Fulham vs Aston Villa Fulham vs Aston Villa
Vainqueur: Fulham
Mi-temps 1 – 0
Fulham
4-2-3-1
Marco Silva
Mi-temps: 1 – 0
Vainqueur: Fulham
Aston Villa
4-2-3-1
Unai Emery
Temps plein
1 – 0
Temps plein
1 – 0
Mi-temps
1 – 0
Buteurs
Ryan Sessegnon
Timothy Castagne
Home
Pau Torres
Away
Rodrigo Muniz
Raul Jimenez
Ross Barkley
John McGinn
Jadon Sancho
Youri Tielemans
Douglas Luiz
Lamare Bogarde
Leon Bailey
Emiliano Buendia
Joshua King
Emile Smith Rowe
Oscar Bobb
Samuel Chukwueze
Tammy Abraham
Ollie Watkins
Antonee Robinson
Ryan Sessegnon
Douglas Luiz
Away
Harry Wilson
Home
Assists
BallPossession
Corners
CounterAttacks
Fouls
FreeKicks
GoalAttempts
GoalKicks
Goals
Offsides
RedCards
Saves
ShotsOffTarget
ShotsOnTarget
Substitutions
ThrowsIn
Treatments
YellowCards
Attacks
DangerousAttacks
TotalPasses
Fulham
4-2-3-1 · Marco Silva
Gardien
Défenseurs
Milieux
Attaquants
Banc (9)
Blessés (3)
Aston Villa
4-2-3-1 · Unai Emery
Gardien
Défenseurs
Milieux
Attaquants
Banc (9)
Blessés (2)
Rapport de match Fulham vs Aston Villa : résultat et analyse tactique
À Craven Cottage, Fulham a remporté un match sous pression qui a pesé bien au-delà du simple score de 1-0. Dans un duel présenté comme un test de momentum face à Aston Villa, les Londoniens ont mieux géré les moments clés, ont résisté à la montée en tension et ont capitalisé sur leur temps fort juste avant la pause. Ce succès a relancé leur dynamique à court terme, tandis qu’Aston Villa a laissé filer une occasion de confirmer sa solidité dans un match où chaque détail a compté.
Fulham a répondu aux attentes dans la gestion des temps forts
Favori avant le coup d’envoi, Fulham avait la responsabilité de produire davantage avec le ballon et de créer des occasions franches. Le plan de Marco Silva a été cohérent dans un 4-2-3-1 bien structuré, avec une recherche constante de largeur, de pressing à la perte et de transitions rapides dès la récupération. Le but de Ryan Sessegnon à la 43e minute a récompensé cette approche, au moment précis où la rencontre semblait basculer sur une phase d’équilibre fragile.
Ce but a eu un poids psychologique important. Mené à la pause, Aston Villa a dû courir après le score, alors que Fulham avait déjà pris l’ascendant dans la gestion du rythme. Le fait d’ouvrir le score juste avant la mi-temps a permis aux Cottagers d’aborder la seconde période avec davantage de contrôle, sans forcément monopoliser la possession de façon écrasante, mais en maîtrisant mieux les transitions défensives et les séquences sans ballon.
Un seul but, mais une différence nette dans le jeu de gestion
Le 1-0 a reflété un écart très fin entre les deux équipes, surtout dans le dernier geste et dans la lecture des temps faibles. Les deux formations ont évolué dans un 4-2-3-1, ce qui a souvent produit des duels directs dans l’entrejeu et des phases de pressing assez serrées. Dans ce contexte, la capacité de Fulham à conserver une structure compacte a été déterminante, notamment après l’ouverture du score. Le match a montré à quel point un seul but pouvait modifier l’économie de la rencontre.
Les chiffres ont confirmé cette intensité mesurée mais tendue : 2 cartons jaunes de chaque côté ont illustré un combat sérieux, sans dérapage excessif, tandis que les 6 remplacements effectués ont pesé sur la physionomie de la seconde période. Ces ajustements ont apporté des jambes fraîches, mais ils ont aussi souligné que les deux entraîneurs avaient dû réagir en permanence à l’évolution du rapport de force.
