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Brentford 1–1 Aston Villa — this League Cup match was drawn.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Brentford and Aston Villa drew 1–1 in the League Cup on Tuesday 16 September. Brentford have scored in 13 consecutive matches in all competitions.

The goals

Aston Villa led 1–0 at half-time and were pegged back. The goals — Aston Villa: Harvey Elliott (43’, assisted by John McGinn); Brentford: Aaron Hickey (57’).

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Brentford 0.00, Aston Villa 0.00, from 10 shots to 12 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

John Brooks, England showed two yellow cards — against 4.7 yellows a game across the last 7 matches refereed (all competitions). The bookings — Aston Villa: Evann Guessand (25’) and Lamare Bogarde (68’).

What it changes

Brentford sit seventh on seven points from four games with a goal difference of +5 (2025/26 so far). Brentford have scored eight goals, the eighth-most (shared) of the 91 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 4 games, ranked per game). Brentford have conceded three goals, the 12th-fewest (shared) of the 91 clubs.

Aston Villa sit 49th on one point from one game with a goal difference of 0 (2025/26 so far). Aston Villa have scored one goal, the 39th-most (shared) of the 91 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 1 game, ranked per game). Aston Villa have conceded one goal, the 15th-fewest (shared) of the 91 clubs.

Brentford are winless in their last three matches in all competitions. Aston Villa are winless in their last six matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Aaron Hickey (Brentford) 5.8, John McGinn (Aston Villa) 5.6 and Harvey Elliott (Aston Villa) 5.6 led the match.

Next up

Brentford next travel to Brighton on 8 November 2026.

Aston Villa next travel to Manchester United on 8 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Brentford: Brighton v Brentford, Sunday 8 November — the preview. Next for Aston Villa: Manchester United v Aston Villa, Sunday 8 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Brentford 1–1 Aston Villa · League Cup
  • Referee: John Brooks, England
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Brentford 1 · draws 2 · Aston Villa 3 · 2.83 goals/game
  • Recent form: Brentford 2W 1D 2L · Aston Villa 0W 2D 3L

Brentford 1–1 Aston Villa (League Cup): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.38 / 0.5
Goals
against 1.38 / 0.75 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
4.13 / 5.25
Corners
against 5.38 / 4.63 · 3 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
4.13 / 3
Shots on target
against 4.63 / 3.63 · 1 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
2.5 / 2.38
Cards
against 2.5 / 2.63 · 3 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 13 September 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 13 September 2025. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameBrentford for / againstLineAston Villa for / against
Goals scored
1.38 for · 1.38 against n 8
2.5standard
0.5 for · 0.75 against n 8
Corners won
4.13 for · 5.38 against n 8
9.5standard
5.25 for · 4.63 against n 8
Shots
9.75 for · 14.88 against n 8
19.5standard
10 for · 12.5 against n 8
Shots on target
4.13 for · 4.63 against n 8
8.5standard
3 for · 3.63 against n 8
Fouls committed
12.25 for · 8.75 against n 8
21.5standard
9.63 for · 13.88 against n 8
Cards shown
2.5 for · 2.5 against n 8
3.5standard
2.38 for · 2.63 against n 8

Brentford

Brentford Goalkeeper

Brentford — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
C. Kelleher490360 min92.3 /9071.8 /9000 /90
Brentford — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Brentford before kick-off, to 13 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
C. Kelleher n 490
2.33/1

Brentford Defensive

Brentford — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
S. van den Berg591456 min40.8 /9020.4 /9061.2 /90203.9 /9020.4 /9000 /90
N. Collins579397 min30.7 /9051.1 /9030.7 /90184.1 /9040.9 /9010.2 /90
Michael Kayode577385 min92.1 /9040.9 /9040.9 /90266.1 /9051.2 /9010.2 /90
K. Lewis-Potter480320 min61.7 /9010.3 /9000 /90113.1 /9020.6 /9000 /90
R. Henry455220 min41.6 /9020.8 /9010.4 /90218.6 /9010.4 /9010.4 /90
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Brentford — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Brentford before kick-off, to 13 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
S. van den Berg n 890.8
0.64/1
0.22/0
M. Cash
N. Collins n 883.4
1.27/2
1.37/3
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Michael Kayode n 878
1.27/1
0.74/1
—
Thiago n 861.3
2.87/5
0.62/1
—
K. Schade n 873.8
1.74/3
1.14/2
—
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Brentford — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Brentford before kick-off, to 13 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
S. van den Berg n 890.8
0.75/1
N. Collins n 883.4
0.85/1
Michael Kayode n 878
1.96/4
Thiago n 861.3
1.34/3
K. Schade n 873.8
2.17/5
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Brentford Attacking

Brentford — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
Thiago576378 min30.7 /9000 /9051.2 /9030.7 /9041 /9051.2 /90
K. Schade572362 min10.2 /9000 /9061.5 /9030.7 /9020.5 /9020.5 /90
Y. Yarmolyuk487349 min00 /9000 /9030.8 /9020.5 /9020.5 /9051.3 /90
J. Henderson463251 min00 /9010.4 /9000 /9000 /9010.4 /9000 /90
D. Ouattara457228 min10.4 /9000 /9031.2 /9031.2 /9010.4 /9031.2 /90
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Brentford — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Brentford before kick-off, to 13 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
S. van den Berg n 890.8
0.64/1
0.22/0
N. Collins n 883.4
0.11/0
00/0
Michael Kayode n 878
0.11/0
00/0
Thiago n 861.3
1.15/1
0.63/0
K. Schade n 873.8
1.54/4
1.14/3
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Brentford — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Brentford before kick-off, to 13 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
S. van den Berg n 890.8
00/0
00/0
N. Collins n 883.4
00/0
00/0
Michael Kayode n 878
00/0
00/0
Thiago n 861.3
0.63/0
00/0
K. Schade n 873.8
0.32/0
00/0
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Aston Villa

