Aston Villa 1-1 Fulham – a level-score draw at Villa Park.

The Premier League fixture on 31 October 2026 saw Aston Villa host Fulham at Villa Park in Birmingham. Both clubs entered the evening seeking points, and the match delivered a balanced result with each side scoring once.

How it unfolded

The first half was tightly contested until the 30th minute when Fulham’s David Affengruber was booked for a bad foul, receiving a yellow card. Six minutes later, Aston Villa broke the deadlock. Nicolas Jackson, assisted by Johan Manzambi, struck a right-footed shot from the centre of the box that curled into the bottom right corner, giving Villa a 1-0 lead at the 39th minute.

Just before the break, Fulham’s Calvin Bassey was shown a yellow card in added time (45'+4") for a bad foul, bringing the visitors’ disciplinary count to two.

The second half opened with both sides probing for a second goal. In the 64th minute, an unfortunate turn of events saw Fulham defender Zion Suzuki divert the ball into his own net, leveling the score at 1-1.

The remainder of the game featured disciplined play, though the tempo remained high. Villa’s Matty Cash received a yellow card in the 76th minute for a bad foul, followed immediately by Fulham’s Tom Cairney, who was booked in the 77th minute for a similar infringement. No further goals were scored, and the match ended in a 1-1 draw.

Standout performers

  • Nicolas Jackson (Aston Villa) – Scored the opening goal, finishing a well-timed move created by Johan Manzambi.
  • Johan Manzambi (Aston Villa) – Provided the assist for Jackson’s strike, linking play effectively in the attacking third.
  • Zion Suzuki (Fulham) – Although unfortunate, his own-goal was the decisive moment that secured a point for Fulham.

Match facts

  • Final score: Aston Villa 1-1 Fulham
  • Scorers: Nicolas Jackson (39’) – Aston Villa; Zion Suzuki (own goal, 64’) – Fulham
  • Bookings:
    • David Affengruber (Fulham) – 30’
    • Calvin Bassey (Fulham) – 45'+4’
    • Matty Cash (Aston Villa) – 76’
    • Tom Cairney (Fulham) – 77’
  • Venue: Villa Park, Birmingham

What it means

The draw leaves both Aston Villa and Fulham level on points from this encounter, each taking a point from the Premier League fixture. The result reflects a balanced contest, with Villa’s early lead neutralised by Fulham’s resilience after the own-goal. Both sides will look to build on the performances as the season progresses.