Spurs v Aston Villa
Match Timeline & MomentumMomentumThis graph shows how much pressure a team applied during the match. Taller columns indicate stronger attacking periods, based on things like possession, shots, goals, big chances, and other key stats.
Commentary
Aston Villa have lift-off in the Premier League, recording their first victory of the season after holding on for a 3-2 win over Tottenham. The damage was done by the 79th minute, when Villa established a 3-0 lead, with Spurs' two late strikes proving academic. The visitors, who had a marginally inferior xG of 1.16 to their opponents' 1.22, took the lead in first-half stoppage time. A poor clearance from Robertson allowed McGinn to tee up Kamara, whose ball towards goal was helped in by Manzambi. It was the latter's first goal on his first start for his new club, and he followed it up with an assist midway through the second half. Indeed, the Switzerland international teed up Jackson, who brilliantly drilled past Kinsky on the half-volley. Buendia made it 3-0 in emphatic fashion 11 minutes from time, magnificently curling into the top corner from 25 yards out. Gallagher climbed off the bench to scramble home Tottenham's first league goal of the season in the 86th minute. Van Hecke headed home another deep into stoppage time, but it couldn't prevent another defeat for Spurs, who drop into the relegation zone ahead of the international break. Their latest quest to get back on track takes them to Old Trafford, where they will face Manchester United on October 10. That same day sees Villa play the first of two successive home matches against Brentford, before they host Fenerbahce in the Champions League four days later. Thanks for joining us. Until next time, goodbye!
FULL-TIME: TOTTENHAM 2-3 ASTON VILLA
It was a lovely ball into the box from Robertson, reminiscent of his prime form at Liverpool.

VAN HECKE HEADS IT IN!!! SPURS HAVE ANOTHER GOAL BACK! IT'S 3-2! Robertson steps up and whips a delicious trademark cross towards the far post. Van Hecke attacks it, and powers a header beyond Suzuki. It's all going to be academic, though, with the referee set to blow the final whistle once Villa kick off again.
Spurs have another free-kick in the final minute of stoppage time. This will surely be the last action of the game...
JUST WIDE FROM VAN DE VEN! Spurs continue their late surge. Robertson clips a ball into the box, which his skipper meets at the near post. His header's creeping towards goal, but Suzuki gets across and watches it all the way past the post.
Shot Map
Team Stats
1.22
Expected Goals
1.17
64%
Possession
36%
7 (35%)
Shots on Goal
6 (40%)
3
Big Chances Created
2
11
Corners Won
1
497 (87%)
Accurate Passes
278 (84%)
60
Duels Won
42
3
Saves
5
9
Fouls Committed
13





