Aston Villa delivered a commanding performance against Newcastle United, securing a 4-1 victory at Villa Park on April 19, 2025. Ollie Watkins opened the scoring just 30 seconds into the match, equaling Gabby Agbonlahor’s club record of 74 Premier League goals. Despite a brief equalizer from Fabian Schär, Villa regained control with goals from Ian Maatsen, an own goal by Dan Burn, and a powerful strike by Amadou Onana.
This win propels Aston Villa to sixth place in the Premier League standings with 57 points, keeping their Champions League qualification hopes alive.
Aston Villa’s Dominant Victory Over Newcastle United
⚽ Scoring Summary:
- Ollie Watkins (1′) – Aston Villa 1-0 Newcastle
- Watkins scored just 30 seconds into the match, equaling Gabby Agbonlahor’s club record of 74 Premier League goals. A sharp finish off a quick counter.
- Fabian Schär (9′) – Aston Villa 1-1 Newcastle
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- Newcastle briefly leveled through Schär, who capitalized on a corner situation with a clean header.
- Ian Maatsen (35′) – Aston Villa 2-1 Newcastle
- The on-loan fullback from Chelsea made a darting run and coolly slotted past the keeper to restore Villa’s lead.
- Dan Burn (Own Goal, 61′) – Aston Villa 3-1 Newcastle
- A wicked cross from Bailey deflected off Burn into his own net, extending Villa’s cushion.
- Amadou Onana (79′) – Aston Villa 4-1 Newcastle
- Onana, who has impressed since his January signing, capped things off with a long-range strike that flew past Dubravka.
🔍 Key Performers:
- Ollie Watkins – Scored early and was a constant menace. He’s now tied for most Premier League goals in Aston Villa history.
- Leon Bailey – Created several chances and was directly involved in the own goal.
- Youri Tielemans & Douglas Luiz – Controlled the midfield, keeping Newcastle pinned.
- Amadou Onana – Dominated physically and scored a rocket to finish it off.
📊 Match Stats:
| Statistic | Aston Villa | Newcastle |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 55% | 45% |
| Shots (on target) | 17 (8) | 11 (3) |
| Pass Accuracy | 86% | 83% |
| Fouls | 10 | 14 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
🔥 What It Means:
- Aston Villa move up to 6th place with 57 points, pushing hard for a Champions League spot under Unai Emery.
- Newcastle, meanwhile, remain inconsistent and could slide further down the table if their form doesn’t improve.
