Round 35 Kickoff: May 3, 2026 · 21:00 EEST · Finland time

BW Game Hub Finland: Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur: Premier League Round 35

Aston Villa

4-2-3-1

Unai Emery

Full Time

1 – 2

HT: 0-2

Tottenham Hotspur

4-2-3-1

Roberto De Zerbi

Winner

Updated: July 21, 2026 · 05:13 EEST · Finland time

Match Facts

Kickoff

May 3, 2026 · 21:00 EEST · Finland time

Status

Full Time

Competition

Premier League

Venue

Villa Park

Country

England

Referee

Samuel Barrott

Round

Round 35

Match Summary

Winner Tottenham Hotspur

AuthorBW Game Hub Editorial Team - Football Analysis Unit

Half Time

0–2

90 Min

1–2

Goal Scorers

Match Timeline

Aston Villa Tottenham Hotspur

HT 12' 25' 90'

0'90'

Home goal Away goal Yellow Red

Match Events

90 MIN

Emiliano Buendia

Aston Villa 1–2

90 MIN

Conor Gallagher

Tottenham Hotspur

Yellow card

90 MIN

In: Pape Sarr

Out: Richarlison

Tottenham Hotspur

90 MIN

In: Lucas Bergvall

Out: Mathys Tel

Tottenham Hotspur

85 MIN

In: Emiliano Buendia

Out: Ross Barkley

Aston Villa

85 MIN

In: Leon Bailey

Out: Jadon Sancho

Aston Villa

81 MIN

Kevin Danso

Tottenham Hotspur

Yellow card

77 MIN

Morgan Rogers

Aston Villa

Yellow card

73 MIN

Mathys Tel

Tottenham Hotspur

Yellow card

67 MIN

In: Yves Bissouma

Out: Rodrigo Bentancur

Tottenham Hotspur

66 MIN

In: Djed Spence

Out: Randal Kolo Muani

Tottenham Hotspur

60 MIN

In: Ollie Watkins

Out: Tammy Abraham

Aston Villa

51 MIN

Ross Barkley

Aston Villa

Yellow card

45 MIN

Rodrigo Bentancur

Tottenham Hotspur

Yellow card

27 MIN

Randal Kolo Muani

Tottenham Hotspur

Yellow card

25 MIN

Richarlison

Tottenham Hotspur 0–2

12 MIN

Conor Gallagher

Tottenham Hotspur 0–1

Key Statistics

1 Assists 1

5 Corners 5

0 Counter Attacks 2

12 Fouls 12

Statistics

Aston Villa Tottenham Hotspur

Assists

Ball Possession

45%

55%

Corners

Counter Attacks

Fouls

Free Kicks

Goal Attempts

Goal Kicks

Goals

Offsides

Red Cards

Saves

Shots Off Target

Shots On Target

Substitutions

Throws In

Treatments

Yellow Cards

Attacks

Dangerous Attacks

Total Passes

173

282

Post-Match Analysis Full Time

BW Game Hub Finland: Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur: Premier League Round 35 Match Report, Result and Tactical Analysis

This had carried real pressure for both sides, and Tottenham Hotspur had handled it better. The 2-1 away win had shifted short-term momentum and confidence, while Aston Villa had been left to reflect on a night when fine margins and game management had decided the contest. A one-goal margin had underlined how small the difference had been in finishing and decision-making.

Spurs had taken the more efficient path through the first half, leading 2-0 at the break and using their 4-2-3-1 shape to create clearer passing lanes between Villa’s lines. Roberto De Zerbi’s choices had optimised spacing and chance quality, and Tottenham had looked calmer in transitions, especially when Villa had pushed forward. Unai Emery’s side had maintained their structure, but tactical imbalances at key moments had left them exposed in the critical zones.

The second half had turned into a contest of control, with two substitutions helping to change the rhythm and shape the flow after the interval. Villa had increased their pressing and had pushed for a response, but Tottenham had managed the tempo with greater discipline. The visitors had not needed a dominant spell in possession; instead, they had protected their lead through cleaner defensive organisation and more measured decisions in the final third.

Villa’s late goal had arrived in the 90th minute when Emiliano Buendia finished from Matty Cash’s assist, giving the home crowd a brief lift and rewarding their persistence. Yet the timing had also shown how much had been asked of Villa after the break. Tottenham had kept the match under control for long stretches, and the single yellow card on the away side had reflected a generally composed defensive display rather than a chaotic one.

