Aston Villa 3-1 Nottingham Forest final score - 3 January 2026, Premier League
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Highlights
Aston Villa
Nottingham Forest
Game Statistics
Aston Villa
Nottingham Forest
Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4
|
65 | 38 | 19 | 8 | 11 | +7 |
|
16
|
44 | 38 | 11 | 11 | 16 | -3 |
Last matches
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
30 Dec 2025 - Premier League
27 Dec 2025 - Premier League
21 Dec 2025 - Premier League
14 Dec 2025 - Premier League
11 Dec 2025 - Europa League
6 Dec 2025 - Premier League
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Dec 2025 - Premier League
6 Dec 2025 - Premier League
30 Nov 2025 - Premier League
27 Nov 2025 - Europa League
9 Nov 2025 - Premier League
6 Nov 2025 - Europa League
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
30 Dec 2025 - Premier League
27 Dec 2025 - Premier League
14 Dec 2025 - Premier League
11 Dec 2025 - Europa League
3 Dec 2025 - Premier League
23 Nov 2025 - Premier League
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
30 Dec 2025 - Premier League
27 Dec 2025 - Premier League
22 Dec 2025 - Premier League
14 Dec 2025 - Premier League
11 Dec 2025 - Europa League
6 Dec 2025 - Premier League
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
30 Dec 2025 - Premier League
27 Dec 2025 - Premier League
14 Dec 2025 - Premier League
30 Nov 2025 - Premier League
27 Nov 2025 - Europa League
9 Nov 2025 - Premier League
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Dec 2025 - Premier League
11 Dec 2025 - Europa League
6 Dec 2025 - Premier League
3 Dec 2025 - Premier League
22 Nov 2025 - Premier League
6 Nov 2025 - Europa League
Head to head
50 %
17 %
33 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
5 Apr 2025 - Premier League
14 Dec 2024 - Premier League
24 Feb 2024 - Premier League
5 Nov 2023 - Premier League
8 Apr 2023 - Premier League
10 Oct 2022 - Premier League
Tactical Scheme
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 5 - 1
Substitutes
M. Bizot
DefenderT. Carroll
L. Digne
L. Bogarde
A. Garcia
J. Jimoh-Aloba
G. Hemmings
ForwardJ. Sancho
D. Malen
M. Sels
Morato
N. Savona
Z. Abbott
O. Zinchenko
MidfielderDouglas Luiz
J. McAtee
A. Kalimuendo
T. Awoniyi
Missing players
A. Onana
ForwardE. Guessand
R. Yates
ForwardC. Wood
Live Commentary
In Birmingham Nottingham drive forward through Arnaud Kalimuendo. His shot is on target but it's saved.
Aston Villa awarded a free kick in their own half.
Lamare Bogarde (Aston Villa) has received a first yellow card.
In Birmingham a free kick has been awarded the away team.
Simon Hooper signals a free kick to Aston Villa in their own half.
Nottingham drive forward but Arnaud Kalimuendo is judged offside.
Simon Hooper awards Aston Villa a goal kick.
Nottingham's Murillo gets his shot away but it misses the target.
Simon Hooper signals a free kick to Nottingham.
Throw-in Nottingham.
Aston Villa to take a throw-in in Nottingham territory.
Nottingham have a goal kick.
Andres Garcia is on a sub for Matty Cash for Aston Villa.
Nottingham's James McAtee has been booked in Birmingham.
Free kick Aston Villa.
Simon Hooper awards the home team a throw-in.
Ball goes out of play for a Nottingham goal kick.
Simon Hooper signals a Aston Villa throw-in in Nottingham's half.
Simon Hooper signals a free kick to Aston Villa in their own half.
The away team have replaced Nicolas Dominguez with Douglas Luiz. This is the fifth substitution made today by Sean Dyche.
Arnaud Kalimuendo is replacing Igor Jesus for the away team.
Aston Villa make their fourth substitution with Lamare Bogarde replacing John McGinn.
Unai Emery is making the team's third substitution at Villa Park with Donyell Malen replacing Ollie Watkins.
It's a goal kick for the home team in Birmingham.
Free kick for Nottingham in their own half.
