Match report

Aston Villa Defeats Bristol City 3-0 in League Cup Clash

Bristol City
Bristol City
0–3
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Aston Villa
Aston Villa
Sep 24, 2020

Aston Villa put on a clinical display to defeat Bristol City 3-0 in the League Cup, with goals from A. El Ghazi, Bertrand Traoré, and O. Watkins ensuring a comfortable win for the visitors. Bristol City struggled to find their footing against the efficient Aston Villa side, who dominated the match from start to finish.

Key Facts

  • • A. El Ghazi scored the opening goal for Aston Villa at 11 minutes, assisted by Keinan Davis.
  • • Bertrand Traoré extended the lead to 2-0 just three minutes later, with an assist from H. Lansbury.
  • • O. Watkins sealed the victory with a third goal at 73 minutes, assisted by Trézéguet.
  • • Bristol City made three substitutions throughout the match, while Aston Villa made four.

Lineups

Bristol City

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 12 M. O’Leary (G)
  • 23 T. Moore (D)
  • 26 Z. Vyner (D)
  • 43 S. Sessegnon (M)
  • 29 C. Brunt (M)
  • 25 T. Rowe (D)
  • 19 N. Eliasson (M)
  • 45 K. Palmer (M)
  • 4 Á. Nagy (M)
  • 9 F. Diedhiou (F)
  • 18 A. Semenyo (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 T. Bakinson
  • 42 H. Massengo
  • 7 C. Martin
  • 5 A. Mawson
  • 1 D. Bentley
  • 10 J. Paterson
  • 21 N. Wells

Aston Villa

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 12 J. Steer (G)
  • 27 Ahmed El Mohamady (D)
  • 3 N. Taylor (D)
  • 24 F. Guilbert (D)
  • 30 K. Hause (D)
  • 8 H. Lansbury (M)
  • 19 M. Nakamba (M)
  • 21 A. El Ghazi (F)
  • 41 J. Ramsey (M)
  • 15 B. Traoré (F)
  • 39 K. Davis (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 Trézéguet
  • 11 O. Watkins
  • 14 C. Hourihane
  • 18 M. Targett
  • 28 L. Kalinić
  • 5 T. Mings
  • 7 J. McGinn

Timeline

  1. Aston Villa
    11' Aston Villa Goal · Normal Goal
    A. El Ghazi · Assist: Keinan Davis
  2. Aston Villa
    14' Aston Villa Goal · Normal Goal
    Bertrand Traoré · Assist: H. Lansbury
  3. Bristol City
    66' Bristol City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Brunt · On: T. Bakinson
  4. Aston Villa
    70' Aston Villa subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Bertrand Traoré · On: Trézéguet
  5. Aston Villa
    70' Aston Villa subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Keinan Davis · On: O. Watkins
  6. Aston Villa
    73' Aston Villa Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Watkins · Assist: Trézéguet
  7. Aston Villa
    78' Aston Villa subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Lansbury · On: C. Hourihane
  8. Bristol City
    84' Bristol City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Palmer · On: H. Massengo
  9. Bristol City
    84' Bristol City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Diedhiou · On: Chris Martin

Match Stats

Stat Bristol City Aston Villa
Fouls 8 7
Pass Accuracy 85% 85%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 19
Corners 2 6
Total Passes 453 546
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 2 10
Shots off Target 8 5
Possession 46% 54%
Accurate Passes 385 464
Shots Inside Box 7 13
Saves 7 2
Shots Outside Box 5 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goals from A. El Ghazi and Bertrand Traoré in the 11th and 14th minutes set the tone for the match, giving Aston Villa a commanding lead and control over the game.
  • ▸ O. Watkins' third goal in the 73rd minute effectively ended any hopes Bristol City had of mounting a comeback, solidifying Aston Villa's dominance.