- But décisif de Ryan Sessegnon à la 43e minute, au meilleur moment pour Fulham.
- Score à la mi-temps : 1-0, un avantage que les locaux ont ensuite défendu avec discipline.
- Deux avertissements pour Fulham et deux pour Aston Villa, signe d’un match engagé.
- Six substitutions ont influencé les dynamiques de la seconde période.
Sur le plan tactique, Marco Silva a donné l’impression d’avoir mieux piloté les transitions de l’après-but. Son équipe a su ajuster son bloc, fermer les couloirs utiles et éviter de trop s’exposer dans les phases de déséquilibre. Cette gestion du game-state a été l’une des clés du succès. À l’inverse, Unai Emery a vu son équipe manquer de tranchant dans l’ajustement en cours de match, surtout après avoir concédé l’initiative émotionnelle et territoriale à l’adversaire.
Aston Villa n’a pas été absent du débat, mais ses séquences offensives ont souvent manqué de netteté dans la zone décisive. Dans un match de pression, il ne suffisait pas de tenir le ballon ou d’avancer proprement ; il fallait aussi transformer les temps forts en occasions clairement dangereuses. Or, la dernière passe et la précision dans la finition ont semblé un cran en dessous des exigences du rendez-vous. Ce manque de netteté a laissé Fulham en contrôle du scénario.
Une victoire utile pour la confiance, un rappel exigeant pour Aston Villa
Pour Fulham, ce résultat a servi de validation. Gagner un match fermé, face à un adversaire bien entraîné, a renforcé la confiance du groupe et la crédibilité de son plan de match. Pour le public marocain suivant la Premier League, ce type de victoire a souvent une valeur particulière : elle raconte moins une domination totale qu’une capacité à bien lire la pression et à survivre aux passages délicats. À domicile, les Londoniens ont montré ce sens du timing.
Pour Aston Villa, le bilan a été plus sévère dans la mesure où l’équipe avait l’occasion de mieux contrôler le tempo après avoir encaissé. Unai Emery a désormais matière à demander des ajustements plus rapides en match, avec davantage de précision dans les transitions offensives et plus de continuité dans les phases de possession. Le rendement collectif n’a pas été catastrophique, mais il a manqué ce petit supplément de tranchant qui fait la différence dans les rencontres verrouillées.
- Fulham a confirmé une meilleure maîtrise des transitions après avoir ouvert le score.
- Aston Villa a laissé filer du momentum au moment où la rencontre exigeait plus d’adaptation.
- Le match a illustré l’importance du premier but dans une opposition très équilibrée.
- Les deux bancs ont tenté d’influer sur le scénario, sans renverser totalement la tendance.
Au final, Fulham a remporté un succès court mais précieux, bâti sur la discipline, le bon timing et une gestion plus claire des moments de pression. La suite dira si cette victoire a servi de vrai point de bascule dans leur dynamique. Pour prolonger l’expérience, consultez Voir les dernières cotes et offres.
Fulham vs Aston Villa : aperçu du match, pronostic et analyse tactique
Au Craven Cottage, Fulham contre Aston Villa s’annoncera comme un vrai test de pression, avec de l’élan à conserver et des points importants à sécuriser dans une phase où chaque détail comptera. Dans ce type d’affiche, il ne s’agira pas seulement de bien jouer : il faudra montrer du caractère, garder la discipline tactique et gérer les temps faibles sans perdre la maîtrise. Pour le public du Maroc, ce match de Premier League aura aussi un intérêt particulier, car il opposera deux équipes souvent capables d’imposer des séquences de rythme soutenu et de rendre le moindre ballon perdu coûteux.
Fulham entrera dans cette rencontre avec un statut qui pourrait l’amener à prendre l’initiative, et cette attente pèsera sur la qualité de sa création offensive. Dans un 4-2-3-1 des deux côtés, le premier enjeu sera de savoir quelle équipe imposera sa structure entre les lignes et dans les couloirs. Si Fulham veut transformer sa supériorité théorique en danger réel, il devra avancer avec assez de monde pour créer des chances, mais sans s’exposer aux transitions adverses.