What decided it

Tottenham had been more precise in the first half and had built a 2-0 lead before the interval.
De Zerbi’s spacing had supported better chance quality and cleaner transitions.
Emery’s side had been punished for imbalances when Villa had lost control in key moments.
Buendia’s stoppage-time strike had narrowed the scoreline, but it had come too late to change the result.

Next, both clubs had been left with clear tactical lessons, but Tottenham had taken the sharper confidence boost from a pressure-tested away victory.

AuthorBW Game Hub Editorial Team - Football Analysis UnitUpdated atJune 15, 2026 · 15:45 EEST · Finland timeRead time3 min read

Pre-Match Analysis Full Time

BW Game Hub Finland: Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur: Premier League Round 35 Match Preview, Prediction and Tactical Analysis

This would be a pressure test in the sharpest sense: Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur would meet with momentum at stake, and the result could shape how each side is viewed in the final stretch of the Premier League season. For readers in Finland following the wider European picture, this would be the kind of fixture where form alone would not be enough; character, control, and composure would matter just as much.

The main storyline would be simple: both teams would arrive from a 4-2-3-1 base, and both coaches would need to show that structure can still hold under stress. Unai Emery would be judged on pressing balance and on how well Villa protect the spaces behind the first wave of pressure. If the distances between the lines were to stretch, Tottenham would likely find chances to progress into more dangerous areas. If Villa keep their rest-defense compact, they could force the match into longer possession phases rather than open transitions.

For Tottenham, Roberto De Zerbi’s decisions from the bench could become decisive if the score remained level after the first hour. In that scenario, timing would matter: when to add energy, when to change the angle of the press, and when to make the final pass more direct. Without advanced metrics, the match would be read through momentum, chance quality, and which side would control the key phases after turnovers and set pieces.

Where the pressure would build

Aston Villa would likely look to create control through a cleaner first pass and more disciplined spacing in midfield. Tottenham, meanwhile, would try to tilt the game through possession spells and faster transitions after regains. With both teams set up in a mirrored 4-2-3-1, the wide areas and the second balls around the box could become especially important. One compact defensive block, one well-timed press, or one set piece could shift the rhythm quickly.

Villa would need pressing with control, not just intensity, to avoid leaving gaps behind the midfield line.
Tottenham would probably want to use quicker circulation to pull the block apart before attacking the half-spaces.
Set pieces could matter if chance creation from open play remains limited in the first hour.
Substitutions may become a major factor if the match stays level and the tempo starts to drop.

This would be a game where one clean tactical adjustment could decide the outcome.

AuthorBW Game Hub Editorial Team - Football Analysis UnitCreated atJune 4, 2026 · 18:59 EEST · Finland timeRead time2 min read

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Commentary

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90+7'

Tottenham Hotspur with a deserved victory after a fine display

90+7'

That's it! The referee blows the final whistle

90+7'

Ball possession: Aston Villa: 45%, Tottenham Hotspur: 55%.

90+7'

Djed Spence relieves the pressure with a clearance

90+7'

Tottenham Hotspur are in control of the ball.

90+7'

With the goal, Aston Villa have reduced their deficit. Will they be capable of pulling something out of the game?

90+6'

Matty Cash provided the assist for the goal.

90+6'

G O O O A A A L - Emiliano Buendia Aston Villa scores with a header.

90+6'

The cross by Matty Cash from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.

90+6'

The match resumes with a drop ball

90+6'

The referee shows Conor Gallagher the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.

90+6'

The game is stopped

90+6'

Pedro Porro wins an air challenge against Youri Tielemans

90+5'

The referee signals a free kick as Djed Spence from Tottenham Hotspur trips Morgan Rogers

90+5'

Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

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90+5'

Kevin Danso from Tottenham Hotspur intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

90+5'

Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

90+5'

Ball possession: Aston Villa: 44%, Tottenham Hotspur: 56%.

90+5'

Tottenham Hotspur take a throw-in in their own half of the field

90+4'

Pedro Porro relieves the pressure with a clearance

90+4'

Pedro Porro makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

90+3'

Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

90+3'

Emiliano Buendia relieves the pressure with a clearance

90+3'

Pape Sarr is penalised for pushing Matty Cash

90+3'

Pape Sarr relieves the pressure with a clearance

90+2'

Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field

90+2'

Goal kick for Tottenham Hotspur

90+2'

Tottenham Hotspur with a clear defensive substitution.