Throw-in for Aston Villa close to the penalty box.
Free kick for Aston Villa in the half of Nottingham.
James McAtee for Nottingham is whistled offside.
Corner awarded to Nottingham.
Morgan Gibbs-White for Nottingham drives towards goal at Villa Park. But the finish is unsuccessful.
Sean Dyche (Nottingham) has taken off John Victor who seemed to be grimacing with pain earlier. A possible injury. Matz Sels is the replacement.
Play has been interrupted briefly in Birmingham to check on John Victor, who is grimacing with pain.
Goal! John McGinn extends Aston Villa's lead to 3-1. Youri Tielemans with an assist there.
Aston Villa's Matty Cash has run offside.
In Birmingham a free kick has been awarded the home team.
The away team have replaced Ola Aina with Nicolo Savona. This is the second substitution made today by Sean Dyche.
Sean Dyche (Nottingham) is making a first substitution, with James McAtee replacing Dilane Bakwa.
The home team replace Emiliano Buendia with Jadon Sancho.
Lucas Digne is replacing Ian Maatsen for Aston Villa at Villa Park.
Aston Villa awarded a free kick in their own half.
Aston Villa have been awarded a corner by Simon Hooper.
Aston Villa have been awarded a corner by Simon Hooper.
Dilane Bakwa (Nottingham) gets a yellow card.
Aston Villa awarded a free kick in their own half.
Nottingham pushes forward through Ola Aina, whose finish on goal is saved.
Nottingham awarded a throw-in in their own half.
Free kick for Nottingham in their own half.
Throw-in for Nottingham at Villa Park.
Simon Hooper signals a free kick to Aston Villa.
Nottingham are back in the match in Birmingham. Morgan Gibbs-White has scored to make it 2-1. Dilane Bakwa instrumental with a fine assist.
Ball safe as Aston Villa is awarded a throw-in in their half.
Free kick Aston Villa.
Goal kick for Nottingham at Villa Park.
In Birmingham Aston Villa attack through Emiliano Buendia. The finish is off target, however.
Aston Villa are in shooting range from this free kick.
Throw-in for Aston Villa in their own half.
Goal kick for Aston Villa at Villa Park.
Nottingham attack but Dilane Bakwa's header doesn't find the target.
Simon Hooper signals a free kick to Nottingham in their own half.
Simon Hooper awards Aston Villa a goal kick.
Nottingham to take a throw-in in Aston Villa territory.
Free kick for Nottingham in their own half.
Goal! Aston Villa extend their lead to 2-0 through John McGinn. That's a fine assist from Matty Cash.
Aston Villa have a dangerous throw-in.
Simon Hooper signals a free kick to Aston Villa in their own half.
Goal! Ollie Watkins gives Aston Villa a 1-0 lead in Birmingham. Great play from Morgan Rogers to set up the goal.
Simon Hooper awards the away team a throw-in.
The first-half has come to a close in Birmingham.
Simon Hooper signals a free kick to Aston Villa.
Throw-in high up the field for Aston Villa in Birmingham.
Nottingham awarded a free kick in their own half.
Igor Jesus for the away team is judged to be offside.
Throw-in for Aston Villa in the half of Nottingham.
Can Aston Villa get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Nottingham's half?
Throw-in high up the field for Aston Villa in Birmingham.
Ball goes out of play for a Nottingham goal kick.
Throw-in for Aston Villa close to the penalty box.
Free kick for Aston Villa in their own half.
Aston Villa awarded a free kick in their own half.
Corner awarded to Nottingham.
Nottingham have a goal kick.
Corner awarded to Nottingham.
Omari Hutchinson gets his shot on target but fails to score for Nottingham.
Simon Hooper signals a free kick to Aston Villa in their own half.
A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.
It's a goal kick for the away team in Birmingham.
Nottingham have been awarded a corner by Simon Hooper.
Nottingham awarded a free kick in their own half.
Corner awarded to Aston Villa.
Aston Villa needs to be cautious. Nottingham have an attacking throw-in.
Aston Villa have a dangerous throw-in.
Simon Hooper signals a Aston Villa throw-in in Nottingham's half.
Simon Hooper awards Nottingham a goal kick.