Marco Silva sera ainsi jugé sur un équilibre délicat : pressing coordonné, bonne occupation des zones intermédiaires et organisation solide à la perte. C’est souvent là que les matches sous pression basculent, surtout face à un adversaire coaché par Unai Emery, réputé pour ajuster ses plans au fil de la rencontre. Si Fulham pousse trop haut sans une rest-defense bien tenue, Aston Villa pourrait trouver des espaces pour sortir proprement et installer son jeu en phase de transition.
Le contrôle du rythme pourrait tout décider
Le contexte du match favorisera sans doute une lecture pragmatique. À 11:30 UTC le 25 avril 2026, la gestion de l’intensité comptera autant que la qualité technique. Si la première heure reste fermée, la rencontre pourrait devenir un duel d’ajustements, où la patience et la lucidité primeront sur la précipitation. Dans ce cadre, les coups de pied arrêtés et les secondes balles pourraient offrir des ouvertures précieuses, surtout si les blocs restent compacts pendant de longues séquences.
- Fulham devrait chercher à attaquer tôt les zones libres pour installer du volume offensif et créer des chances dans le dernier tiers.
- Aston Villa pourrait accepter des phases sans ballon pour mieux exploiter les transitions si la récupération intervient dans de bonnes zones.
- Le duel entre les deux 4-2-3-1 renforcera l’importance des déplacements du milieu offensif et des courses dans le dos des latéraux.
- Les erreurs de relance ou les pertes au milieu pourraient avoir un poids immédiat dans une affiche annoncée sous tension.
- La discipline sur les coups de pied arrêtés et la gestion des deuxièmes ballons seront des leviers concrets pour prendre l’avantage.
Le banc d’Unai Emery pourrait peser si le score reste serré
Si la rencontre restait verrouillée après l’heure de jeu, le timing des changements d’Unai Emery pourrait devenir un facteur déterminant. Sa lecture des espaces et sa capacité à modifier les profils offensifs ou le rythme du pressing pourraient aider Aston Villa à faire basculer les équilibres. Dans un match où les marges paraîtront minces, la fraîcheur des remplaçants et l’impact des ajustements tactiques auront une vraie valeur.
Fulham, de son côté, devra garder assez de maîtrise pour ne pas transformer une ambition légitime en désordre. Le défi de Marco Silva sera de maintenir la pression sans casser la structure. Ce sera une rencontre de gestion mentale autant que de plan de jeu, avec la possibilité pour chaque équipe de marquer des points dans un contexte où la conséquence immédiate pèsera sur la suite de la saison. À Craven Cottage, la différence pourrait venir d’une séquence bien contrôlée, d’une transition bien négociée ou d’un détail sur phase arrêtée.
- Marco Silva devra trouver le bon dosage entre pressing agressif et protection de la ligne défensive.
- Unai Emery aura l’option d’influencer le match par le banc si les défenses prennent le dessus au départ.
- Le premier but, s’il arrive, modifiera fortement la manière dont chaque équipe abordera les transitions.
- Le contrôle émotionnel sera essentiel dans une affiche où la pression pourrait accélérer les erreurs.
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Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Fulham: 39%, Aston Villa: 61%.
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
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Harry Wilson relieves the pressure with a clearance
Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Harry Wilson
After a tactical foul, Douglas Luiz sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Fulham
Rodrigo Muniz wins an air challenge against Pau Torres
Harry Wilson from Fulham is ruled offside
The referee is not having the complaints from Harry Wilson who is given a yellow card for dissent
Sasa Lukic from Fulham goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Douglas Luiz
Ball possession: Fulham: 40%, Aston Villa: 60%.
The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added
Antonee Robinson relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Aston Villa
Goal kick for Fulham
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Rodrigo Muniz wins an air challenge against Douglas Luiz
Fulham are trying to create something here.
