Kick-off: 19:30 | Venue: Villa Park, Birmingham | Referee: Tim Robinson
Aston Villa pulled off another incredible second-half comeback to beat Wolves 3-1, continuing their fine form in the Premier League. Unai Emery’s side showed resilience after trailing at halftime, with key goals from Ollie Watkins, Ezri Konsa, and Jhon Durán, sealing the victory. Wolves, who started strong, succumbed to late pressure, leaving them winless and at the foot of the table.
Aston Villa vs Wolves Head-to-Head
Aston Villa came into this clash with confidence following their midweek European victory, but Wolves, under Gary O’Neil, had a point to prove after a tough start to their Premier League campaign. Historically, matches between Aston Villa and Wolves are fiercely contested Midlands derbies, and this encounter lived up to the billing with intensity, goals, and drama.
Aston Villa vs Wolves Lineups and Substitutes
Here are the Aston Villa vs Wolves lineups today (Sep 21, 2024)
Aston Villa XI (4-2-3-1):
- GK: Emiliano Martinez
- DEF: Lucas Digne (46′ Leon Bailey), Diego Carlos, Ezri Konsa, Matty Cash
- MID: Youri Tielemans, Jacob Ramsey (62′ Jhon Durán), John McGinn (46′ Ian Maatsen), Morgan Rogers, Amadou Onana (62′ Ross Barkley)
- FWD: Ollie Watkins (90+9′ Emiliano Buendía)
Substitutes:
Robin Olsen, Pau Torres, Nicolò Zaniolo, Calum Chambers
Wolverhampton Wanderers XI (4-3-3):
- GK: Sam Johnstone
- DEF: Nélson Semedo, Craig Dawson, Yerson Mosquera (82′ Santiago Bueno), Rayan Aït-Nouri
- MID: Mario Lemina, André, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (71′ Rodrigo Gomes)
- FWD: Matheus Cunha, João Gomes (82′ Tommy Doyle), Jørgen Strand Larsen (65′ Gonçalo Guedes)
Substitutes:
Daniel Bentley, Pablo Sarabia, Dexter Lembikisa, Mario Lemina
Aston Villa vs Wolves First Half: Wolves Take the Lead
Wolves began the match with a sharp focus, exploiting a sluggish Aston Villa side. The breakthrough came in the 25th minute when Matheus Cunha pounced on a loose pass from Villa’s Diego Carlos, firing a low shot past Emiliano Martinez. Villa struggled to break down Wolves’ organized defense in the first half, with Johnstone barely tested.
Aston Villa vs Wolves Halftime: Aston Villa 0-1 Wolves
Aston Villa vs Wolves Second Half: Villa’s Stunning Comeback
Villa came out after the break with renewed energy, fueled by substitutions that saw Leon Bailey and Ian Maatsen introduced. This tactical switch brought pace and width, stretching Wolves’ defense. In the 73rd minute, Ollie Watkins, assisted by Morgan Rogers, scored the equalizer with a well-placed shot that deflected in off Craig Dawson.
Villa’s momentum continued, and in the 88th minute, Ezri Konsa rose to meet Youri Tielemans’ cross, volleying the ball into the net to give Villa the lead. Wolves had no answers to Villa’s persistent pressure, and in stoppage time (90+4), Jhon Durán sealed the win with a composed finish after another assist from Rogers.
Aston Villa vs Wolves Fulltime: Aston Villa 3-1 Wolves
Aston Villa vs Wolves Stats
| Aston Villa vs Wolves Stats | Aston Villa | Wolves |
| Goals | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 2 |
| Total Shots | 14 | 9 |
| Possession | 53% | 47% |
| Corners | 6 | 4 |
| Fouls | 15 | 14 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Offsides | 2 | 3 |
Aston Villa vs Wolves Timeline
Full-Time: Aston Villa completes a remarkable comeback to defeat Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-1. The visitors took the lead early on through Matheus Cunha, but Villa’s second-half performance was exceptional.
- 90+14′: The match concludes with a yellow card for Ross Barkley.
- 90+11′: Ross Barkley receives a yellow card for a foul.
- 90+9′: Aston Villa make a substitution, bringing on Emiliano Buendía for Ollie Watkins.
- 90+4′: Jhon Durán scores Aston Villa’s third goal.
- 88′: Ezri Konsa scores Aston Villa’s second goal.
- 82′: Wolverhampton Wanderers make substitutions, bringing on Tommy Doyle and Santiago Bueno for João Gomes and Yerson Mosquera.
- 81′: Yerson Mosquera receives a yellow card for a foul.
- 75′: Morgan Rogers receives a yellow card for a foul.
- 73′: Ollie Watkins scores Aston Villa’s first goal.
- 71′: Wolverhampton Wanderers make a substitution, bringing on Rodrigo Gomes for Jean-Ricner Bellegarde.
- 65′: Wolverhampton Wanderers make substitutions, bringing on Gonçalo Guedes for Jørgen Strand Larsen.
