Model verdict
Post-match · 90 sec read
Aston Villa won 2–0 away at Chelsea. At half-time it was 0–1.
In possession, the hosts ran the game with 69% of the ball. For accuracy, the hosts completed 91% of their passes. On the balance of chances, the hosts held the expected-goals edge, 2.16 to 0.92. In attack, the hosts carried the greater threat — 27 shots to 5, 8 on target. From set pieces, the hosts won the corner count, 13 to 2. At the back, the visitors leaned on their goalkeeper for 7 saves. For discipline, the referee produced 6 yellow cards.
On the scoresheet: O. Watkins (18'), J. McGinn (56').