Aston Villa spent much of 2025/26 finding ways out of awkward situations. Unai Emery’s side eventually finished fourth with 65 points, securing another Champions League campaign after winning 19 of their 38 matches. That was impressive enough, but the route they took was rarely straightforward.
Villa picked up 23 Premier League points after falling behind, more than anyone else in the division. It’s a stat that fits this team rather well. They weren’t always dominant, and 49 goals conceded left room for improvement, but games had a habit of remaining alive when Villa were involved.
Ollie Watkins remained central to it all. He scored 16 league goals across 37 appearances, while Villa finished with 56 as a team. There was silverware too, with a 3-0 win over Freiburg delivering the Europa League and ending the club’s 30-year wait for a major trophy.
The more interesting question for 2026/27 is whether Villa can make life slightly easier for themselves. Comebacks are useful, but Emery will probably want fewer matches that need rescuing in the first place. Goals conceded, clean sheets and their record after scoring first should therefore be particularly revealing.
Aston Villa results and player numbers can be followed alongside BetVictor’s wider football stats coverage. The Premier League betting section provides the broader competition picture, while Watkins’ scoring output and Villa’s defensive numbers should give a good indication of whether another top-four push is sustainable.
