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The rest of Matchweek 2
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Head to head
In their 29 most recent meetings on record, Arsenal lead 19-8, with 2 draws.
Match officials
Referee
The referee was Jarred Gillett. Yellow cards: Aston Villa 3, Arsenal 1. No red cards.
VAR
VAR overturns recorded by the data feed in this game:
- Penalty overturned after VAR review: Arsenal, Bukayo Saka, 55'.
The feed records that VAR intervened and what changed; it does not say whether a decision was right. Only the Premier League's Key Match Incidents panel and Pro Ref publish verdicts on that.
The Premier League's Key Match Incidents panel published 3 verdicts on this game (9 September 2026):
- Penalty awarded. Challenge by Maatsen (AVL) on Saka (ARS) (53:43). On-field decision: incorrect, factually outside the area (0:5); VAR overturned the on-field decision, which the panel found correct (5:0).
- Penalty not awarded. Challenge by Maatsen (AVL) on Guimaraes (ARS) (90:00+07:27). On-field decision: incorrect, foul by Maatsen (0:5); no VAR intervention, which the panel found incorrect, clear and obvious error (0:5).
- Second caution not given. Challenge by Maatsen (AVL) on Guimaraes (ARS) (90:00+07:28). On-field decision: incorrect (0:5); VAR not applicable.
Votes are written as the Premier League prints them. The first figure is the number of panellists who judged the decision correct and the second is the number who judged it incorrect. The full wording, with the panel's commentary →
Every VAR overturn this season: Aston Villa and Arsenal. All the Matchweek 2 officials, and who is refereeing the next round.
Where to watch
On TV
The game has been played. The result and how it unfolded are in the match centre above. Premier League highlights are on Match of the Day on the BBC.
Tickets and hospitality
Tickets
Tickets are sold by Aston Villa, and around 2,900 Arsenal fans are housed in the Doug Ellis Stand. Away tickets usually go to season-ticket holders and members first.
Aston Villa v Arsenal hospitality
Matchday hospitality for this game means a premium seat plus dining or lounge access at Villa Park, booked directly with Aston Villa's official hospitality team at their hospitality site. Our Aston Villa hospitality guide covers the lounges at Villa Park and how booking works. Packages and prices vary by fixture and sit on the club's own pages; big games sell out early, so book ahead. It is the official route only; hospitality bought from resellers can be refused entry.
We never sell or resell tickets. Prices, availability and kick-off can move, so confirm on Aston Villa's official pages before booking.
Getting to Villa Park
Villa Park is in Birmingham. For the full travel rundown, the nearest stations, driving, parking and the away end, see the Aston Villa away-day guide, all checked against the club's own pages.
Follow both clubs
Aston Villa came into this game having lost 0-4 to Brighton. Arsenal came into this game having beaten Coventry City 3-0. Each club hub has their full fixtures and results, the live table, squad and news through the season.
The reverse fixture at Emirates Stadium: Arsenal v Aston Villa →
Common questions
What was the score?
Arsenal beat Aston Villa 1-0. The full timeline and both line-ups are in the match centre on this page.
When did Aston Villa and Arsenal last meet?
31 Aug 2026: Aston Villa 0–1 Arsenal (Premier League). The full head-to-head is above.
Travel details checked against official club sources, August 2026.