90+1'

Mathys Tel is leaving the field to be replaced by Lucas Bergvall in a tactical substitution.

90+1'

Richarlison is coming out with a knock and is replaced by Pape Sarr.

90+1'

The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added

90+1'

Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.

90'

Richarlison is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.

90'

Ball possession: Aston Villa: 44%, Tottenham Hotspur: 56%.

89'

A chance presents itself to Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa but his header goes wide

89'

Leon Bailey from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the right.

89'

Destiny Udogie relieves the pressure with a clearance

88'

Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field

87'

Goal kick for Tottenham Hotspur

87'

Aston Villa are trying to create something here.

87'

Pedro Porro relieves the pressure with a clearance

87'

Destiny Udogie relieves the pressure with a clearance

86'

Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

86'

Conor Gallagher relieves the pressure with a clearance

86'

Goal kick for Tottenham Hotspur

85'

Ball possession: Aston Villa: 42%, Tottenham Hotspur: 58%.

85'

Jadon Sancho is leaving the field to be replaced by Leon Bailey in a tactical substitution.

85'

Ross Barkley is leaving the field to be replaced by Emiliano Buendia in a tactical substitution.

85'

Matty Cash relieves the pressure with a clearance

85'

Pedro Porro makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

85'

Richarlison from Tottenham Hotspur intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

85'

Youri Tielemans swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.

84'

Destiny Udogie from Tottenham Hotspur intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

84'

Destiny Udogie relieves the pressure with a clearance

84'

Kevin Danso sends a header towards goal, but Emiliano Martinez is there to comfortably save it

84'

Pedro Porro from Tottenham Hotspur swings in the corner from the right.

83'

Tottenham Hotspur take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

83'

Morgan Rogers relieves the pressure with a clearance

82'

Tottenham Hotspur start a counter attack

82'

Djed Spence relieves the pressure with a clearance

81'

Kevin Danso pulls a player from the opposite team by the shirt and is booked

81'

Kevin Danso from Tottenham Hotspur goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ollie Watkins

81'

Aston Villa are trying to create something here.

81'

The Aston Villa fans have had enough. They are leaving the stadium.

81'

Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Destiny Udogie

80'

Today's attendance is 42767

80'

Ball possession: Aston Villa: 40%, Tottenham Hotspur: 60%.

80'

The referee signals a free kick as Joao Palhinha from Tottenham Hotspur trips Ian Maatsen

79'

Ross Barkley makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

79'

Tottenham Hotspur start a counter attack

79'

Tottenham Hotspur take a throw-in in their own half of the field

79'

Ollie Watkins relieves the pressure with a clearance

79'

Morgan Rogers relieves the pressure with a clearance

78'

Kevin Danso makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

78'

Joao Palhinha relieves the pressure with a clearance

77'

Goal kick for Tottenham Hotspur

77'

The referee is not having the complaints from Morgan Rogers who is given a yellow card for dissent

77'

Pedro Porro relieves the pressure with a clearance

77'

Aston Villa are trying to create something here.

77'

Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

77'

Djed Spence relieves the pressure with a clearance

77'

Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field

76'

Tottenham Hotspur take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

76'

Matty Cash relieves the pressure with a clearance

75'

Ball possession: Aston Villa: 40%, Tottenham Hotspur: 60%.

75'

Pedro Porro from Tottenham Hotspur intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

75'

Youri Tielemans swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.

74'

Kevin Danso from Tottenham Hotspur intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

73'

Yellow card for Mathys Tel

Mathys Tel is shown a yellow card by the referee

73'

The referee signals a free kick as Kevin Danso from Tottenham Hotspur trips Morgan Rogers

73'

Djed Spence from Tottenham Hotspur is ruled offside

72'

Tottenham Hotspur are trying to create something here.

72'

Goal kick for Tottenham Hotspur

72'

Jadon Sancho relieves the pressure with a clearance

71'

A shot by Ollie Watkins is blocked

71'

Kevin Danso from Tottenham Hotspur intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

71'

Djed Spence relieves the pressure with a clearance

71'

Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball

71'

Tottenham Hotspur take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

71'

Ian Maatsen relieves the pressure with a clearance

70'

Ball possession: Aston Villa: 40%, Tottenham Hotspur: 60%.

