Aston Villa v Fulham
Match Timeline & MomentumMomentumThis graph shows how much pressure a team applied during the match. Taller columns indicate stronger attacking periods, based on things like possession, shots, goals, big chances, and other key stats.
Commentary
It ends all square at Villa Park, after a horror moment from Suzuki on Halloween means the sides share the points. The hosts were given a fantastic chance to take the lead from the spot, when Goretzka’s header came off the arm of Berge. McGinn stepped up and smashed the crossbar, letting off the Fulham midfielder. Villa did take the lead minutes before the break, when Jackson managed to get through two Fulham defenders and fire past Leno. Fulham came out quickly in the second 45 and deserved to get a goal, but there was no luck going their way. That was until a corner from Iwobi was straight to Suzuki, and the goalkeeper had a calamitous moment. He tried to parry the ball down to then hold onto it, but in doing so he saw it drop down and go just over the goal line! Villa went closest late on, but Torres failed to find the target with his two headed chances. The visitors accumulated more expected goals, accumulating 2.21 xG from their 14 shots (Villa with 1.71 xG). The hosts miss the chance to climb into the top seven, as they sit in ninth place. Fulham get another point on the board and find themselves in 15th place. Next up for Villa is a trip to Manchester to face out-of-form Manchester United, whilst Fulham host Newcastle. Thank you all for tuning in and have a great evening!
FULL-TIME: ASTON VILLA 1-1 FULHAM
Late free-kick for Villa, a chance to get another ball into the box.
Villa look more desperate for a late winner – Fulham certainly the happier of the two with a point.
There will be a minimum of five minutes of added time!
WIDE AGAIN FOR TORRES! Like minutes before, Torres has a huge chance with his head. The delivery into the box finds the centre-back, but once again his header is wide of the post from close range!
Shot Map
Team Stats
1.71
Expected Goals
2.21
45%
Possession
55%
3 (19%)
Shots on Goal
5 (36%)
3
Big Chances Created
2
7
Corners Won
7
373 (86%)
Accurate Passes
474 (88%)
43
Duels Won
40
4
Saves
2
7
Fouls Committed
12





