Aston Villa 0-1 Arsenal Result at Villa Park, with Bukayo Saka scoring the only goal in the 59th minute. The Gunners followed their opening-day victory over Coventry City with another three points, while Aston Villa were beaten for the second Premier League match in a row. For the complete match event feed and detailed statistics, use SP Score.
The result completed the match journey that began with SportPesa Kenya’s Aston Villa vs Arsenal preview and continued through the Aston Villa vs Arsenal live page. This results page focuses on the final score, goal, key moments, starting lineups and what the outcome means for both teams.
Aston Villa vs Arsenal result
| Match detail | Final information |
| Fixture | Aston Villa vs Arsenal |
| Competition | Premier League 2026/27 |
| Matchweek | 2 |
| Date | Monday, 31 August 2026 |
| Venue | Villa Park |
| Half-time | Aston Villa 0-0 Arsenal |
| Full-time | Aston Villa 0-1 Arsenal |
| Goalscorer | Bukayo Saka – 59th minute |
| Result | Arsenal win |
Who scored in Aston Villa vs Arsenal?
Bukayo Saka scored the only goal in Aston Villa 0-1 Arsenal. The breakthrough arrived in the 59th minute when Arsenal worked the ball down the left and Riccardo Calafiori delivered a low cross into the six-yard area. Saka attacked the space at the back post and finished from close range to give Arsenal the lead.
Aston Villa 0-1 Arsenal match report
Aston Villa made an energetic start and came closest to scoring in the opening stages when Emiliano Buendia struck the crossbar from distance. Arsenal gradually took greater control of possession, but the first half ended goalless as Villa goalkeeper Zion Suzuki helped keep the visitors out.
Arsenal changed the shape of their attack at half-time by introducing Eberechi Eze for Christos Tzolis. The visitors then increased the pressure. A penalty was initially awarded when Ian Maatsen challenged Saka near the edge of the area, but VAR ruled that the foul had taken place outside the box and the decision was changed to a free kick.
Three minutes later, Arsenal found the decisive goal. Gabriel Magalhaes moved the ball to Eze, who released Calafiori on the left. The defender reached the byline and sent a low delivery across goal for Saka to convert in the 59th minute.
Villa tried to respond with changes of their own, while Arsenal also refreshed their midfield and defence. Suzuki produced an important save to deny Kai Havertz in the second half, but the home side could not find an equaliser. Arsenal saw out the closing stages to secure a 1-0 victory and another clean sheet.
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Aston Villa vs Arsenal key moments
· 11th minute – Emiliano Buendia hits the crossbar with a long-range effort for Aston Villa.
· Half-time – Aston Villa 0-0 Arsenal.
· 46th minute – Eberechi Eze replaces Christos Tzolis for Arsenal.
· 54th-56th minute – Arsenal are initially awarded a penalty for a foul on Saka, but VAR rules the contact happened outside the box.
· 59th minute – GOAL: Bukayo Saka scores from Riccardo Calafiori’s low cross to make it Aston Villa 0-1 Arsenal.
· 75th minute – Zion Suzuki denies Kai Havertz as Arsenal look for a second goal.
· Full-time – Aston Villa 0-1 Arsenal.
Aston Villa vs Arsenal match stats
The result was decided by Saka’s second-half finish, with Arsenal also limiting Aston Villa to no shots on target. For the complete Aston Villa vs Arsenal match stats – including possession, total shots, shots on target, corners, cards, substitutions, player information and the full event timeline – check SP Score.
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Aston Villa vs Arsenal starting lineups
Aston Villa starting XI
Zion Suzuki; Matty Cash, Victor Lindelof, Pau Torres, Ian Maatsen; Boubacar Kamara, Ross Barkley; George Hemmings, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia; Nicolas Jackson.
Arsenal starting XI
David Raya; Ben White, Cristhian Mosquera, Gabriel Magalhaes, Riccardo Calafiori; Myles Lewis-Skelly, Declan Rice; Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Christos Tzolis; Kai Havertz.
For the matchday lineup context and live-match information, see the Aston Villa vs Arsenal live page and SP Score.
What the Aston Villa vs Arsenal result means
Arsenal have now won their opening two Premier League matches of the 2026/27 season. After beating Coventry City 3-0 in Matchweek 1, the champions followed that result with a 1-0 away victory at Villa Park. Follow Arsenal’s wider season through the Arsenal FC 2026/27 hub for fixtures, results, standings, squad information and club updates.
Aston Villa, meanwhile, have started the league campaign with defeats to Brighton and Arsenal and are still looking for their first Premier League goal and point of the season. The club’s completed scores can be tracked on the Aston Villa results page.
For the wider league picture, including fixtures, standings and matchday coverage, use SportPesa Kenya’s Premier League hub. Current table movement and live standings should be checked through SP Score.
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Aston Villa vs Arsenal result FAQs
What was the Aston Villa vs Arsenal result?
Arsenal beat Aston Villa 1-0 at Villa Park in Premier League Matchweek 2.
Who scored in Aston Villa vs Arsenal?
Bukayo Saka scored the only goal of the match in the 59th minute.
What was the half-time score?
Aston Villa and Arsenal were level at 0-0 at half-time.
Where was Aston Villa vs Arsenal played?
The match was played at Villa Park on Monday, 31 August 2026.
Where can I see the full Aston Villa vs Arsenal match stats?
Use SP Score for the full match event feed, statistics, player information and current Premier League standings.
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Conclusion
The Aston Villa vs Arsenal result finished 1-0 to Arsenal, with Bukayo Saka’s 59th-minute goal deciding the Premier League match at Villa Park. Arsenal made it two league wins from two and recorded another clean sheet, while Aston Villa remain without a point or goal after their opening two matches.
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