69'

Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa is ruled offside

69'

Ollie Watkins relieves the pressure with a clearance

68'

Tottenham Hotspur take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

68'

Victor Nilsson Lindeloef relieves the pressure with a clearance

68'

Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

67'

Rodrigo Bentancur is coming out with a knock and is replaced by Yves Bissouma.

66'

Randal Kolo Muani is leaving the field to be replaced by Djed Spence in a tactical substitution.

66'

Tottenham Hotspur are satisfied with the result up to the point.

65'

Ball possession: Aston Villa: 39%, Tottenham Hotspur: 61%.

65'

Rodrigo Bentancur is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.

65'

Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.

64'

Ollie Watkins is penalised for pushing Randal Kolo Muani

64'

Rodrigo Bentancur successfully blocks the shot

64'

A shot by Morgan Rogers is blocked

64'

Lamare Bogarde relieves the pressure with a clearance

64'

Joao Palhinha relieves the pressure with a clearance

63'

The referee signals a free kick as Ross Barkley from Aston Villa trips Joao Palhinha

63'

Joao Palhinha makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

62'

Micky van de Ven from Tottenham Hotspur intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

62'

Antonin Kinsky from Tottenham Hotspur intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

62'

Youri Tielemans swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.

61'

Joao Palhinha successfully blocks the shot

61'

A shot by Morgan Rogers is blocked

61'

Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

61'

Tottenham Hotspur take a throw-in in their own half of the field

60'

Kevin Danso relieves the pressure with a clearance

60'

Ball possession: Aston Villa: 38%, Tottenham Hotspur: 62%.

60'

Tammy Abraham is leaving the field to be replaced by Ollie Watkins in a tactical substitution.

60'

Kevin Danso is penalised for pushing Morgan Rogers

59'

Micky van de Ven from Tottenham Hotspur is ruled offside

58'

Lamare Bogarde from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

58'

Mathys Tel swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.

57'

Victor Nilsson Lindeloef relieves the pressure with a clearance

57'

Mathys Tel is penalised for pushing Matty Cash

56'

Micky van de Ven relieves the pressure with a clearance

56'

Rodrigo Bentancur makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

56'

Rodrigo Bentancur relieves the pressure with a clearance

55'

Goal kick for Aston Villa

55'

Pedro Porro fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box

55'

Ball possession: Aston Villa: 37%, Tottenham Hotspur: 63%.

55'

The cross by Pedro Porro from Tottenham Hotspur successfully finds a teammate in the box.

54'

The referee signals a free kick as Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa trips Pedro Porro

53'

Tottenham Hotspur take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

52'

Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field

52'

Destiny Udogie relieves the pressure with a clearance

51'

Safe hands from Antonin Kinsky as he comes out and claims the ball

51'

Micky van de Ven relieves the pressure with a clearance

51'

Ross Barkley commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book

51'

The referee signals a free kick as Ross Barkley from Aston Villa trips Conor Gallagher

50'

Ross Barkley is penalised for pushing Micky van de Ven

50'

Joao Palhinha relieves the pressure with a clearance

50'

Victor Nilsson Lindeloef relieves the pressure with a clearance

50'

Ball possession: Aston Villa: 38%, Tottenham Hotspur: 62%.

49'

Tottenham Hotspur take a throw-in in their own half of the field

49'

Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field

48'

Victor Nilsson Lindeloef from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

48'

Richarlison wins an air challenge against Lamare Bogarde

47'

Jadon Sancho from Aston Villa is ruled offside

47'

Jadon Sancho from Aston Villa takes a short corner kick from the right.

47'

Rodrigo Bentancur relieves the pressure with a clearance

47'

Lamare Bogarde relieves the pressure with a clearance

46'

Tottenham Hotspur take a throw-in in their own half of the field

46'

Destiny Udogie relieves the pressure with a clearance

46'

Aston Villa are in control of the ball.

46'

The second half is underway

45+2'

Tottenham Hotspur has been the better team in this half

45+2'

It's over! The referee blows for half time

45+2'

Ball possession: Aston Villa: 38%, Tottenham Hotspur: 62%.

45+1'

Tyrone Mings hand-balls

Tyrone Mings controls the ball with his hand

45+1'

The cross by Jadon Sancho from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.

45+1'

The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added

45'

Rodrigo Bentancur commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book

45'

The referee signals a free kick as Rodrigo Bentancur from Tottenham Hotspur trips Lamare Bogarde

45'

Ball possession: Aston Villa: 37%, Tottenham Hotspur: 63%.

