Aston Villa v Burnley

Here’s a historical overview of the Aston Villa vs Burnley fixture ahead of their Premier League clash at Villa Park on Saturday 4 October 2025 (3 pm):

Head-to-Head (All Competitions)

• Total meetings since 1899 exceed 100 matches, covering league and cup contests

• Aston Villa generally dominate: Villa have won significantly more, with Burnley claiming far fewer victories.

• Notable result: Villa’s 10–0 win at Villa Park on 29 August 1925 – one of their most emphatic home victories

⚽ Premier League Era (since 2009)

• They’ve faced each other around 10 times in Premier League fixtures to date

• Record in PL:

  • Aston Villa: ~3 wins

  • Burnley: ~2 wins

  • Draws: ~5

• Including wider matchups (total ~15 meetings since 2004):

  • Villa: 7 wins, Burnley: 3, Draws: 5

Villa Park: Memorable Encounters

• 21 February 2010 – Villa triumphed 5–2, with James Milner netting and celebrating his 50th win in a Villa shirt

• 30 December 2023 – A tightly-fought 3–2 victory, sealed by Douglas Luiz’s stoppage-time penalty

• 4 April 1964 – A young Villa team beat Burnley 2–0, with two headers by Peter Hateley

Recent Trends (since 2004)

From the past 15 games:

• Aston Villa: 7 wins, scoring 27 goals

• Burnley: 3 wins, 20 goals

• Draws: 5

• At Villa Park specifically, Villa strong asset, frequently scoring 1.8 goals per appearance on average

Summary Ahead of 5 October 2025

• Villa possess a significantly better historical record, especially at home.

• Recent form favours goal-laden matches (e.g., 3–2, 5–2 scorelines).

• Expect a lively, attacking atmosphere with Villa likely to push for a win.