Match report
Bournemouth 3-0 Aston Villa: match report
Bournemouth defeated Aston Villa 3-0 in the League Cup Round of 16 at Vitality Stadium on Wednesday, with goals from Adli, Cook, and Rodríguez.
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Bournemouth secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Aston Villa in the League Cup Round of 16 on Wednesday at Vitality Stadium.
Amine Adli opened the scoring for Bournemouth in the 7th minute, assisted by Julio Soler, making it 1-0.
Lewis Cook doubled the lead in the 51st minute, with Ben Gannon-Doak providing the assist, bringing the score to 2-0.
Álvaro Rodríguez capped off the scoring in the 69th minute, assisted by Tyler Adams, sealing the win at 3-0.
Aston Villa's Emiliano Buendía received a yellow card in the 12th minute, followed by bookings for Brian Madjo and João Gomes later in the match.
Bournemouth's Juanlu Sánchez, Ben Gannon-Doak, and Lewis Cook also received yellow cards during the game.
In terms of key statistics, Bournemouth had 49% possession compared to Aston Villa's 51%.
Bournemouth recorded 2.7 expected goals (xG) while Aston Villa had 1.7. Bournemouth had 7 shots on target, while Villa managed 5.
Bournemouth earned 6 corners and committed 13 fouls, while Aston Villa had 2 corners and 15 fouls. Bournemouth's goalkeeper made 5 saves, compared to 4 for Villa's.
This result sees Bournemouth advance in the League Cup, while Aston Villa exit the competition.
By Footyaro Editorial Team · AI-assisted from match data, checked against our live data · Editorial policy
Before the game: Bournemouth vs Aston Villa preview: form & head-to-head
Bournemouth will take on Aston Villa in the League Cup Round of 16 on Wednesday 28 October at 19:45 GMT. The match will be held at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth.
Bournemouth have had a strong run recently, winning four of their last five matches. Their latest results include a 3-0 victory over Manchester United and a 3-0 win against AC Milan. Their only loss in this sequence was a heavy 5-1 defeat to Chelsea.
Aston Villa are also in good form, with four wins and one draw in their last five matches. They recently defeated Manchester City 2-1 and Viking 3-1, showing their attacking prowess with a 6-0 win against Fenerbahce earlier this month.
In terms of league positions, Bournemouth have been performing well, while Aston Villa remain unbeaten in their last five matches. This sets the stage for an exciting encounter in the cup.
Historically, Aston Villa have had the upper hand in their meetings with Bournemouth. In eight encounters, Bournemouth have won just once, while Villa have claimed four victories and there have been three draws. Their last meeting ended in a 1-1 draw in February 2026.
With both teams in strong form, this match promises to be a competitive fixture.
Match Events
All events- 80'Álvaro Rodríguez(Out: Eli Kroupi)
- 75'Brian Madjo(Out: Tammy Abraham)
- 70'Emiliano Buendía(Out: Ross Barkley)
- 70'Leon Goretzka(Out: John McGinn)
- 69'Álvaro Rodríguez(3 - 0)(Assist: Tyler Adams)
- 67'Lewis Cook
- 63'Ben Gannon-Doak(Out: David Brooks)
- 63'Ryan Christie(Out: Tyler Adams)
Match Statistics
All stats- 49%Possession51%
- 2.70Expected Goals (xG)1.70
- 7Shots on Target5
- 6Corners2
- 13Fouls15
Prediction
Live win probability
Bournemouth 95%Draw 4%Aston Villa 1%
Bournemouth is most likely to win the game against Aston Villa.
Match info
- Kick-off
- CompetitionLeague Cup · Round of 16
- VenueVitality Stadium, Bournemouth · 11307
- RefereeHarrington, Tony
- ForecastCloudy, 12.59°C
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Bournemouth vs Aston Villa: result, stats & highlights
Bournemouth and Aston Villa finished 3-0 in the League Cup (Round of 16) at Vitality Stadium. Played: (your local time).
Recent form: Bournemouth WWWWW, Aston Villa LDLWW.
Head-to-head (last 8): Bournemouth 1 wins, 3 draws, Aston Villa 4 wins.
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