Aston Villa 1-0 Bologna final score - 25 September 2025, Europa League

Can Bologna capitalize from this dangerous free kick?

Throw-in for Bologna at Villa Park.

Free kick for Aston Villa in the half of Bologna.

Goal kick for Bologna at Villa Park.

Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins gets his shot away but it misses the target.

Aston Villa have been awarded a corner by Jesus Gil Manzano.

In Birmingham Aston Villa attack through Ollie Watkins. The finish is off target, however.

Jesus Gil Manzano signals a throw-in for Bologna, close to Aston Villa's area.

Bologna awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Martin Vitik of Bologna smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

In Birmingham a free kick has been awarded the away team.

Free kick for Bologna in their own half.

Throw-in Aston Villa.

Lucas Digne gets his shot on target but fails to score for Aston Villa.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Birmingham.

Aston Villa's Jadon Sancho breaks free at Villa Park. But the strike goes wide of the post.

Jesus Gil Manzano signals a Aston Villa throw-in in Bologna's half.

Giovanni Fabbian is on a sub for Jens Odgaard for Bologna.

The away team replace Santiago Castro with Thijs Dallinga.

Jesus Gil Manzano awards Aston Villa a goal kick.

Bologna have been awarded a corner by Jesus Gil Manzano.

Bologna push upfield but Jesus Gil Manzano quickly pulls them for offside.

Jesus Gil Manzano signals a free kick to Bologna in their own half.

Throw-in for Bologna in the half of Aston Villa.

Jesus Gil Manzano awards the away team a throw-in.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Throw-in for Bologna in their own half.

Bologna advance rapidly upfield but Jesus Gil Manzano blows for offside.

Ball goes out of play for a Aston Villa goal kick.

Emil Holm for Bologna gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

Jesus Gil Manzano signals a free kick to Bologna.

Marco Bizot returns to the field for Aston Villa after picking up a slight injury.

Lucas Digne is replacing Ian Maatsen for the home team.

Marco Bizot is writhing in pain and play has been suspended for a few moments.

Bologna's Jens Odgaard is on target but unsuccessful.

Free kick Bologna.

Santiago Castro for Bologna gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

Free kick Bologna.

Aston Villa's John McGinn has been booked in Birmingham.

Vincenzo Italiano (Bologna) is making a third substitution, with Jon Rowe replacing Nicolo Cambiaghi.

Vincenzo Italiano is making the team's second substitution at Villa Park with Emil Holm replacing Nadir Zortea.

The away team have replaced Federico Bernardeschi with Riccardo Orsolini. This is the first substitution made today by Vincenzo Italiano.

Aston Villa awarded a free kick in their own half.

Ball safe as Bologna is awarded a throw-in in their half.

A massive blow for Aston Villa as Ollie Watkins misses from the spot.

Jhon Lucumi is booked for the away team.

Martin Vitik for Bologna has been booked by Jesus Gil Manzano and receives a first yellow card.

Aston Villa to take a throw-in in Bologna territory.

Throw-in high up the field for Aston Villa in Birmingham.

Jesus Gil Manzano signals a free kick to Bologna in their own half.

Aston Villa are too eager and fall into an offside trap.

Corner awarded to Aston Villa.

Bologna are whistled for offside.

Aston Villa awarded a free kick in their own half.

Free kick for Aston Villa in their own half.

Throw-in for Aston Villa in their own half.

Jadon Sancho is replacing Emiliano Buendia for Aston Villa at Villa Park.

Unai Emery (Aston Villa) is making a first substitution, with Ollie Watkins replacing Donyell Malen.

Aston Villa awarded a free kick in their own half.

Bologna have a goal kick.

Ball safe as Bologna is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Jesus Gil Manzano signals a free kick to Aston Villa in their own half.

Aston Villa awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Goal kick for Aston Villa at Villa Park.

Free kick for Aston Villa in their own half.

Throw-in for Aston Villa at Villa Park.

Throw-in Bologna.

In Birmingham a free kick has been awarded the home team.

Can Aston Villa get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Bologna's half?

Jesus Gil Manzano awards the home team a throw-in.

In Birmingham Bologna drive forward through Federico Bernardeschi. His shot is on target but it's saved.