Douglas Luiz relieves the pressure with a clearance
A shot by Rodrigo Muniz is blocked
Ezri Konsa successfully blocks the shot
Sander Berge from Fulham is ruled offside
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Antonee Robinson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Rodrigo Muniz relieves the pressure with a clearance
Lucas Digne from Aston Villa tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
Goal kick for Fulham
Fulham with a potentially dangerous attack.
Good effort by Oscar Bobb as he directs a shot on target, but Emiliano Martinez saves it
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Harry Wilson from Fulham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Joachim Andersen relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Fulham: 41%, Aston Villa: 59%.
Sander Berge from Fulham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A player from Aston Villa takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Goal kick for Fulham
Rodrigo Muniz wins an air challenge against Ross Barkley
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Fulham are trying to create something here.
Douglas Luiz makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
The game is restarted
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
[team2] are really starting to put pressure the opposition now.
Tammy Abraham from Aston Villa sends an effort wide of target
Tammy Abraham goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Tammy Abraham but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Tammy Abraham finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Fulham take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Pau Torres makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Timothy Castagne relieves the pressure with a clearance
Calvin Bassey relieves the pressure with a clearance
Antonee Robinson relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ollie Watkins is leaving the field to be replaced by Tammy Abraham in a tactical substitution.
Ryan Sessegnon is injured and is replaced by Antonee Robinson.
The game is restarted
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Joachim Andersen relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ryan Sessegnon relieves the pressure with a clearance
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Ball possession: Fulham: 43%, Aston Villa: 57%.
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Timothy Castagne relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Fulham are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Aston Villa
Sander Berge relieves the pressure with a clearance
Calvin Bassey relieves the pressure with a clearance
Fulham take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Emile Smith Rowe is leaving the field to be replaced by Joshua King in a tactical substitution.
Samuel Chukwueze is leaving the field to be replaced by Oscar Bobb in a tactical substitution.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Harry Wilson relieves the pressure with a clearance
A player from Aston Villa takes a long throw into the opponent's box
The game is restarted
Goal kick for Fulham
Ball possession: Fulham: 43%, Aston Villa: 57%.
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Timothy Castagne relieves the pressure with a clearance
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
John McGinn is leaving the field to be replaced by Ross Barkley in a tactical substitution.
Youri Tielemans is leaving the field to be replaced by Jadon Sancho in a tactical substitution.
Lamare Bogarde is leaving the field to be replaced by Douglas Luiz in a tactical substitution.
Emiliano Buendia is leaving the field to be replaced by Leon Bailey in a tactical substitution.
Fulham with a potentially dangerous attack.
A shot by Morgan Rogers is blocked
Calvin Bassey successfully blocks the shot
Bernd Leno from Fulham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Goal kick for Fulham
Morgan Rogers is penalised for pushing Calvin Bassey
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Joachim Andersen makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Lucas Digne from Aston Villa takes a short corner kick from the right.
Ball possession: Fulham: 43%, Aston Villa: 57%.
The cross by John McGinn from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
A chance presents itself to Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa but his header goes wide
Sander Berge relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Calvin Bassey relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Emile Smith Rowe relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Calvin Bassey relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Joachim Andersen relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Sander Berge makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
VAR CHECK OVER - No further actions have been taken after the VAR check.
Fulham are trying to create something here.
Rodrigo Muniz from Fulham is ruled offside
Sander Berge from Fulham goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Emiliano Martinez
VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for Fulham.
Raul Jimenez is leaving the field to be replaced by Rodrigo Muniz in a tactical substitution.
Fulham with a potentially dangerous attack.
A shot by Emile Smith Rowe is blocked
Pau Torres successfully blocks the shot
Ball possession: Fulham: 44%, Aston Villa: 56%.
Sasa Lukic from Fulham swings in the corner from the left.
Sander Berge from Fulham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Fulham take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Emile Smith Rowe makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Lucas Digne makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Ryan Sessegnon from Fulham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Goal kick for Fulham
Raul Jimenez wins an air challenge against Pau Torres
Goal kick for Fulham
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Ryan Sessegnon relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Fulham: 49%, Aston Villa: 51%.
