English:
Everton Stuns Aston Villa at Villa Park in Tightly Contested Match
Birmingham, January 18, 2026 – In a Premier League match of the 22nd round of the 2025 season, Everton emerged victorious against Aston Villa at Villa Park. Despite Aston Villa’s territorial dominance with 64% possession and a total of 17 shots, only 5 of them were on target. Everton, with 36% possession and 9 shots (3 on target), effectively capitalized on their chances.
The match was characterized by intensity and physicality, reflected in the 15 fouls committed by Aston Villa and 13 by Everton. Referee Tony Harrington issued one yellow card to Aston Villa’s L. Bogarde and two yellow cards to Everton players, D. McNeil and J. Garner. A goal by J. O’Brien for Everton was disallowed for offside in the 33rd minute. Eventually, T. Barry of Everton scored a crucial goal in the 59th minute, securing the win for his team. Aston Villa failed to convert their superior possession and shot count into goals, dropping valuable points at home.
Substitutions aston villa: at minute 18 J. McGinn came in and E. Guessand went out., at minute 73 I. Maatsen came in and L. Digne went out., at minute 73 L. Bogarde came in and G. Hemmings went out.
Substitutions everton: at minute 84 T. Barry came in and Beto went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Aston Villa
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