Aston Villa Claim First Win of the Season in Comeback Victory Over Fulham

Aston Villa finally recorded their first win of the 2025/26 Premier League season, coming from behind to defeat Fulham 3-1 at Villa Park in Matchweek 6.

It was a nervy start for Unai Emery’s side, as Raúl Jiménez struck early for the visitors in the 4th minute. But the hosts responded with character and composure. Just before the break, Ollie Watkins levelled the score with a clinical finish, setting the stage for a dominant second-half display.

Within the opening five minutes after the restart, John McGinn and Emiliano Buendía found the net in quick succession — two goals in two minutes — to complete a stunning turnaround for the Birmingham side.

The 3-1 win lifts Aston Villa to 16th place in the Premier League table, giving Emery and his squad a much-needed morale boost after a difficult start to the campaign.

2025-26, England - Premier League

Aston Villa - Fulham 3:1 (1:1)
Goals: Raul Jimenez, 4 (0:1); Watkins, 38 (1:1); McGinn J., 50 (2:1); Buendia, 52 (3:1)

Aston Villa: Martinez E.; Konsa; Mings (Torres Pau, 32); Digne; Cash; McGinn J. (Kamara B., 72); Watkins; Bogarde L. (Lindelöf, 82); Elliott H. (Buendia, 46); Rogers M.; Guessand (Malen, 83)
Substitution: Torres Pau (from 32); Buendia (from 46); Kamara B. (from 72); Lindelöf (from 82); Malen (from 83)
Bench: Bizot; Maatsen I.; Burrows Br.; Sancho
Yellow Cards: McGinn J. 45

Fulham: Leno; Castagne; Bassey; Andersen J.; King J. (Smith Rowe, 65); Berge; Lukic; Sessegnon R. (Robinson A., 80); Raul Jimenez (Traoré Ad., 11); Wilson H. (Chukwueze, 80); Iwobi (Kevin, 65)
Substitution: Traoré Ad. (from 11); Kevin (from 65); Smith Rowe (from 65); Robinson A. (from 80); Chukwueze (from 80)
Bench: Lecomte; Cuenca J.; Reed H.; Cairney
Yellow Cards: King J. 22; Lukic 34; Wilson H. 45; Bassey 55