Wednesday, 4 March 2026
📍 Villa Park
Aston Villa
⚽ 2' - Douglas Luiz
Assist: Leon Bailey
Visualization based on match commentary • Positions are approximate
That's a wrap! The match has concluded with Chelsea securing a 4-1 victory over Aston Villa.
The second half has concluded with the final score: Aston Villa 1, Chelsea 4.
Ian Maatsen from Aston Villa has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Liam Delap from Chelsea committed a foul.
Jadon Sancho of Aston Villa has earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea committed a foul.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 6 minutes of stoppage time.
Tammy Abraham of Aston Villa heads the ball and strikes the crossbar from the center of the penalty area, with Ross Barkley providing the assist.
Substitution for Chelsea: Andrey Santos replaces Cole Palmer.
Substitution for Chelsea: Andrey Santos comes on to replace Cole Palmer.
Substitution for Chelsea: Liam Delap comes on to replace João Pedro.
The attempt is thwarted. Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Jadon Sancho.
A fresh offensive move unfolds. Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's successfully stopped.
Missed opportunity! Alysson Edward from Aston Villa took a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it went off target.
Substitution for Chelsea: Marc Cucurella comes on to replace Enzo Fernández.
Substitution for Chelsea: Tosin Adarabioyo comes on to replace Wesley Fofana due to an injury.
Corner awarded to Aston Villa after Trevoh Chalobah allowed the ball to go out.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Substitution for Chelsea: Roméo Lavia comes on to replace Malo Gusto.
The game is currently on hold due to an injury to Wesley Fofana from Chelsea.
Lamare Bogarde from Aston Villa committed a foul.
Alejandro Garnacho of Chelsea has earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Substitution for Aston Villa: Tammy Abraham is coming on to replace Ollie Watkins.
Missed opportunity. João Pedro from Chelsea attempted a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area.
Offside call against Chelsea. Alejandro Garnacho has been flagged for being offside.
Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Wesley Fofana from Chelsea earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa committed a foul.
João Pedro from Chelsea earned a free kick on the left side of the field.
Amadou Onana committed a foul on an Aston Villa player.
⚽Goal! Aston Villa 1, Chelsea 4. João Pedro scores for Chelsea with a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area.
Substitution for Aston Villa: Alysson Edward replaces Leon Bailey.
Substitution for Aston Villa: Ross Barkley comes on to replace Douglas Luiz.
Substitution for Aston Villa: Jadon Sancho comes on to replace Emiliano Buendía.
Corner awarded to Aston Villa after a defensive play by Malo Gusto.
Enzo Fernández of Chelsea has been shown a yellow card.
Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa has been shown a yellow card.
Malo Gusto from Chelsea has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Morgan Rogers committed a foul against Aston Villa.
⚽Goal! Aston Villa 1, Chelsea 3. Cole Palmer from Chelsea scores with a left-footed shot from the middle of the box, finding the center of the net after a quick counterattack.
João Pedro of Chelsea has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
João Pedro from Chelsea committed a foul.
Amadou Onana from Aston Villa was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Ian Maatsen from Aston Villa has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Enzo Fernández from Chelsea committed a foul.
João Pedro from Chelsea has earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa committed a foul.
Missed opportunity. Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area following a free kick, but it sails over the goal.
Ian Maatsen of Aston Villa earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Malo Gusto commits a foul for Chelsea.
Substitution for Aston Villa: Lamare Bogarde comes on to replace Matty Cash, who is leaving the field due to an injury.
The second half is underway with the score at Aston Villa 1, Chelsea 2.
The first half has concluded with the score at Aston Villa 1, Chelsea 2.
⚽Goal! Aston Villa 1, Chelsea 2. João Pedro scores for Chelsea with a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom right corner. The assist came from Enzo Fernández, who delivered a perfectly timed through ball.
Moisés Caicedo from Chelsea earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa committed a foul.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match is currently paused due to an injury to Amadou Onana from Aston Villa.
Opportunity wasted. Jorrel Hato of Chelsea attempted a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area.
Leon Bailey from Aston Villa was awarded a free kick on the right flank.
João Pedro from Chelsea committed a foul.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 8 minutes of stoppage time.
Corner awarded to Chelsea after Tyrone Mings allowed the ball to go out.
Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa committed a foul.
Enzo Fernández from Chelsea earned a free kick in an offensive position.
