onana is also a doubt (thigh).
Fulham (4-2-3-1):
Bernd Leno; Kenny Tete, Joachim Andersen, Calvin Bassey, Ryan Sessegnon; Saša Lukić, Sander Berge; Harry Wilson, Josh King, Alex Iwobi; Rodrigo Muniz.
Team news: Winger Kevin is out with a shoulder injury.
Aston Villa vs Fulham FC Match Prediction
Aston Villa are not in good form, and Fulham rarely lose. With their momentum, the Cottagers can win or at least get a draw at Villa Park.
| Market | Pick | Why | Confidence* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match Result + BTTS | Fulham or Draw & BTTS: No | Villa’s scoring has been low; Fulham are compact and in better form. A cagey game suits the away side. | ★★★★☆ |
| Clean Sheet | Fulham clean sheet – Yes | Villa have struggled for goals; Fulham’s shape limits clear chances. | ★★★☆☆ |
| HT/FT | Draw / Fulham | Expect a tight first half; Fulham to edge it after the break on transitions. | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Total Goals (safer) | Under 3.5 | Both teams’ recent profiles point to controlled tempo and limited chances. | ★★★★☆ |
| Exact Margin (long shot) | Fulham by 1 goal (0-1 or 1-2) | Small edges and form favour a narrow away win. | ★★☆☆☆ |
