Fri. Sep 5th, 2025

Premier League Saturday Recap: Bournemouth vs Aston Villa Live, Man City Draw, Wins for Everton and Brentford

Saturday`s matches in the Premier League included significant fixtures impacting the race for European qualification.

Currently underway, high-flying Bournemouth are playing host to Aston Villa in a match crucial for both teams` aspirations of securing European football. Aston Villa leads 1-0 at halftime.

Earlier today, Manchester City were held to a goalless draw by Southampton. This result ensured Southampton surpassed Derby County`s record-low Premier League points tally of 11, set in the 2007/08 season.

In other matches, Everton secured a 3-1 victory against Fulham, Brentford won 1-0 against Ipswich Town, and Brighton & Hove Albion defeated Wolves 2-0 at Molineux.

Kick-off times for Saturday`s fixtures were 3:00 PM and 5:30 PM BST.

Live Match Updates: Bournemouth vs Aston Villa

First Half Statistics

Data and figures from the opening half.

Half-time: Bournemouth 0-1 Aston Villa

Aston Villa takes the lead just before the break, sending a message to their Champions League rivals.

Bournemouth 0-1 Aston Villa (45+6 min)

Ollie Watkins scores with a delicate touch!

Goal!

Aston Villa finds the breakthrough.

Bournemouth 0-0 Aston Villa (45+5 min)

Multiple yellow cards shown after a confrontation. Adam Smith fouls Jacob Ramsey, leading to a melee involving players, including Emi Martinez. Smith, Ramsey, and Martinez are all cautioned.

Bournemouth 0-0 Aston Villa (45+2 min)

Double chance, double save! A great cross from Digne finds Kamara, whose powerful header is brilliantly saved by Kepa. The rebound falls to Cash, whose header is also stopped by Kepa`s quick reactions.

Bournemouth 0-0 Aston Villa (45 min)

Six minutes of stoppage time added due to earlier medical breaks.

Bournemouth 0-0 Aston Villa (43 min)

Asensio hits the post! Marco Asensio cuts inside and strikes the post from seemingly nowhere, providing a rare moment of excitement.

Bournemouth 0-0 Aston Villa (40 min)

Referee Attwell is frequently blowing his whistle. Asensio handles after slipping, causing frustration on the Bournemouth bench as he`s already on a yellow card.

Bournemouth 0-0 Aston Villa (37 min)

A free-kick for Villa after Ramsey is fouled by Semenyo. Play is stopped again as Kerkez goes down, with referee Stuart Attwell awarding a foul.

Bournemouth 0-0 Aston Villa (35 min)

Still no significant action.

Bournemouth 0-0 Aston Villa (33 min)

The deadlock persists, little action.

Bournemouth 0-0 Aston Villa (32 min)

A quiet period in the match.

Bournemouth 0-0 Aston Villa (30 min)

Half an hour played, and the game is yet to ignite. Despite 69% possession, Bournemouth has had only two touches inside the Villa box.

Bournemouth 0-0 Aston Villa (28 min)

Marco Asensio receives a yellow card for a foul on Evanilson, resulting in one booking for each team.

Bournemouth 0-0 Aston Villa (27 min)

Alex Scott is the first player cautioned by referee Stuart Attwell for a challenge on Amadou Onana.

Bournemouth 0-0 Aston Villa (25 min)

Digne`s pass accidentally hits teammate Onana in the face, highlighting the lack of excitement so far.

Bournemouth 0-0 Aston Villa (22 min)

The match hasn`t been particularly exciting in the first quarter, despite the high stakes.

Bournemouth 0-0 Aston Villa (20 min)

Scott delivers a dangerous cross from the right. Evanilson misses it, but Mings` flick header is saved by Martinez.

Bournemouth 0-0 Aston Villa (17 min)

Alex Scott is back on the pitch, despite earlier concerns about his condition following a head clash.

Bournemouth 0-0 Aston Villa (15 min)

Alex Scott is down again and appears to be suffering from the effects of his earlier collision with Mings. His participation is in doubt.

Bournemouth 0-0 Aston Villa (13 min)

The first shot of the game comes after Onana`s run sets up Watkins, who then finds Ramsey. Ramsey`s shot goes wide.

Bournemouth 0-0 Aston Villa (10 min)

Alex Scott is fortunately fit to continue. However, play is stopped again as goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga receives treatment for an apparent hand injury.

Bournemouth 0-0 Aston Villa (6 min)

Alex Scott is injured after colliding with Tyrone Mings. Replays show Mings` elbow made contact with Scott`s face, and Scott requires medical attention.

Bournemouth 0-0 Aston Villa (4 min)

Aston Villa fans are vocal, knowing a win would move their team level on points with Chelsea and Newcastle (both on 63), who play each other tomorrow.

By Connor Westbrook

Connor Westbrook brings his dynamic energy to Liverpool's sports scene, where he's been making waves in sports journalism for the past eight years. With a background in semi-professional football, he offers unique insights into the tactical aspects of the game.

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