Joachim Andersen relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa sends an effort wide of target
Ollie Watkins goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Ollie Watkins but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Ollie Watkins finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
John McGinn creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Goal kick for Fulham
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Fulham take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Fulham with a potentially dangerous attack.
Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
Matty Cash could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Fulham are trying to create something here.
Matty Cash relieves the pressure with a clearance
Fulham take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Lamare Bogarde relieves the pressure with a clearance
Fulham with a potentially dangerous attack.
Harry Wilson from Fulham is ruled offside
Goal kick for Fulham
Ball possession: Fulham: 48%, Aston Villa: 52%.
Calvin Bassey from Fulham concedes a foul on John McGinn but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
Timothy Castagne from Fulham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Fulham with a potentially dangerous attack.
Matty Cash makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Fulham take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Raul Jimenez is penalised for pushing Ezri Konsa
Sander Berge from Fulham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ryan Sessegnon makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Fulham are trying to create something here.
Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Joachim Andersen makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Pau Torres is penalised for pushing Raul Jimenez
Calvin Bassey from Fulham goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Morgan Rogers
Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
Calvin Bassey relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Fulham
Ball possession: Fulham: 49%, Aston Villa: 51%.
Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A chance presents itself to Sander Berge from Fulham but his header goes wide
Goal kick for Aston Villa
Calvin Bassey relieves the pressure with a clearance
Fulham are trying to create something here.
Pau Torres from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Raul Jimenez
Yellow card for Pau Torres
Pau Torres is shown a yellow card by the referee
Raul Jimenez wins an air challenge against Youri Tielemans
Fulham with a potentially dangerous attack.
Harry Wilson fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Lucas Digne successfully blocks the shot
Goal kick for Aston Villa
Lucas Digne could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Raul Jimenez is penalised for pushing Youri Tielemans
Fulham take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Fulham take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The second half is underway
Timothy Castagne from Fulham goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Emiliano Buendia
Yellow card for Timothy Castagne
Timothy Castagne is shown a yellow card by the referee
Ball possession: Fulham: 53%, Aston Villa: 47%.
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Harry Wilson relieves the pressure with a clearance
The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added
Morgan Rogers is penalised for pushing Bernd Leno
Ball possession: Fulham: 56%, Aston Villa: 44%.
Youri Tielemans swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Harry Wilson from Fulham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Harry Wilson from Fulham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Harry Wilson relieves the pressure with a clearance
Fulham with a potentially dangerous attack.
The cross by Timothy Castagne from Fulham successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Sasa Lukic sends a header towards goal, but Emiliano Martinez is there to comfortably save it
G O O O A A A L - Ryan Sessegnon reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away with the left!
Emiliano Buendia is penalised for pushing Harry Wilson
Fulham are trying to create something here.
Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Fulham: 54%, Aston Villa: 46%.
Emile Smith Rowe hand-balls
Emile Smith Rowe controls the ball with his hand
Youri Tielemans wins an air challenge against Raul Jimenez
Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa start a counter attack
Joachim Andersen relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ryan Sessegnon from Fulham is ruled offside
Harry Wilson takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
Ollie Watkins successfully blocks the shot
Goal kick for Fulham
Lucas Digne wins an air challenge against Harry Wilson
Fulham are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa trips Raul Jimenez
Fulham are trying to create something here.
Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
Ball possession: Fulham: 57%, Aston Villa: 43%.
Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa sends an effort wide of target
Ollie Watkins goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Ollie Watkins but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Ollie Watkins finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa sends an effort wide of target
Morgan Rogers goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Morgan Rogers but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Morgan Rogers finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Goal kick for Fulham
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The referee signals a free kick as Ryan Sessegnon from Fulham trips John McGinn
Fulham are trying to create something here.
The cross by Sasa Lukic from Fulham successfully finds a teammate in the box.
