Aston Villa vs Chelsea, 2020-21 English Premier League
· English Premier League
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2 - 1
2 - 1
Chelsea sneak into Champions League despite loss at Aston Villa
Chelsea secured their place in the Champions League despite a 2-1 at Aston Villa on the final matchday of the Premier League season.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 2': Foul by Matt Targett (Aston Villa).
- 2': Mason Mount (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 2': Attempt missed. Mason Mount (Chelsea) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left.
- 9': Attempt blocked. Mason Mount (Chelsea) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ben Chilwell.
- 10': Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Ezri Konsa Ngoyo.
- 11': Attempt missed. Timo Werner (Chelsea) header from the right side of the six yard box misses to the left. Assisted by César Azpilicueta with a cross.
- 12': Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Kortney Hause.
- 14': Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Jack Grealish.
- 15': Attempt saved. Ben Chilwell (Chelsea) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Timo Werner with a cross.
- 16': Attempt saved. Bertrand Traoré (Aston Villa) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Ollie Watkins with a headed pass.
- 17': César Azpilicueta (Chelsea) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 17': Foul by Matt Targett (Aston Villa).
- 18': Attempt saved. Mason Mount (Chelsea) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Timo Werner.
- 18': Attempt missed. Timo Werner (Chelsea) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Ben Chilwell with a headed pass.
- 20': Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Kortney Hause.
- 20': Attempt saved. Timo Werner (Chelsea) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Mason Mount.
- 22': Attempt saved. Christian Pulisic (Chelsea) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
- 24': Attempt missed. Mason Mount (Chelsea) left footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by César Azpilicueta.
- 25': Foul by Ben Chilwell (Chelsea).
- 25': Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 27': Foul by Jorginho (Chelsea).
- 27': Jack Grealish (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 28': Attempt missed. Bertrand Traoré (Aston Villa) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by John McGinn.
- 29': Attempt missed. John McGinn (Aston Villa) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left.
- 31': Foul by Matt Targett (Aston Villa).
- 31': Mason Mount (Chelsea) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 36': Foul by César Azpilicueta (Chelsea).
- 36': Jack Grealish (Aston Villa) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 38': Foul by Timo Werner (Chelsea).
- 38': Matt Targett (Aston Villa) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 40': Ezri Konsa Ngoyo (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 40': Foul by Ben Chilwell (Chelsea).
- 41': Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Marvelous Nakamba.
- 42': Corner, Aston Villa. Conceded by Thiago Silva.
- 43': Goal! Aston Villa 1, Chelsea 0. Bertrand Traoré (Aston Villa) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Matt Targett following a corner.
- 45': Anwar El Ghazi (Aston Villa) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 45': Foul by Jorginho (Chelsea).
- 45': Jorginho (Chelsea) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+1': Bertrand Traoré (Aston Villa) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 45'+1': Foul by Mateo Kovacic (Chelsea).
- 45'+2': Bertrand Traoré (Aston Villa) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 45'+2': Foul by Timo Werner (Chelsea).
- 45'+2': Timo Werner (Chelsea) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+3': Attempt missed. Anwar El Ghazi (Aston Villa) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Jack Grealish with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Aston Villa 1, Chelsea 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Aston Villa 1, Chelsea 0.
- 45': Substitution, Chelsea. Kepa Arrizabalaga replaces Édouard Mendy because of an injury.
- 47': Attempt missed. Christian Pulisic (Chelsea) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Timo Werner with a cross.
- 47': Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Matt Targett.
- 49': Attempt blocked. Mason Mount (Chelsea) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jorginho with a cross.
- 49': Foul by Mateo Kovacic (Chelsea).
- 49': Jack Grealish (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 49': Mateo Kovacic (Chelsea) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 50': Corner, Aston Villa. Conceded by Thiago Silva.
- 51': Penalty Aston Villa. Bertrand Traoré draws a foul in the penalty area.
- 51': Penalty conceded by Jorginho (Chelsea) after a foul in the penalty area.
- 52': Goal! Aston Villa 2, Chelsea 0. Anwar El Ghazi (Aston Villa) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner.
- 54': Attempt missed. Mason Mount (Chelsea) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Ben Chilwell.
- 56': Attempt blocked. Mateo Kovacic (Chelsea) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Jorginho.
- 59': Offside, Chelsea. Mason Mount tries a through ball, but César Azpilicueta is caught offside.
- 60': VAR Decision: No Goal Aston Villa 2-0 Chelsea.
- 60': Substitution, Chelsea. Hakim Ziyech replaces Jorginho.
- 62': Foul by Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa).
- 62': Mateo Kovacic (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 62': Attempt missed. Mateo Kovacic (Chelsea) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Reece James.
- 64': Foul by John McGinn (Aston Villa).