Aston Villa Goalkeeper

Aston Villa — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
E. Martínez290180 min31.5 /9010.5 /9000 /90
M. Bizot290180 min42 /9031.5 /9000 /90
Aston Villa — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Aston Villa before kick-off, to 13 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
E. Martínez n 884.5
2.85/4

Aston Villa Defensive

Aston Villa — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
T. Mings490360 min20.5 /9041 /9051.3 /90215.3 /9030.8 /9000 /90
M. Cash486344 min82.1 /9030.8 /9061.6 /90143.7 /9041 /9020.5 /90
L. Digne465259 min41.4 /9020.7 /9000 /9093.1 /9041.4 /9010.3 /90
E. Konsa382246 min10.4 /9010.4 /9010.4 /9082.9 /9020.7 /9000 /90
I. Maatsen255110 min10.8 /9010.8 /9000 /9043.3 /9010.8 /9000 /90
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Aston Villa — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Aston Villa before kick-off, to 13 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
M. Rogers n 889.1
0.84/1
16/2
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T. Mings n 887.5
0.54/0
0.85/1
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O. Watkins n 886.3
0.54/0
1.37/3
—
M. Cash n 888
0.95/2
16/2
S. van den Berg
J. McGinn n 869.3
1.14/3
1.86/3
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Aston Villa — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Aston Villa before kick-off, to 13 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
M. Rogers n 889.1
1.36/2
T. Mings n 887.5
0.43/0
O. Watkins n 886.3
0.43/0
M. Cash n 888
2.37/6
J. McGinn n 869.3
0.62/2
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Aston Villa Attacking

Aston Villa — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
O. Watkins488353 min00 /9000 /9061.5 /9020.5 /9041 /9041 /90
E. Guessand335105 min00 /9000 /9010.9 /9010.9 /9000 /9010.9 /90
M. Rogers490360 min00 /9000 /9030.8 /9020.5 /9020.5 /9061.5 /90
J. McGinn481322 min00 /9000 /9010.3 /9010.3 /9051.4 /9041.1 /90
Y. Tielemans479315 min00 /9000 /9041.1 /9010.3 /9041.1 /9030.9 /90
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Aston Villa — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Aston Villa before kick-off, to 13 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
M. Rogers n 889.1
0.54/0
0.43/0
T. Mings n 887.5
0.53/1
00/0
O. Watkins n 886.3
1.46/4
0.85/1
M. Cash n 888
0.54/0
0.32/0
J. McGinn n 869.3
0.83/1
0.21/0
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Aston Villa — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Aston Villa before kick-off, to 13 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
M. Rogers n 889.1
00/0
0.32/0
T. Mings n 887.5
00/0
00/0
O. Watkins n 886.3
0.11/0
0.11/0
M. Cash n 888
00/0
00/0
J. McGinn n 869.3
00/0
0.21/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
BrentfordAston Villa
46%Possession54%
10Shots12
3Shots on target6
4Shots off target5
3Blocked shots1
7Shots inside the box4
3Corners3
8Offsides0
12Fouls10
0Yellow cards2
0Red cards0
5Saves2
420Passes491
84%Pass accuracy89%

Brentford Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
H. Valdimarsson9000000008
S. van den Berg9000110107.3
Benjamin Arthur9000110207.2
F. Onyeka9000001106.9
R. Henry9000100006.3
Fábio Carvalho9000002307.3
A. Hickey7810110107.9
D. Ouattara7800101107.2
A. Milambo6800001306.9
K. Ajer5200101206.7
V. Janelt4500001306.3
Y. Yarmolyuk sub4500000107.2
N. Collins sub3800001106.5
R. Nelson sub2200000006.9
Michael Kayode sub1200000006.9
M. Damsgaard sub1200101007.5

Aston Villa Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
M. Bizot9000000007.3
M. Cash9000210105.9
E. Konsa9000000007.7
Pau Torres9000101006.7
I. Maatsen9000210206.3
J. McGinn9001003206.3
E. Guessand80000002Y5.9
L. Bogarde74000001Y6.3
J. Sancho7400102006.3
Harvey Elliott6710221108.2
D. Malen6700100006.2
M. Rogers sub2300220006.6
O. Watkins sub2300000006.6
E. Buendía sub1600000106.9
B. Kamara sub1600001106.6
J. Jimoh sub1000000006.5

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Brentford v Aston Villa — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
BrentfordLWWLD
Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 1.4 scored / 1.4 conceded per game
Aston VillaLDLLD
Last 5: 0W 2D 3L · 0 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Brentford 1 · 2 draws · Aston Villa 3 · 2.83 goals/game
  • 2025-08-23 Brentford 1–0 Aston Villa
  • 2025-03-08 Brentford 0–1 Aston Villa
  • 2024-12-04 Aston Villa 3–1 Brentford
  • 2024-04-06 Aston Villa 3–3 Brentford
  • 2023-12-17 Brentford 1–2 Aston Villa
  • 2023-04-22 Brentford 1–1 Aston Villa
Goals per game
Brentford scored1.4
Aston Villa scored0
Brentford conceded1.4
Aston Villa conceded1.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Brentford and Aston Villa?
In their last 6 meetings, Brentford won 1, Aston Villa won 3 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.83 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Brentford and Aston Villa?
Recent form — Brentford 2W 1D 2L; Aston Villa 0W 2D 3L.

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