Match report
Aston Villa Defeats Bologna 4-0 in UEFA Europa League
Aston Villa
4–0
FT
Bologna
Apr 16, 2026
Aston Villa stuns Bologna with a 4-0 victory in the UEFA Europa League, showcasing their offensive prowess and tactical discipline. Goals by O. Watkins, E. Buendia, Morgan Rogers, and E. Konsa sealed the win for the Villans. Bologna struggled to respond, with yellow cards and early substitutions signaling their defensive struggles.
Key Facts
- • O. Watkins scored the first goal at the 16th minute with an assist from Morgan Rogers.
- • Morgan Rogers scored a penalty at the 26th minute after it was confirmed by VAR.
- • E. Buendia added another goal at the 26th minute with an assist from L. Digne.
- • Morgan Rogers scored his second goal at the 39th minute with an assist from J. McGinn.
- • E. Konsa scored the fourth and final goal at the 89th minute with an assist from T. Abraham.
Lineups
Aston Villa
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 23 Emiliano Martinez (G)
- 2 Matty Cash (D)
- 4 Ezri Konsa (D)
- 14 Pau Torres (D)
- 12 Lucas Digne (D)
- 24 Amadou Onana (M)
- 8 Youri Tielemans (M)
- 7 John McGinn (M)
- 27 Morgan Rogers (M)
- 10 Emiliano Buendía (M)
- 11 Ollie Watkins (F)
Substitutes
- 31 Leon Bailey
- 18 Tammy Abraham
- 21 Douglas Luiz
- 19 Jadon Sancho
- 26 Lamare Bogarde
- 40 Marco Bizot
- 64 James Wright
- 16 Andrés García
- 22 Ian Maatsen
- 5 Tyrone Mings
- 3 Victor Lindelof
- 9 Harvey Elliott
Bologna
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 13 Federico Ravaglia (G)
- 33 Juan Miranda (D)
- 41 Martin Vitík (D)
- 16 Nicolò Casale (D)
- 17 João Mário (D)
- 8 Remo Freuler (M)
- 6 Nikola Moro (M)
- 10 Federico Bernardeschi (M)
- 19 Lewis Ferguson (M)
- 11 Jonathan Rowe (M)
- 9 Santiago Castro (F)
Substitutes
- 20 Nadir Zortea
- 7 Riccardo Orsolini
- 23 Simon Sohm
- 21 Jens Odgaard
- 14 Torbjørn Heggem
- 25 Massimo Pessina
- 82 Matteo Franceschelli
- 22 Charalampos Lykogiannis
- 4 Tommaso Pobega
- 28 Nicolò Cambiaghi
- 73 Francesco Castaldo
Timeline
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16' Aston Villa Goal · Normal GoalO. Watkins · Assist: Morgan Rogers
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23' Aston Villa Var · Penalty confirmedMorgan Rogers
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26' Aston Villa Goal · Normal GoalE. Buendia · Assist: L. Digne
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29' Bologna Card · Yellow CardF. Bernardeschi
Foul
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39' Aston Villa Goal · Normal GoalMorgan Rogers · Assist: J. McGinn
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46' Bologna subst · Substitution 1Off: F. Bernardeschi · On: R. Orsolini
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46' Bologna subst · Substitution 2Off: Joao Mario · On: N. Zortea
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46' Bologna subst · Substitution 3Off: Remo Freuler · On: Simon Sohm
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64' Aston Villa subst · Substitution 1Off: J. McGinn · On: L. Bailey
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64' Aston Villa subst · Substitution 2Off: O. Watkins · On: T. Abraham
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74' Aston Villa subst · Substitution 3Off: Y. Tielemans · On: Douglas Luiz
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74' Aston Villa subst · Substitution 4Off: Morgan Rogers · On: J. Sancho
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76' Bologna subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Castro · On: J. Odgaard
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78' Aston Villa subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Onana · On: L. Bogarde
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82' Bologna subst · Substitution 5Off: N. Casale · On: Torbjørn Heggem
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89' Aston Villa Goal · Normal GoalE. Konsa · Assist: T. Abraham
Match Stats
| Stat | Aston Villa | Bologna |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 17 |
| Pass Accuracy | 80% | 87% |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 13 | 11 |
| Corners | 4 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 320 | 381 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 4 |
| xG | 2.49 | 0.80 |
| Shots off Target | 1 | 3 |
| Possession | 46% | 54% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 256 | 332 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 6 |
| Saves | 3 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early goal by O. Watkins and subsequent penalty confirmed by VAR at the 23rd minute gave Aston Villa a strong lead and confidence boost.
- ▸ The substitution of key players like J. McGinn and O. Watkins at the 64th minute maintained Aston Villa's momentum and allowed them to secure a commanding lead.