A shot by Sander Berge is blocked
Lamare Bogarde successfully blocks the shot
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Joachim Andersen relieves the pressure with a clearance
Samuel Chukwueze wins an air challenge against John McGinn
Goal kick for Fulham
Ball possession: Fulham: 54%, Aston Villa: 46%.
Fulham are trying to create something here.
Lamare Bogarde relieves the pressure with a clearance
Calvin Bassey from Fulham goes a bit too far there as the pulls down John McGinn
Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
Goal kick for Fulham
Sasa Lukic from Fulham takes a short corner kick from the left.
Emiliano Buendia from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Pau Torres relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa start a counter attack
Fulham are trying to create something here.
Lucas Digne from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Matty Cash from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Fulham are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Aston Villa
Fulham are trying to create something here.
Lamare Bogarde relieves the pressure with a clearance
Samuel Chukwueze shoots from outside the box, but Emiliano Martinez has it under control
Samuel Chukwueze tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Emiliano Martinez
Ball possession: Fulham: 50%, Aston Villa: 50%.
Youri Tielemans relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Harry Wilson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Fulham take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ryan Sessegnon from Fulham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Lucas Digne swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Bernd Leno from Fulham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Raul Jimenez hand-balls
Raul Jimenez controls the ball with his hand
Aston Villa with a potentially dangerous attack.
Fulham take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Fulham: 53%, Aston Villa: 47%.
Raul Jimenez from Fulham is ruled offside
Joachim Andersen relieves the pressure with a clearance
Fulham are trying to create something here.
Sasa Lukic from Fulham is ruled offside
Goal kick for Fulham
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Joachim Andersen from Fulham goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ollie Watkins
Lucas Digne relieves the pressure with a clearance
The referee signals a free kick as Sasa Lukic from Fulham trips Emiliano Buendia
Fulham take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Fulham: 48%, Aston Villa: 52%.
Fulham are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Aston Villa
Goal kick for Aston Villa
The referee signals a free kick as Timothy Castagne from Fulham trips Emiliano Buendia
Joachim Andersen makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The referee signals a free kick as Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa trips Joachim Andersen
Fulham are trying to create something here.
Safe hands from Emiliano Martinez as he comes out and claims the ball
Fulham with a potentially dangerous attack.
Sasa Lukic sends a header towards goal, but Emiliano Martinez is there to comfortably save it
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Ollie Watkins shoots from outside the box, but Bernd Leno has it under control
Ollie Watkins tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Bernd Leno
Ball possession: Fulham: 49%, Aston Villa: 51%.
Youri Tielemans relieves the pressure with a clearance
Dangerous challenge by Lamare Bogarde from Aston Villa. Samuel Chukwueze on the receiving end of that.
A shot by Harry Wilson is blocked
Lamare Bogarde successfully blocks the shot
The referee signals a free kick as Lamare Bogarde from Aston Villa trips Emile Smith Rowe
Fulham take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Sasa Lukic from Fulham concedes a foul on John McGinn but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Emiliano Buendia fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Goal kick for Fulham
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Calvin Bassey relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Lucas Digne swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Bernd Leno from Fulham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa trips Emile Smith Rowe
Fulham are trying to create something here.
The cross by Samuel Chukwueze from Fulham successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Raul Jimenez sends a header towards goal, but Emiliano Martinez is there to comfortably save it
Lucas Digne from Aston Villa takes a short corner kick from the right.
Raul Jimenez from Fulham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Harry Wilson relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Fulham: 57%, Aston Villa: 43%.
Timothy Castagne from Fulham intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Fulham take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Dangerous challenge by Harry Wilson from Fulham. Youri Tielemans on the receiving end of that.
Pau Torres relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Sander Berge
Matty Cash relieves the pressure with a clearance
Matty Cash relieves the pressure with a clearance
Youri Tielemans makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The referee starts the match
Fulham kick-off, and the game is underway.
A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
Fulham are trying to create something here.
Emiliano Buendia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Welcome to Craven Cottage, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to Craven Cottage where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to Craven Cottage where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to Craven Cottage, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to Craven Cottage, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from Craven Cottage. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
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