44'

Ian Maatsen relieves the pressure with a clearance

43'

Goal kick for Aston Villa

43'

Mathys Tel from Tottenham Hotspur sends an effort wide of target

Mathys Tel goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide

Space opens up for Mathys Tel but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.

Chance! Mathys Tel finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick

43'

Destiny Udogie creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate

43'

The cross by Randal Kolo Muani from Tottenham Hotspur successfully finds a teammate in the box.

42'

Youri Tielemans relieves the pressure with a clearance

41'

Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field

41'

Richarlison relieves the pressure with a clearance

41'

Youri Tielemans makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

40'

Tottenham Hotspur are trying to create something here.

40'

Conor Gallagher relieves the pressure with a clearance

40'

Victor Nilsson Lindeloef relieves the pressure with a clearance

40'

Ball possession: Aston Villa: 42%, Tottenham Hotspur: 58%.

40'

Ian Maatsen is penalised for pushing Randal Kolo Muani

39'

Rodrigo Bentancur relieves the pressure with a clearance

38'

Rodrigo Bentancur relieves the pressure with a clearance

38'

Goal kick for Aston Villa

38'

Tottenham Hotspur with a potentially dangerous attack.

37'

Destiny Udogie relieves the pressure with a clearance

37'

Randal Kolo Muani from Tottenham Hotspur is ruled offside

37'

Goal kick for Aston Villa

36'

Randal Kolo Muani fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box

36'

Rodrigo Bentancur makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

35'

Ball possession: Aston Villa: 40%, Tottenham Hotspur: 60%.

35'

Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball

34'

Morgan Rogers is penalised for pushing Joao Palhinha

34'

Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

33'

Randal Kolo Muani relieves the pressure with a clearance

32'

Goal kick for Tottenham Hotspur

32'

Richarlison relieves the pressure with a clearance

32'

Randal Kolo Muani relieves the pressure with a clearance

31'

Aston Villa are trying to create something here.

31'

Tottenham Hotspur take a throw-in in their own half of the field

30'

The referee signals a free kick as Conor Gallagher from Tottenham Hotspur trips Youri Tielemans

30'

Ball possession: Aston Villa: 33%, Tottenham Hotspur: 67%.

30'

Youri Tielemans relieves the pressure with a clearance

30'

The cross by Randal Kolo Muani from Tottenham Hotspur successfully finds a teammate in the box.

29'

Tottenham Hotspur are trying to create something here.

28'

Kevin Danso relieves the pressure with a clearance

27'

The referee is not having the complaints from Randal Kolo Muani who is given a yellow card for dissent

27'

Goal kick for Aston Villa

27'

Goal kick for Aston Villa

26'

Kevin Danso made the key pass for the goal!

25'

Richarlison managed to score from an easy position.

25'

Ball possession: Aston Villa: 33%, Tottenham Hotspur: 67%.

25'

Mathys Tel provided the assist for the goal.

25'

G O O O A A A L - Richarlison Tottenham Hotspur scores with a header.

25'

The cross by Mathys Tel from Tottenham Hotspur successfully finds a teammate in the box.

25'

A shot by Kevin Danso is blocked

25'

Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

25'

Mathys Tel swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.

24'

Good effort by Randal Kolo Muani as he directs a shot on target, but Emiliano Martinez saves it

24'

The cross by Mathys Tel from Tottenham Hotspur successfully finds a teammate in the box.

24'

Victor Nilsson Lindeloef relieves the pressure with a clearance

23'

Tottenham Hotspur take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

23'

Matty Cash relieves the pressure with a clearance

22'

Kevin Danso relieves the pressure with a clearance

22'

Jadon Sancho relieves the pressure with a clearance

22'

Tottenham Hotspur are trying to create something here.

21'

Victor Nilsson Lindeloef from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

21'

Destiny Udogie makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

20'

Tottenham Hotspur are trying to create something here.

20'

Ball possession: Aston Villa: 46%, Tottenham Hotspur: 54%.

20'

Lamare Bogarde is penalised for pushing Richarlison

19'

Conor Gallagher relieves the pressure with a clearance

19'

Richarlison is penalised for pushing Youri Tielemans

19'

Victor Nilsson Lindeloef wins an air challenge against Richarlison

19'

Matty Cash relieves the pressure with a clearance

18'

Micky van de Ven wins an air challenge against Lamare Bogarde

18'

Randal Kolo Muani from Tottenham Hotspur is ruled offside

18'

Joao Palhinha from Tottenham Hotspur sees his effort hit the post after the keeper parries the ball.