- 65′: A yellow card is shown to an unnamed Aston Villa player.
- 62′: Aston Villa make substitutions, bringing on Jhon Durán, Ross Barkley, and Ian Maatsen for Jacob Ramsey, Amadou Onana, and Lucas Digne.
- 61′: Mario Lemina receives a yellow card for a foul.
- 45′: The second half begins.
- 45′: Aston Villa make substitutions, bringing on Leon Bailey, Ian Maatsen, and Ross Barkley for Lucas Digne, John McGinn, and Amadou Onana.
- 45+7′: First Half ends, Aston Villa 0-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers.
- 45+6′: Jean-Ricner Bellegarde wins a free kick for Wolverhampton Wanderers.
- 45+4′: A delay in the game due to an injury to John McGinn.
- 45+1′: Rayan Aït-Nouri’s shot is blocked.
- 45′: The fourth official indicates five minutes of added time.
- 45′: Craig Dawson’s header misses.
- 44′: Wolverhampton Wanderers earns a corner kick.
- 44′: Rayan Aït-Nouri’s shot is blocked.
- 42′: Jørgen Strand Larsen’s shot is saved.
- 41′: Morgan Rogers commits a foul.
- 41′: André wins a free kick for Wolverhampton Wanderers.
- 40′: Aston Villa earns a corner kick.
- 38′: Jørgen Strand Larsen commits a foul.
- 38′: Pau Torres wins a free kick for Aston Villa.
- 36′: Matheus Cunha commits a handball.
- 36′: John McGinn’s shot is blocked.
- 35′: Aston Villa earns a corner kick.
- 35′: Ollie Watkins’ shot is blocked.
- 35′: Matheus Cunha commits a foul.
- 35′: Amadou Onana wins a free kick for Aston Villa.
- 32′: André’s shot is blocked.
- 32′: Jørgen Strand Larsen’s header is blocked.
- 31′: Wolverhampton Wanderers earns a corner kick.
- 31′: Rayan Aït-Nouri’s shot is blocked.
- 29′: A delay in the game due to an injury to Lucas Digne.
- 28′: Pau Torres receives a yellow card for a foul.
- 27′: João Gomes receives a yellow card for a foul.
- 27′: Lucas Digne wins a free kick for Aston Villa.
- 25′: Matheus Cunha scores Wolverhampton Wanderers’ first goal.
- 21′: Yerson Mosquera commits a foul.
- 21′: Ollie Watkins wins a free kick for Aston Villa.
- 18′: Mario Lemina’s header is saved.
- 17′: Wolverhampton Wanderers earns a corner kick.
- 16′: Nélson Semedo receives a yellow card for a foul.
- 16′: Jacob Ramsey wins a free kick for Aston Villa.
- 16′: Nélson Semedo commits a foul.
- 16′: Jacob Ramsey wins a free kick for Aston Villa.
- 15′: Yerson Mosquera is caught offside.
- 13′: Matheus Cunha wins a free kick for Wolverhampton Wanderers.
- 13′: Ollie Watkins commits a foul.
- 12′: João Gomes commits a foul.
- 12′: Youri Tielemans wins a free kick for Aston Villa.
- 11′: A delay in the game due to an injury to Jean-Ricner Bellegarde.
- 7′: Rayan Aït-Nouri receives a yellow card for a foul.
- 7′: Ezri Konsa wins a free kick for Aston Villa.
- 7′: Rayan Aït-Nouri commits a foul.
- 6′: Jean-Ricner Bellegarde wins a free kick for Wolverhampton Wanderers.
- 6′: Lucas Digne commits a foul.
- 6′: A delay in the game due to an injury to Craig Dawson.
- 5′: Mario Lemina’s shot is saved.
- 4′: Wolverhampton Wanderers earns a corner kick.
- 2′: Offside, Aston Villa. Lucas Digne is caught offside.
- 0′: The match begins.
- Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Aston Villa vs Wolves Impact on Points Table
With this win, Aston Villa climbs to 3rd place on the Premier League table with 12 points, level with Liverpool and Arsenal. Their strong start to the season continues to show their ambition for European football next year. Wolves, on the other hand, remain rooted at the bottom, still searching for their first win of the campaign.
Aston Villa vs Wolves Man of the Match: Ollie Watkins
Watkins was instrumental in Aston Villa’s comeback, scoring the crucial equalizer and working tirelessly in attack. His consistent pressure on Wolves’ backline helped open up space for his teammates, earning him the fan vote for Man of the Match.
Aston Villa’s thrilling 3-1 victory over Wolves was a testament to their resilience and attacking prowess, especially in the second half. Wolves started the game brightly but were ultimately undone by Villa’s relentless pressure. As Villa looks ahead to their upcoming fixtures, including a midweek EFL Cup clash, Unai Emery will be pleased with his team’s current form. Wolves, however, must regroup quickly as they prepare to host Liverpool next week, still chasing their elusive first win of the season.
