Premier League 26/27 · Round 6 · SAT, OCT 10
Aston Villa vs Brentford FC match report: Aston Villa and Brentford FC share the points
Aston Villa and Brentford FC played out a 2-2 draw at Villa Park, with all four goals coming in a match that swung both ways.
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Result
The match finished 2-2, with the half-time score 1-1. Aston Villa took the lead in the 77th minute through John McGinn, but Brentford FC equalised two minutes later through Kristoffer Ajer. The result is a draw.
Goals
Yehor Yarmoliuk put Brentford FC ahead in the 10th minute. Nicolas Jackson equalised for Aston Villa in the 12th minute. John McGinn scored in the 77th minute, assisted by Johan Manzambi, to put Aston Villa 2-1 up. Kristoffer Ajer equalised in the 79th minute, assisted by Jaidon Anthony, to make it 2-2.
Key Stats
Aston Villa had more shots on target, 7 to 5, and more shots blocked, 5 to 2. Brentford FC had more dangerous attacks, 45 to 42, and more throw-ins, 21 to 15. Possession was close, with Aston Villa at 53% and Brentford FC at 47%.
Discipline
Brentford FC received 5 yellow cards, while Aston Villa received 2. Neither side had a red card.
Verdict
Aston Villa created more on-target chances and blocked more shots, but Brentford FC's dangerous attacks kept them in the match. The draw leaves both sides with a point, with Brentford FC's higher card count a notable feature.