Aston Villa held Newcastle to a draw despite being shorthanded

Starting lineup

Aston Villa (4-4-2): Bizot; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne; Kamara, Tielemans; Onana, McGinn, Rogers; Watkins.

Newcastle (4-3-3): Pope; Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento; Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Elanga, Gordon, Barnes.

Red card: Konsa 66'

August 16, 2025 | 20:29

End

The match ended in a 0-0 draw - Photo: PL

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August 16, 2025 | 20:17

90'

The second half has 6 minutes of injury time.

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August 16, 2025 | 20:10

82'

Aston Villa are dropping back to defend to protect Bizot's net.

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August 16, 2025 | 20:00

73'

Playing with one more man, Newcastle attacked strongly. Barnes just volleyed in the penalty area but the ball bounced off a Villa defender.

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August 16, 2025 | 19:54

66'

Red card: Gordon rushed down the field, forcing Konsa to pull him down from behind. The referee immediately showed the Aston Villa defender a red card.

Konsa was disqualified from the match - Photo: Premier League

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August 16, 2025 | 19:46

56'

The situation on the field was quite balanced, but both sides lacked sharpness in decisive attacks.

The two teams competed fiercely - Photo: AVFC

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August 16, 2025 | 19:46

47'

Kamara entered Newcastle's penalty area and headed the ball, but it went straight to goalkeeper Nick Pope.

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August 16, 2025 | 19:22

End of first half

The first 45 minutes ended in a 0-0 draw - Photo: AVFC

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August 16, 2025 | 19:12

41'

Aston Villa gradually regained their rhythm and played fairly. However, the home team's final moves lacked a bit of precision.

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August 16, 2025 | 19:11

33'

Elanga continuously stirred up the corridors on both wings with his fast dribbling.

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August 16, 2025 | 18:58

21'

Newcastle are playing more dominantly thanks to the fluidity of most of their players. On the other side of the battle line, Aston Villa have not had any chances towards Nick Pope's goal.

resources_premierleague_pulselive_com 2230415347.jpg — Home team at a disadvantage - Photo: Premier League

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August 16, 2025 | 18:48

15'

Again Anthony Gordon tested goalkeeper Bizot with an extremely dangerous low shot outside the box.

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August 16, 2025 | 18:42

10'

Harvey Barnes crossed from the left for Gordon to jump high and head over the bar.

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August 16, 2025 | 18:34

3'

Despite being the away team, Newcastle started the match with great enthusiasm. Elange and Gordon had early chances towards Aston Villa's goal but failed to finish.