Spurs v Aston Villa
Premier League 2025/26
Fixture Date – Sunday 19 October 2025
Kick-off – 2pm
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
⚽ Head-to-Head Record
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As of mid-May 2025, the clubs had played 178 competitive matches. Tottenham hold the edge with 79 wins, Aston Villa have won 63, and 36 ended in draws
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Another source shows similar totals: 69 wins for Spurs, 55 for Villa, and 32 draws (based on different dataset coverage)
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Since 2000, Villa have won 11 of their last 47 meetings, while Spurs won 24, showing Tottenham’s dominance in modern decades
📈 Competitive Balance
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In Premier League-only matches (54 meetings), Spurs won about 24 while Villa won 15, with 15 draws
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Recent contest trends: In their last five Premier League clashes up to May 2025, Villa have won three, Spurs two, with Villa having a goal deficit of –3 in those five matches
🏆 Notable Matches
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1971 League Cup Final (27 Feb 1971, Wembley): Spurs beat third-tier Aston Villa 2–0. This marked the turning point in Villa’s resurgence—just ten years later they’d be English champions and European Cup winners.
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1981 FA Charity Shield (22 Aug 1981, Wembley): League champions Villa drew 2–2 with FA Cup winners Spurs; Peter Withe scored twice for Villa and Mark Falco twice for Tottenham. The trophy was shared for six months.
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Infamous Draw (March 1966): Tottenham let slip a 5–1 lead to draw 5–5 with Villa at White Hart Lane, with Tony Hateley scoring four goals for Villa in the comeback—one of English football’s most dramatic turnarounds The Times.
📰 Recent Flashpoints
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FA Cup 2025 (February 9, Villa Park): Aston Villa upset Tottenham 2–1. Jacob Ramsey netted inside 58 seconds, and Morgan Rogers added a second. Spurs scored a late consolation via new signing Mathys Tel, but Villa advanced to the fifth round for the first time in a decade
📊 Summary Table
Period / Competition | Spurs Wins | Villa Wins | Draws |
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All-time (~178 matches) | 79 | 63 | 36 |
Premier League only (54) | ~24 | ~15 | ~15 |
Since 2000 | ~24 | 11 | – |
Last 5 Premier League matches(recent) | 2 | 3 | 0 |
✅ Key Themes & Trends
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Tottenham’s historical dominance: Spurs have overall more wins, especially in early and mid‑20th century matches.
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Villa’s competitive resurgence: In recent years, Aston Villa have often outperformed Spurs head-to-head, particularly in cup competitions and selected league fixtures.
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Classic encounters: Matches such as the 1971 League Cup final and the 1966 comeback draw have cemented rivalry folklore.
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Recent drama: The 2025 FA Cup upset marks Villa’s growing edge in knockout settings.
preview of Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa, from the upcoming Premier League 2025/26 season, scheduled for Saturday 18 October 2025, kick‑off at 3pm at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
🗓️ Fixture Details
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Date: Sunday, 19 October 2025
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Kick‑off: 2 pm BST
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Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
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🆚 Form & Recent Head-to-Head
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Aston Villa dominated their last encounter, a 2‑0 Premier League win at Villa Park on 16 May 2025, controlling possession (67.8%) and creating more chances
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Earlier, Villa knocked Spurs out of the FA Cup in February 2025 with a 2‑1 upset, scoring inside the opening minute
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In contrast, their previous Premier League clash in November 2024 saw Tottenham win 4‑1 away, while Villa had a confident 4‑0 victory at Spurs in March 2024.
📊 Team Momentum & Predictions
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Aston Villa concluded the 2024–25 season in 6th place, reaching the Champions League quarter‑finals under Unai Emery, who remains at the helm entering 2025–26
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Villa’s summer acquisitions include striker Zépiqueno Redmond and keeper Marco Bizot; they retain a solid core featuring Ollie Watkins, who recently became their all‑time Premier League goalscorer (75 goals)
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Tottenham Hotspur, despite winning the 2025 Europa League, ended the previous league season in 17th place—their lowest top-flight finish ever (38 points).
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Their domestic struggles were compounded by an injury crisis and managerial instability. Ange Postecoglou was dismissed in June 2025, with the squad in transition ahead of this season
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Projections suggest a difficult season for Spurs: Opta simulations place them finishing around 14th, with only a 4.1% chance of a top‑six finish and a 5.8% relegation risk
Sportsmole projected a 4‑1 Villa win in their last preview, citing Villa’s strong league form and Tottenham’s likely rotation and lack of focus
🔍 Match Preview Summary
Category | Details |
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Villa’s Form | Inconsistent pre‑season, but strong finish to 2024‑25. Champions League experience under Emery. Recent win vs Bournemouth and European nights inspire confidence |
Spurs’ Status | Europa League winners but rebuilding post‑Postecoglou. Domestic depth questions and potential roster changes. |
Key Player | Ollie Watkins continues as Villa’s talisman, consistent goal threat and top scorer . |
Tactical Narrative | Emery’s tactical discipline vs Spurs’ transition. Villa likely to press and dominate midfield; Spurs may lack rhythm. |
Prediction | Villa heavy favourites; prediction leans to a 2–1 or 3–1 win for them, building on recent control over Spurs. |
🔔 Context & What to Watch
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Villa’s early-season squad stability and cup fatigue from Spurs could be decisive.
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Tottenham may still be integrating new leadership or tactical systems post-managerial change.
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Fitness, squad rotation, and who starts up front for Spurs will be game‑defining.
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