VAR Review: Goal Disallowed - Aston Villa 1-1 Chelsea.
GOAL DISALLOWED AFTER VAR REVIEW: Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa finds the back of the net, but the goal is canceled following a VAR check.
Aston Villa has been called for offside. Ollie Watkins is positioned beyond the last defender.
Corner awarded to Chelsea after Ezri Konsa allowed the ball to go out.
Trevon Chalobah from Chelsea committed a foul.
Emiliano Buendía from Aston Villa has earned a free kick in the defensive area.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match temporarily halted due to an injury to Matty Cash from Aston Villa.
⚽Goal! It's now Aston Villa 1, Chelsea 1. João Pedro scores for Chelsea with a right-footed shot from close range, finding the center of the net. The assist comes from Malo Gusto.
A fresh offensive play unfolds. Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but Filip Jörgensen from Chelsea makes a save in the bottom left corner. The assist came from Ian Maatsen.
Matty Cash from Aston Villa has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Matty Cash from Aston Villa committed a foul.
Alejandro Garnacho of Chelsea has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Corner awarded to Aston Villa after Filip Jörgensen allowed the ball to go out.
Corner awarded to Aston Villa after Filip Jörgensen allowed the ball to go out.
A fresh offensive play unfolds as Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area. However, Filip Jörgensen from Chelsea makes a great save, denying the effort aimed at the top center of the goal. The setup for the shot came from Emiliano Buendía, who delivered a precise through ball.
Corner kick awarded to Chelsea after Emiliano Martínez allowed the ball to go out.
A shot is deflected. Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea attempts a right-footed strike from the left side of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Enzo Fernández.
The attempt is denied. Reece James from Chelsea takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets intercepted. The assist came from Alejandro Garnacho, who delivered a cross.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match is currently paused due to an injury to Wesley Fofana from Chelsea.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area. However, Chelsea's goalkeeper, Filip Jörgensen, makes a crucial save right in the center of the goal, assisted by Emiliano Martínez.
A fresh offensive push unfolds as Enzo Fernández from Chelsea takes a right-footed shot from the heart of the penalty area. However, Emiliano Martínez, the Aston Villa goalkeeper, makes a crucial save right in the middle of the goal. The assist came from Alejandro Garnacho.
Corner awarded to Chelsea after Ezri Konsa allowed the ball to go out.
Match is currently paused due to an injury to Wesley Fofana from Chelsea.
Match halted due to an injury to Wesley Fofana from Chelsea.
Match interruption due to an injury to Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa.
Wesley Fofana from Chelsea committed a foul.
Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Corner awarded to Chelsea after a deflection off Emiliano Martínez.
A fresh offensive push is underway. Cole Palmer from Chelsea takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa makes a great save, stopping the ball in the top center of the goal. The assist came from Alejandro Garnacho.
Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa has been awarded a free kick in an attacking position.
Wesley Fofana from Chelsea committed a foul.
Matty Cash from Aston Villa committed a foul.
Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea earned a free kick on the left side of the pitch.
Aston Villa is caught offside. Emiliano Buendía is positioned ahead of the last defender.
Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa was awarded a free kick on the left flank.
Jorrel Hato from Chelsea committed a foul.
Corner awarded to Chelsea after a play that resulted in Ian Maatsen giving it away.
Corner awarded to Chelsea after Douglas Luiz allowed the ball to go out.
Another offensive effort underway. João Pedro from Chelsea heads the ball from the right side of the six-yard area, but it's stopped by the goalkeeper.
Amadou Onana from Aston Villa committed a foul.
Enzo Fernández from Chelsea was awarded a free kick on the left flank.
⚽Goal! Aston Villa takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Chelsea. Douglas Luiz fires a right-footed shot from the middle of the box, sending the ball straight into the center of the net. The assist comes from Leon Bailey.
Offside call against Chelsea. Malo Gusto has been caught offside.
Corner awarded to Chelsea after Tyrone Mings allowed the ball to go out.
The opening half begins...
Chelsea defeated Aston Villa 1-4 in the Premier League. Aston Villa scorers: Douglas Luiz (2'). Chelsea scorers: João Pedro (35'), João Pedro (45'), Cole Palmer (55'), João Pedro (64'). Match venue: Villa Park. Watch on: Play Sports, Play Sports 1, Arena Sport 1.