17'

Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

17'

Tottenham Hotspur are trying to create something here.

17'

Victor Nilsson Lindeloef relieves the pressure with a clearance

17'

Joao Palhinha relieves the pressure with a clearance

17'

Lamare Bogarde makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

17'

Victor Nilsson Lindeloef relieves the pressure with a clearance

17'

Tottenham Hotspur are trying to create something here.

16'

Tammy Abraham is penalised for pushing Kevin Danso

16'

Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.

16'

Destiny Udogie relieves the pressure with a clearance

15'

The referee signals a free kick as Randal Kolo Muani from Tottenham Hotspur trips Tyrone Mings

15'

Ball possession: Aston Villa: 53%, Tottenham Hotspur: 47%.

14'

The referee signals a free kick as Richarlison from Tottenham Hotspur trips Tyrone Mings

14'

Kevin Danso relieves the pressure with a clearance

13'

A great goal by Conor Gallagher

12'

G O O O A A A L - Conor Gallagher from Tottenham Hotspur scores from outside the box with the right foot!

12'

Rodrigo Bentancur wins an air challenge against Morgan Rogers

12'

A player from Tottenham Hotspur takes a long throw into the opponent's box

12'

Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance

11'

Tyrone Mings relieves the pressure with a clearance

10'

Tottenham Hotspur take a throw-in in their own half of the field

10'

Ball possession: Aston Villa: 52%, Tottenham Hotspur: 48%.

10'

Mathys Tel relieves the pressure with a clearance

Youri Tielemans is penalised for pushing Randal Kolo Muani

Matty Cash makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

Tottenham Hotspur take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

Conor Gallagher relieves the pressure with a clearance

Lamare Bogarde relieves the pressure with a clearance

Joao Palhinha makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

Goal kick for Aston Villa

Victor Nilsson Lindeloef from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

Pedro Porro relieves the pressure with a clearance

Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field

Kevin Danso makes the tackle and wins possession for his team

Ball possession: Aston Villa: 30%, Tottenham Hotspur: 70%.

Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field

Victor Nilsson Lindeloef relieves the pressure with a clearance

Goal kick for Tottenham Hotspur

Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

Mathys Tel relieves the pressure with a clearance

Aston Villa are trying to create something here.

Tottenham Hotspur with a potentially dangerous attack.

Mathys Tel from Tottenham Hotspur swings in the corner from the right.

Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

Mathys Tel swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.

Tyrone Mings successfully blocks the shot

A shot by Richarlison is blocked

Rodrigo Bentancur relieves the pressure with a clearance

The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.

Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.

Tottenham Hotspur are in control of the ball.

Tottenham Hotspur kick-off, and the game is underway.

The referee starts the match

Welcome to Villa Park, the match will start in about 5 minutes.

Welcome to Villa Park where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.

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Welcome to Villa Park, where we await the arrival of today's teams.

Welcome to Villa Park, now all we need are the two teams.

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Match Details

League Premier League

Country England

Venue Villa Park (42,785)

Kick-off May 3, 2026 · 21:00 EEST · Finland time

FAQ

When is kickoff in Finland?

Kickoff in Finland is at 21:00 EEST on Sunday 03 May 2026.

Where can I watch in Finland?

Local broadcast partners for Finland have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Finland broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.

Are there any injuries or suspensions?

Team news has not been confirmed yet.

What is the head-to-head record in the last eight meetings?

In the last eight meetings between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa have 0 wins, there have been 0 draws, and Tottenham Hotspur have 0 wins.

What competition and round is this?

This is a Premier League Round 35 match at Villa Park in England.

Match Facts

Status

Finished

Attendance

42,767

Winner

Tottenham Hotspur

Round Round 35

Commentary Available
Lineup Confirmed

Officials

VAR Tony Harrington England

Assistant VAR Nick Hopton England

Referee Samuel Barrott England

Assistant referee James Mainwaring England

Assistant referee Wade Smith England

Fourth official Paul Tierney England

BW Game Hub Finland: Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur: Premier League Round 35

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BW Game Hub Finland: Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur: Premier League Round 35 Match Report, Result and Tactical Analysis

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BW Game Hub Finland: Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur: Premier League Round 35 Match Preview, Prediction and Tactical Analysis

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