Sunday’s game at Villa Park presents a fascinating contrast as two Premier League sides with vastly different trajectories prepare to clash. Aston Villa find themselves in unfamiliar territory, searching for their elusive first victory of the campaign, while Fulham arrive with confidence restored following their impressive 3-1 triumph over Brentford that lifted them into the top half of the table.
Match Overview
| Detail | Information |
| Date | September 28, 2025 |
| Time | 13.00 UTC |
| Venue | Villa Park, Birmingham |
| Competition | Premier League |
Unai Emery’s Villa side continues to grapple with the aftermath of significant summer departures, struggling to find their rhythm in a campaign that has yet to yield a single victory. Meanwhile, Marco Silva’s Fulham have quietly assembled an encouraging start to their season, establishing themselves in 8th position despite ongoing concerns about their away form.
Recent Form Analysis
Aston Villa Last 5 Matches
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Venue | Result |
| 21 Sep 2025 | EPL | Sunderland | Away | D 1-1 |
| 16 Sep 2025 | EFL | Brentford | Away | D 1-1 |
| 13 Sep 2025 | EPL | Everton | Away | D 0-0 |
| 31 Aug 2025 | EPL | Crystal Palace | Home | L 0-3 |
| 23 Aug 2025 | EPL | Brentford | Away | W 1-0 |
Fulham Last 5 Matches
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Venue | Result |
| 23 Sep 2025 | EFL | Cambridge Utd | Home | W 1-0 |
| 20 Sep 2025 | EPL | Brentford | Home | W 3-1 |
| 13 Sep 2025 | EPL | Leeds United | Home | W 1-0 |
| 30 Aug 2025 | EPL | Chelsea | Away | L 0-2 |
| 27 Aug 2025 | EFL | Bristol City | Home | W 2-0 |
Aston Villa’s struggles are evident with just one win in their last 7 matches across all competitions. Their goal-scoring has been particularly concerning, with only two goals in their last six matches. Fulham, conversely, have lost only one of their last six fixtures and remain undefeated in 83% of those matches.
Key Stats & Analysis
Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Meetings)
| Date | Venue | Result | Competition |
| May 3, 2025 | Villa Park | Aston Villa 1-0 Fulham | Premier League |
| Oct 19, 2024 | Craven Cottage | Fulham 1-3 Aston Villa | Premier League |
| Feb 17, 2024 | Craven Cottage | Fulham 1-2 Aston Villa | Premier League |
| Nov 12, 2023 | Villa Park | Aston Villa 3-1 Fulham | Premier League |
| Apr 25, 2023 | Villa Park | Aston Villa 1-0 Fulham | Premier League |
Squad Value
| Club | Squad Value (Estimated) |
| Aston Villa | €547.00m |
| Fulham | €337.50m |
Players to Watch
 |  |  |
| Ollie Watkins | Morgan Rogers | Matty Cash |
Aston Villa:
- Ollie Watkins – Key striker who remains Villa’s main attacking threat
- Morgan Rogers – Creative midfielder crucial to Villa’s build-up play
- Matty Cash – Defensive stalwart and attacking outlet from right-back
 |  |  |
| Rodrigo Muniz | Alex Iwobi | Joshua King |
Fulham:
- Rodrigo Muniz – Has shown sharp instincts in front of goal recently
- Alex Iwobi – Creative force and key to Fulham’s attacking transitions
- Joshua King – Experience and goal threat from wide positions
Expected Formations
Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): Emiliano Martínez (GK); Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Tyrone Mings, Ian Maatsen; John McGinn, Youri Tielemans; Donyell Malen, Morgan Rogers, Evann Guessand; Ollie Watkins
Fulham (4-2-3-1): Bernd Leno (GK); Kenny Tete, Joachim Andersen, Calvin Bassey, Ryan Sessegnon; Saša Lukić, Sander Berge; Timothy Castagne, Joshua King, Alex Iwobi; Rodrigo Muniz
Tactical Insight
The tactical battle will center around Villa’s need to break their goal-scoring drought against Fulham’s organized defensive structure. Both teams are expected to deploy 4-2-3-1 formations, with the midfield battle likely proving crucial.
Villa’s historic strength against Fulham at Villa Park provides hope. However, their offensive struggles must improve against a Fulham side that has shown defensive resilience.
Fulham’s approach will likely focus on staying compact and looking for counter-attacking opportunities. Their recent form shows improved goal output while maintaining defensive solidity.
The previous meeting in May saw Villa edge Fulham 1-0 through a Youri Tielemans goal, despite Fulham creating more dangerous attacks (56 to Villa’s 44). This suggests Fulham may feel they can get a result if they improve their finishing.
Score Prediction
Predicted Score: Aston Villa 0-1 Fulham
Villa’s desperate need for points at home meets Fulham’s current form suggests a tight encounter.
Villa’s head-to-head against Fulham provides confidence, but their goal-scoring struggles are concerning. Fulham’s inability to beat Villa since 2022 contrasts with their improved recent form and attacking output. Villa’s defensive solidity at home (three clean sheets in the last seven league games) should prevent Fulham from scoring freely, while Villa’s attacking issues may limit their own goal output.
With Fulham’s improved form this season, they might finally have a chance to secure a long-awaited win against the Villans, though it may not come with many goals.