Aston Villa v Chelsea

 

Aston Villa v Chelsea
Premier League 2025/26
Fixture Date – Wednesday 4 March 2026
Kick-off – 8pm
Villa Park, Birmingham

Here’s a detailed look into the history of Aston Villa vs Chelsea in the Premier League, building up to the upcoming fixture at Villa Park on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, with an 8 pm kick-off:

Premier League Head-to-Head Record

• 54 Premier League meetings so far:

  • Chelsea wins: 28

  • Aston Villa wins: 13

  • Draws: 13

• Across all competitions (since the 1990s), Chelsea have played Villa ~152 times, winning 62, drawing 36, and losing 54. They’ve scored 237 goals to Villa’s 215

Recent Premier League Results

From the 2023–24 season onward, notable Premier League encounters include:

• Feb 22, 2025 – Villa 2–1 Chelsea at Villa Park

• Dec 1, 2024 – Chelsea enjoyed a 3–0 win at Stamford Bridge

• Apr 27, 2024 – A tight 2–2 draw at Villa Park

Last season’s split results show the ebb and flow:

• Villa Park (2024–25): Villa 2–1 Chelsea

• Stamford Bridge (2024–25): Chelsea 3–0 Villa

Trends & Insights

• Home vs Away:

  • At Villa Park, Villa have been impressive, winning 11 of 19 meetings, drawing 7, and losing just once in the Premier League

  • At Stamford Bridge, Chelsea lead with 12 wins in 19 matches

• High-Scoring Encounters:

  • Chelsea’s biggest win margin: 8–0 against Villa in December 2012

  • Villa’s top etching: 6–3 win, marking their biggest away scoring in this rivalry

• Key Players:

  • Ollie Watkins has been a thorn in Chelsea’s side—scoring consecutive match-winning goals at Stamford Bridge and almost a hat-trick in one (FA Cup vs Premier League)

  • Cole Palmer set personal milestones by contributing to Chelsea’s 3–0 victory over Villa in December 2024

Lead-Up to March 4, 2026 Fixture

1. Dec 27, 2025 – Chelsea vs Villa at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League.

2. Mar 4, 2026 – Upcoming match at Villa Park, Wednesday, 8 pm.

These ties often carry heavy stakes—top-four positioning, European qualification, and bragging rights.

Key Takeaways

• Chelsea hold the edge historically, especially at Stamford Bridge.

• Villa are formidable on home turf and have turned the tide in recent years.

• Matches tend to be high-stakes and can be goal-rich affairs—8–0 and 6–3 results are proof.

• With same-night kick-off tensions, fitness, squad depth, and form will be crucial in March 2026.

Looking Ahead

Given the form trends:

• Villa Park booking might lean slightly toward the hosts who’ve shown strong home resilience.

• Chelsea’s away record shouldn’t be overlooked—they’ve responded impressively after setbacks.

• Both teams to score is a likely scenario, considering their historical offensive output.

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