Bournemouth vs Aston Villa: Results, Lineups, Stats & H2H

Bournemouth and Aston Villa traded goals in a 1-1 draw on February 7, 2026, at Vitality Stadium — teenager Rayan cancelling Morgan Rogers’ opener to keep the Cherries firmly in the European qualification conversation with three months of the season remaining.

Latest Result: Bournemouth 1-1 Aston Villa ·
Bournemouth Rank: 6th ·
Aston Villa Rank: 5th ·
Match Date: 7 Feb 2026 ·
Goal Scorer (Bournemouth): Rayan

Bournemouth vs Aston Villa Results

The February 7 clash at Vitality Stadium produced a result that neither side will be thrilled with, yet both can justify as a solid away point. Sofascore recorded a 1-1 final score, with Morgan Rogers giving Aston Villa the lead after 22 minutes before Rayan equalised for the Cherries in the 55th minute.

Latest Match Outcome

Both teams entered the match separated by just two points in the Premier League table — Villa in 5th with 40 points, Bournemouth in 6th with 38. The draw maintains that two-point gap, meaning neither side gained ground in the race for European qualification spots.

Full-Time Score

The match ended 1-1, with Rayan’s goal proving the difference on the night for Bournemouth. FotMob noted that the 33-minute span between goals saw Villa control much of the possession before the hosts eventually wrestled momentum back.

Bournemouth vs Aston Villa Lineups

Both managers named competitive XIs for this Round 25 fixture, with Andoni Iraola and Unai Emery deploying their preferred 4-2-3-1 formations. FotMob confirmed the following starting lineups.

Starting XI

Bournemouth’s lineup: Djordje Petrovic — Álex Jiménez, James Hill, Marcos Senesi, Adrien Truffert — Alex Scott, Lewis Cook — Rayan, Junior Kroupi, Amine Adli — Evanilson.

Aston Villa’s lineup: Emiliano Martínez — Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Tyrone Mings, Lucas Digne — Amadou Onana, Douglas Luiz — Jadon Sancho, Morgan Rogers, Emiliano Buendía — Ollie Watkins.

Key Substitutions

Bournemouth introduced David Brooks for Rayan in the 87th minute and brought on Enes Ünal for Evanilson at full-time. Sofascore recorded that Villa made two changes: Leon Bailey replaced Emiliano Buendía at the 66th minute, and Ross Barkley came on for Douglas Luiz at the 77th minute.

The implication: With both managers favouring attack over caution deep into the second half, the fixture list ahead will test whether squad depth becomes a deciding factor in the European qualification race.

Bournemouth vs Aston Villa Stats

Beyond the scoreline, the statistical picture reveals a match where the home side created significantly more but found Villa’s goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez in inspired form. FootyStats provided the detailed breakdown.

Possession and Shots

Bournemouth dominated possession with 53% compared to Villa’s 47%, but the most striking differential came in the attacking third. The Cherries fired 20 total shots with nine on target, while Villa managed only seven attempts with four finding the mark. That 13-shot difference tells the story of a side that controlled the ball but struggled to convert into meaningful chances — something Unai Emery will need to address ahead of upcoming fixtures against tighter defensive setups.

xG Breakdown

Expected goals data from FootyStats showed Bournemouth posting an xG of 2.44 against Villa’s 0.99 — a gap of 1.45 that makes the final 1-1 result feel like a missed opportunity for the home side. In other words, Bournemouth created chances worth nearly two and a half expected goals but managed only one actual goal, while Villa scored from a single clear opportunity worth approximately one expected goal.

What this means: Bournemouth’s attacking output far outstripped their haul, and the data suggests they should have secured all three points — a concern that will trouble Andoni Iraola as the season run-in approaches.

Bournemouth vs Aston Villa H2H

The head-to-head record between these two clubs has shifted in recent seasons as both have rebuilt their squads under new managers. Sofascore aggregates Premier League meetings between the sides dating back to their first encounters in the mid-2010s.

Overall Record

In 12 documented Premier League meetings, Bournemouth have historically struggled against Villa, winning only twice compared to Villa’s five victories with five draws. The February 7 result adds another point to the Cherries’ tally but does little to narrow the historical gap in this fixture.

Recent Encounters

The February 2026 draw follows a pattern established in recent seasons — tight, competitive matches where both teams create chances but neither consistently dominates. Villa’s win rate in this fixture drops significantly when playing away from Villa Park, suggesting Vitality Stadium has become a difficult venue for visiting sides regardless of form.

“We knew they would come with intensity. The equaliser was coming because of how we were pressing. It is a point we can build on.” — Andoni Iraola, Bournemouth head coach

What this means: Even with Villa dominant historically, Bournemouth’s recent uptick at Vitality Stadium — including this 1-1 draw — indicates the fixture has become more competitive as the Cherries close the gap on established top-half clubs.

Bournemouth vs Aston Villa Last Match

The most recent encounter on February 7, 2026 delivered on the tactical promise of two well-organised mid-table sides pushing for European places. FotMob and Sofascore both confirm the timeline and key details.

Highlights Recap

The match began with Villa looking comfortable in possession, building through Douglas Luiz and Amadou Onana in midfield before Morgan Rogers opened the scoring with a well-taken finish after a quick one-two on the edge of the box. Bournemouth responded well, with Junior Kroupi and Amine Adli linking effectively on the right side before Rayan found space in the box to head home from a James Hill cross at the 55th minute.

Key Moments

The closing stages saw both managers make attacking substitutions — Leon Bailey’s pace caused problems for Bournemouth’s left-back Adrien Truffert — but neither side could find a winner. Referee Anthony Taylor kept the match clean with only one yellow card for each side, allowing for an open, attacking contest that reflected the quality both squads possess.

“Rayan has been working hard in training. To see him score his first goal here in front of our fans — that is what we want for our young players.” — Andoni Iraola, Bournemouth head coach

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