West Ham vs Aston Villa – Match Summary
Aston Villa extended their sensational winning run to nine games with a thrilling 3–2 comeback victory over West Ham at the London Stadium. In a chaotic encounter that began with the fastest goal of the season, Villa twice recovered from going behind to snatch all three points. Morgan Rogers was the standout hero, scoring a brace in the second half—including a stunning long-range winner—to keep Unai Emery’s side firmly in the title conversation while leaving West Ham languishing in the relegation zone.
West Ham vs Aston Villa – Final Score
West Ham 2–3 Aston Villa
(HT: 2–1)
Goals:
- 1’ — Mateus Fernandes (WHU)
- 9’ — Konstantinos Mavropanos (OG) (AVL)
- 24’ — Jarrod Bowen (WHU)
- 50’ — Morgan Rogers (AVL)
- 79’ — Morgan Rogers (AVL)
West Ham vs Aston Villa – Timeline & Events
- 1’ — ⚽ GOAL! An electrifying start! Mateus Fernandes steals the ball from Ezri Konsa just 29 seconds in and fires past Marco Bizot from a tight angle. (1–0)
- 9’ — ⚽ GOAL! Villa respond instantly. John McGinn’s dangerous cross forces Konstantinos Mavropanos to head into his own net under pressure from Ollie Watkins. (1–1)
- 24’ — ⚽ GOAL! West Ham retake the lead. A volley from Freddie Potts deflects off Jarrod Bowen and wrong-foots the goalkeeper. (2–1)
- 38’ — 🟨 Card: Boubacar Kamara (AVL) booked for a late challenge.
- 50’ — ⚽ GOAL! Villa level again immediately after the break. Youri Tielemans finds Morgan Rogers, who controls instantly and slots into the bottom corner. (2–2)
- 79’ — ⚽ GOAL! The winner! Morgan Rogers drives forward and unleashes a dipping strike from 25 yards that loops over Alphonse Areola. (2–3)
- 90+2’ — 🟨 Card: El Hadji Malick Diouf (WHU) booked for dissent.
First Half Analysis
West Ham ambushed Villa with a high-intensity press, scoring within the first minute to rattle the visitors. The Hammers exploited Villa’s high defensive line, with Jarrod Bowen and Crysencio Summerville finding space in behind. Although Villa equalized quickly through an own goal, they looked disjointed in possession and vulnerable on the counter. West Ham deservedly went into the break ahead, having created the better clear-cut chances.
Second Half Analysis
Unai Emery’s halftime adjustments changed the game. Villa came out with more control, dominating possession and pinning West Ham back. Morgan Rogers began to drift into pockets of space that West Ham couldn’t marshal, finding the equalizer five minutes after the restart. As the hosts tired, Villa’s superior fitness and quality shone through. The winner was a moment of individual brilliance from Rogers, capping a dominant second-half display.
xG Reality Check: West Ham 1.04 | Aston Villa 0.62
Note: Villa significantly overperformed their xG, largely due to Morgan Rogers scoring two difficult chances, including a long-range strike with a very low xG probability.
Key Match Factors
- The Rogers Factor: Morgan Rogers provided the cutting edge Villa lacked in the first half, scoring two goals from minimal chances.
- Early Defensive Errors: Ezri Konsa’s mistake in the first minute set a nervous tone, but Villa’s attack ultimately bailed out their defense.
- West Ham’s Fade: The Hammers put massive energy into the first 45 minutes but couldn’t sustain the press, allowing Villa to dictate the tempo in the second half.
Player of the Match
🏆 Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa)
A match-winning display. He scored the equalizer to settle his team and then produced a goal-of-the-season contender to win it. His driving runs were a nightmare for the West Ham defense all afternoon.
West Ham vs Aston Villa – Player Ratings
| West Ham | Rating | Aston Villa | Rating |
| Areola | 6.0 | Bizot | 6.0 |
| Wan-Bissaka | 6.5 | Cash | 6.0 |
| Mavropanos | 5.0 | Konsa | 5.0 |
| Todibo | 6.0 | Lindelof | 6.5 |
| Diouf | 6.0 | Maatsen | 6.0 |
| Magassa | 6.5 | Kamara | 6.0 |
| Potts | 7.0 | Onana | 6.0 |
| Fernandes | 7.5 | McGinn | 7.0 |
| Paqueta | 6.0 | Tielemans | 7.5 |
| Bowen | 7.5 | Rogers (MOTM) | 9.0 |
| Summerville | 6.0 | Watkins | 6.5 |
West Ham vs Aston Villa – Match Stats
| Stat | West Ham | Aston Villa |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.04 | 0.62 |
| Possession | 41% | 59% |
| Total Shots | 10 | 7 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 4 |
| Big Chances | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 5 | 3 |
| Passes (Accuracy) | 338 (82%) | 512 (88%) |
| Fouls | 16 | 13 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
Top 5 Performers
- Morgan Rogers (AVL): Clutch finishing and powerful running; the difference-maker.
- Jarrod Bowen (WHU): Scored and was West Ham’s most dangerous outlet; reached 100 goal involvements for the club.
- Mateus Fernandes (WHU): Scored the fastest goal of the season and set the tempo with his pressing.
- Youri Tielemans (AVL): The architect of the comeback, providing the assist for the 2-2 and controlling the midfield.
- Freddie Potts (WHU): Impressive in midfield, creating the second goal with his volley.
Underperformers / Weak Links
- Ezri Konsa (AVL): A nightmare start losing the ball for the first goal and looked shaky throughout.
- Konstantinos Mavropanos (WHU): Scored an own goal and struggled with the physical battle against Watkins.
- Lucas Paqueta (WHU): Quiet by his standards; failed to unlock the Villa defense when West Ham had momentum.
Substitutions Impact
- Donyell Malen (AVL): Replaced Onana (64′) to add pace to the attack. (Rating: 6.5)
- Emiliano Buendia (AVL): Came on for Watkins (75′) to help retain possession and see out the game. (Rating: 6.0)
- Callum Wilson (WHU): Brought on late (81′) to chase a goal but had no service. (Rating: N/A)
Tactical Breakdown
- West Ham: Played a 3-4-1-2 designed to press high and transition fast. It worked perfectly in the first half but left them exposed centrally once they tired and Villa began to dominate possession.
- Aston Villa: Stuck to their principles despite the early errors. By pushing Rogers closer to Watkins in the second half, they overloaded the West Ham center-backs and created the space needed for the winner.
What This Result Means
- West Ham: Remain in the relegation zone (18th) with 13 points, two points adrift of safety.
- Aston Villa: Consolidate 3rd place (33 points) and keep the pressure on the league leaders, extending their winning streak to nine games.
Next Fixtures
📅 West Ham: vs Manchester City (Premier League)
📅 Aston Villa: vs Manchester United (Premier League)
West Ham vs Aston Villa – FAQs
Q: Who won the West Ham vs Aston Villa match?
A: Aston Villa won 3–2.
Q: Who scored for Aston Villa?
A: An own goal by Mavropanos and two goals from Morgan Rogers.
Q: What was the attendance?
A: The match was played at the London Stadium (Capacity: ~62,500).
Q: Did Aston Villa move up the table?
A: They remained 3rd but closed the gap/maintained pace with the leaders.
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