Aston Villa's Ian Maatsen misses with an attempt on goal.
Aston Villa have been awarded a corner by Simon Hooper.
Simon Hooper blows against Nottingham's Igor Jesus for offside.
It's a goal kick for the away team in Birmingham.
In Birmingham a free kick has been awarded the home team.
Simon Hooper signals a throw-in for Aston Villa, close to Nottingham's area.
Free kick for Nottingham in their own half.
Free kick Aston Villa.
Ball goes out of play for a Nottingham goal kick.
Nottingham will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Aston Villa.
Aston Villa's Ian Maatsen breaks free at Villa Park. But the strike goes wide of the post.
Simon Hooper signals a free kick to Nottingham in their own half.
Can Aston Villa capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Nottingham's half?
Nottingham have a goal kick.
Nottingham awarded a throw-in in their own half.
Free kick for Aston Villa in the half of Nottingham.
Goal kick for Nottingham at Villa Park.
Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins gets in a shot on goal at Villa Park. But the effort is unsuccessful.
Throw-in Nottingham.
A year ago, Aston Villa were number 9 in the table with 28 points. Now they are number 3 with 39 points.
A year ago, Nottingham Forest were number 4 in the table with 34 points. Now they are number 17 with 18 points.
Aston Villa scores 2.07 goals when playing at home and Nottingham Forest scores 1.19 goals when playing away (on average).
Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest is 1.4.
Average number of goals in meetings between Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest is 3.2.
Aston Villa scores 1.8 goals in a match against Nottingham Forest and Nottingham Forest scores 1.4 goals against Aston Villa (on average).
In the last 5 meetings Aston Villa won 3, Nottingham Forest won 2, 0 draws.
Aston Villa's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Nottingham Forest's.
In Premier League, Aston Villa has better performance than Nottingham Forest.
When Nottingham Forest is down 1-0 away, they win 13% of their matches.
When Aston Villa is down 0-1 home, they win 62% of their matches.
When Nottingham Forest leads 0-1 away, they win in 70% of their matches.
When Aston Villa leads 1-0 at home, they win in 95% of their matches.
On their last meeting Aston Villa won by 1 goals.
The winner of their last meeting was Aston Villa.
Aston Villa wins 31% of halftimes, Nottingham Forest wins 30%.
Aston Villa wins 1st half in 31% of their matches, Nottingham Forest in 30% of their matches.
Aston Villa have scored at least one goal for 11 consecutive matches.
Aston Villa have conceded a goal in each of their last 6 matches.
Aston Villa's home record this season: 7-1-1.
Nottingham Forest haven't scored in 5 of their 9 away matches in Premier League this season.
Aston Villa haven't scored in 2 of their 9 home matches in Premier League this season.
When playing at home, Aston Villa have not lost to Nottingham Forest in their last 9 encounters.
Aston Villa have won 10 home matches in a row.
Aston Villa have a winning streak of 11 matches.
Did you know that Nottingham Forest scores 33% of their goals between the minutes 46-60?
Did you know that Aston Villa scores 24% of their goals between the minutes 31-45?
In Premier League, Aston Villa have 7 successive home wins.
Aston Villa have a winning streak of 8 matches in Premier League.
Last season's matches: 2-1 (Aston Villa at home) and 2-1 (Nottingham Forest at home).
Nottingham Forest's last away win against Aston Villa was in 1994.
During the last 21 meetings, Aston Villa have won 9 times, there have been 8 draws while Nottingham Forest have won 4 times. The goal difference is 37-29 in favour of Aston Villa.
During the last 10 meetings with Aston Villa playing at home, Aston Villa have won 6 times, there have been 3 draws while Nottingham Forest have won 1 times. The goal difference is 22-14 in favour of Aston Villa.
The most common result of matches between Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest when Aston Villa is playing at home is 2-0. 3 matches have ended with this result.
Score and result Aston Villa - Nottingham Forest
The Aston Villa - Nottingham Forest match (Football - Premier League) at 03/01/2026 07:30 is complete.
The Aston Villa - Nottingham Forest match result is as follows: 3-1.
Now that this Premier League Football match is over and the score is known, you can find the highlights and key statistics on that same page.