- 64': Thiago Silva (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 65': John McGinn (Aston Villa) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 65': Offside, Chelsea. Timo Werner tries a through ball, but Hakim Ziyech is caught offside.
- 66': Substitution, Chelsea. Kai Havertz replaces Mateo Kovacic.
- 68': Attempt missed. Kai Havertz (Chelsea) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is too high.
- 69': Attempt blocked. Kai Havertz (Chelsea) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Hakim Ziyech.
- 70': Goal! Aston Villa 2, Chelsea 1. Ben Chilwell (Chelsea) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Christian Pulisic with a cross.
- 71': Antonio Rüdiger (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 71': Foul by Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa).
- 73': Substitution, Aston Villa. Carney Chukwuemeka replaces Bertrand Traoré.
- 74': Christian Pulisic (Chelsea) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 74': Foul by Matt Targett (Aston Villa).
- 74': Marvelous Nakamba (Aston Villa) is shown the yellow card.
- 75': Attempt saved. Kai Havertz (Chelsea) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Mason Mount.
- 76': Attempt missed. César Azpilicueta (Chelsea) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Mason Mount.
- 77': Foul by Kai Havertz (Chelsea).
- 77': Kortney Hause (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 78': Ben Chilwell (Chelsea) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 78': Foul by Carney Chukwuemeka (Aston Villa).
- 79': Attempt missed. Kai Havertz (Chelsea) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Ben Chilwell with a cross.
- 79': Substitution, Aston Villa. Jacob Ramsey replaces Anwar El Ghazi.
- 79': Ben Chilwell (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 79': Foul by Jacob Ramsey (Aston Villa).
- 81': Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Marvelous Nakamba.
- 81': Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Ezri Konsa Ngoyo.
- 81': Emiliano Martínez (Aston Villa) is shown the yellow card.
- 83': Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Matt Targett.
- 83': Foul by Christian Pulisic (Chelsea).
- 83': Marvelous Nakamba (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 85': Attempt missed. Ben Chilwell (Chelsea) left footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Thiago Silva.
- 87': Attempt saved. Ben Chilwell (Chelsea) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Hakim Ziyech.
- 89': César Azpilicueta (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 89': Foul by Jack Grealish (Aston Villa).
- 89': César Azpilicueta (Chelsea) is shown the red card for violent conduct.
- 90': Attempt blocked. Hakim Ziyech (Chelsea) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 90'+5': Foul by Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa).
- 90'+5': Thiago Silva (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+5': Kepa Arrizabalaga (Chelsea) is shown the yellow card.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Aston Villa 2, Chelsea 1.
- 0': Match ends, Aston Villa 2, Chelsea 1.
Statistics
 CHE |
AVL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Fouls | 11 |
| 4 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 1 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 0 |
| 9 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 1 | Saves | 6 |
| 71.2 | Possession | 28.8 |
| 23 | SHOTS | 6 |
| 7 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 1 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 1 |
| 532 | Accurate Passes | 174 |
| 598 | Passes | 250 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 8 | Accurate Crosses | 1 |
| 40 | Crosses | 6 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 34 | Long Balls | 55 |
| 21 | Accurate Long Balls | 24 |
| 0.6 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 5 | Blocked Shots | 0 |
| 8 | Effective Tackles | 11 |
| 18 | Tackles | 14 |
| 0.4 | Tackle % | 0.8 |
| 9 | Interceptions | 7 |
| 6 | Effective Clearances | 36 |
| 6 | Clearances | 36 |
Game Information
Competition: English Premier League
Venue: Villa Park
Location: Birmingham, England
Attendance: 10,000
Venue: Villa Park
Location: Birmingham, England
Attendance: 10,000
Premier League Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 31 | +39 | 70 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 30 | +32 | 61 |
| 3 | Manchester United | 31 | +13 | 55 |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 31 | +5 | 54 |
Line-Ups
Aston Villa (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 26 | Emiliano Martínez (GK)  |
| 5 | Tyrone Mings |
| 30 | Kortney Hause |
| 18 | Matt Targett |
| 4 | Ezri Konsa |
| 10 | Jack Grealish |
| 19 | Marvelous Nakamba |
| 7 | John McGinn |
| 11 | Ollie Watkins |
| 21 | Anwar El Ghazi |
| 15 | Bertrand Traoré |
Chelsea (3-4-2-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Édouard Mendy (GK) |
| 6 | Thiago Silva |
| 2 | Antonio Rüdiger |
| 24 | Reece James |
| 17 | Mateo Kovacic |
| 5 | Jorginho |
| 21 | Ben Chilwell |
| 28 | César Azpilicueta  |
| 11 | Timo Werner |
| 10 | Christian Pulisic |
| 19 | Mason Mount |
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