Jesus Gil Manzano signals a Bologna throw-in in Aston Villa's half.

The first half has been concluded at Villa Park.

Bologna are too eager and fall into an offside trap.

Jesus Gil Manzano signals a free kick to Bologna.

Throw-in for Bologna in the half of Aston Villa.

Throw-in for Aston Villa close to the penalty box.

Can Aston Villa get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Bologna's half?

Jesus Gil Manzano awards the away team a throw-in.

Aston Villa have a goal kick.

Bologna's Nadir Zortea breaks free at Villa Park. But the strike goes wide of the post.

Corner awarded to Bologna.

Free kick for Bologna in the half of Aston Villa.

Matty Cash (Aston Villa) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.

Jesus Gil Manzano awards Aston Villa a goal kick.

Bologna's Nicolo Cambiaghi gets his shot away but it misses the target.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Birmingham.

Bologna are pushing forward but Federico Bernardeschi's finish is wide of the goal.

Bologna are caught offside.

Ball goes out of play for a Aston Villa goal kick.

In Birmingham a free kick has been awarded the away team.

Throw-in Bologna.

Throw-in for Bologna at Villa Park.

Bologna drives forward and Federico Bernardeschi gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

Throw-in for Bologna in their own half.

Aston Villa have a goal kick.

Bologna's Jhon Lucumi misses with an attempt on goal.

Jesus Gil Manzano signals a free kick to Aston Villa in their own half.

Free kick for Bologna in the half of Aston Villa.

Bologna awarded a free kick in their own half.

Aston Villa have been awarded a corner by Jesus Gil Manzano.

Goal kick for Bologna at Villa Park.

Aston Villa are pushing forward but Emiliano Buendia's finish is wide of the goal.

Corner awarded to Aston Villa.

Ball goes out of play for a Aston Villa goal kick.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Birmingham.

Bologna are coming forward and Lewis Ferguson gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

Bologna have a dangerous throw-in.

Bologna are whistled for offside.

Free kick for Aston Villa in their own half.

Jesus Gil Manzano signals a free kick to Bologna in their own half.

Aston Villa have been awarded a corner by Jesus Gil Manzano.

Donyell Malen for Aston Villa drives towards goal at Villa Park. But the finish is unsuccessful.

In Birmingham, Bologna push forward quickly but are pulled up for offside.

Jesus Gil Manzano signals a Bologna throw-in in Aston Villa's half.

Bologna awarded a free kick in their own half.

Corner awarded to Aston Villa.

Aston Villa have been awarded a corner by Jesus Gil Manzano.

John McGinn is on target to give Aston Villa a 1-0 advantage.

Corner awarded to Aston Villa.

Free kick for Aston Villa in their own half.

Bologna drive forward at breakneck speed but are pulled up for offside.

Bologna have been awarded a corner by Jesus Gil Manzano.

Ball safe as Bologna is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Free kick for Aston Villa in their own half.

Jesus Gil Manzano awards Aston Villa a goal kick.

Bologna to take a throw-in in Aston Villa territory.

Bologna needs to be cautious. Aston Villa have an attacking throw-in.

Aston Villa pushes forward through Evann Guessand, whose finish on goal is saved.

Aston Villa awarded a free kick in their own half.

Jesus Gil Manzano signals a free kick to Aston Villa.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Jesus Gil Manzano signals a free kick to Bologna in their own half.

Free kick Bologna.

Aston Villa awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Aston Villa scores 1.83 goals when playing at home and Bologna FC scores 1.31 goals when playing away (on average).

Both teams lost their last match.

Bologna FC's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Aston Villa's.

When Bologna FC is down 1-0 away, they win 0% of their matches.

When Aston Villa is down 0-1 home, they win 40% of their matches.

When Bologna FC leads 0-1 away, they win in 61% of their matches.

When Aston Villa leads 1-0 at home, they win in 88% of their matches.

On their last meeting Aston Villa won by 2 goals.

The winner of their last meeting was Aston Villa.

Aston Villa wins 27% of halftimes, Bologna FC wins 29%.

Aston Villa wins 1st half in 27% of their matches, Bologna FC in 29% of their matches.

Aston Villa haven't won in their last 6 games.