Match report
Aston Villa Stuns Liverpool 4-2 in Premier League Clash
Aston Villa
4–2
FT
Liverpool
May 15, 2026
In a remarkable comeback, Aston Villa stuns Liverpool 4-2, securing a crucial victory in the Premier League. Morgan Rogers and O. Watkins both score twice, while Liverpool's Van Dijk finds the net twice as well, but it wasn't enough to keep up with Villa's relentless attack. Aston Villa's victory solidifies their position in the league and leaves Liverpool searching for answers.
Key Facts
- • Aston Villa defeats Liverpool 4-2
- • Morgan Rogers opens the scoring for Aston Villa at 42'
- • O. Watkins scores twice, including a double goal streak at 57' and 73'
- • V. van Dijk scores two goals for Liverpool at 52' and 90+2'
- • J. McGinn finishes the match with a late goal at 89'
- • Substitutions for Liverpool include J. Gomez out and F. Chiesa in at 66'
Lineups
Aston Villa
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 23 Emiliano Martínez (G)
- 2 Matty Cash (D)
- 4 Ezri Konsa (D)
- 14 Pau Torres (D)
- 12 Lucas Digne (D)
- 3 Victor Lindelöf (M)
- 8 Youri Tielemans (M)
- 7 John McGinn (M)
- 27 Morgan Rogers (M)
- 10 Emiliano Buendía (M)
- 11 Ollie Watkins (F)
Substitutes
- 6 Ross Barkley
- 22 Ian Maatsen
- 19 Jadon Sancho
- 21 Douglas Luiz
- 40 Marco Bizot
- 16 Andrés García
- 26 Lamare Bogarde
- 31 Leon Bailey
- 18 Tammy Abraham
Liverpool
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 25 Giorgi Mamardashvili (G)
- 2 Joe Gomez (D)
- 5 Ibrahima Konaté (D)
- 4 Virgil van Dijk (D)
- 6 Miloš Kerkez (D)
- 38 Ryan Gravenberch (M)
- 10 Alexis Mac Allister (M)
- 17 Curtis Jones (M)
- 8 Dominik Szoboszlai (M)
- 73 Rio Ngumoha (M)
- 18 Cody Gakpo (F)
Substitutes
- 7 Florian Wirtz
- 14 Federico Chiesa
- 11 Mohamed Salah
- 28 Freddie Woodman
- 26 Andy Robertson
- 75 Mor Talla Ndiaye
- 42 Trey Nyoni
- 53 James McConnell
- 79 Will Wright
Timeline
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39' Aston Villa Card · Yellow CardM. Cash
Roughing
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42' Aston Villa Goal · Normal GoalMorgan Rogers · Assist: L. Digne
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45'+3 Aston Villa Card · Yellow CardO. Watkins
Delay of game
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46' Aston Villa subst · Substitution 1Off: V. Lindelof · On: R. Barkley
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52' Liverpool Goal · Normal GoalV. van Dijk · Assist: D. Szoboszlai
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57' Aston Villa Goal · Normal GoalO. Watkins · Assist: Morgan Rogers
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62' Liverpool Card · Yellow CardJ. Gomez
Tripping
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66' Liverpool subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Gomez · On: F. Chiesa
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66' Liverpool subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Gravenberch · On: F. Wirtz
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66' Aston Villa Card · Yellow CardJ. McGinn
Roughing
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73' Aston Villa Goal · Normal GoalO. Watkins
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74' Liverpool subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Gakpo · On: Mohamed Salah
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85' Aston Villa subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Buendia · On: I. Maatsen
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89' Aston Villa Goal · Normal GoalJ. McGinn · Assist: O. Watkins
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90'+2 Liverpool Goal · Normal GoalV. van Dijk · Assist: D. Szoboszlai
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90' Aston Villa subst · Substitution 3Off: J. McGinn · On: J. Sancho
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90' Aston Villa subst · Substitution 4Off: Y. Tielemans · On: Douglas Luiz
Match Stats
| Stat | Aston Villa | Liverpool |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 87% |
| Offsides | 2 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 14 | 15 |
| Corners | 4 | 9 |
| Total Passes | 359 | 430 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 9 | 5 |
| xG | 1.91 | 1.52 |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 7 |
| Possession | 45% | 55% |
| Goals Prevented | -1.25 | -1.25 |
| Accurate Passes | 296 | 372 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 9 |
| Saves | 3 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Aston Villa's early lead set the tone, with Morgan Rogers scoring in the 42nd minute, giving Villa the confidence to push forward.
- ▸ O. Watkins' second goal at the 73rd minute sealed Aston Villa's dominance, shifting the momentum significantly in their favor and effectively ending Liverpool's hopes of a comeback.