Follow live coverage as Aston Villa face Burnley today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Liverpool look to fend off competition from Arsenal, Manchester City and more.
The race for the Champions League places should also be a compelling battle, with a fifth place possible for English teams. Manchester United’s latest rebuild under Ruben Amorim sets expectations high once more after a dismal season last time out.
Meanwhile, it’s Burnley, Leeds United and Sunderland who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Aston Villa FC 2 - 1 Burnley FC
Aston Villa vs Burnley
16:15Villa register their fourth successive victory in all competitions, as they hold on against Burnley to record an important 2-1 Premier League win in the Midlands. The home side completely dominated the first half, and deservedly opened the scoring through Malen’s resounding finish. The same trend persisted in the second half, and Villa doubled their lead, thanks to another superb effort from Malen. However, Burnley found a late route back into the match with Ugochukwu’s close-range header. Nevertheless, Villa protected their lead to secure three points, moving up to 13th, while Burnley stay 18th. Emery’s men posted a far higher expected goals (xG) tally of 1.37 to Burnley’s 0.42. They also took 15 shots, compared to the visitors’ five, to further emphasise their control. After the international break in the Premier League, Villa travel to Tottenham Hotspur, while Burnley host Leeds United. We hope you’ve enjoyed this live text commentary! Thank you!
Aston Villa vs Burnley
16:13Buendia continues to receive treatment after an unfortunate clash with Flemming.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
16:12Buendia looks okay and is back on his feet as he walks off the pitch without needing a stretcher.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
16:03FULL-TIME: ASTON VILLA 2-1 BURNLEY
Aston Villa vs Burnley
16:01Parker also makes a very late change as Worrall is introduced for Esteve.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
16:01As a result of his injury, Buendia is replaced by Maatsen.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
15:54Martinez is booked for something he's said to the referee. Buendia is still down and is being attended to by the medical team.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
15:54Burnley are not happy as there is a break in play, after Flemming catches Buendia in the face. The Villa man is down receiving treatment.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
15:52Villa make another change to protect their lead as Onana replaces Bogarde.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
15:52There will be five minutes of added time.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
15:52Buendia receives a yellow card for a high arm in an aerial duel that catches his opponent in the face.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
15:52WOW! DUBRAVKA DIVES TO MAKE AN EXTRAORDINARY SAVE! Villa come forward for the first time since the Burnley goal, and Digne has an effort just inside the penalty area, forcing Dubravka into an eye-catching stop!
Aston Villa vs Burnley
15:46The energy inside Villa Park is now so tense! The home side had been in complete control, but Burnley's goal has changed everything. Can Parker's side find an equaliser?
Aston Villa vs Burnley
15:46Ugochukwu has scored only his second goal in the Premier League on his 44th appearance - his other came for Southampton vs West Ham in April.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
15:44Malen, who has scored two goals today, won't get a hat-trick, as he leaves the pitch for Barkley.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
15:43Emery makes a defensive change as Cash is replaced by Lindelof.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
15:43Parker feels Burnley can get something from this game! With his newfound belief, Laurent is off for Flemming.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
15:41Hartman's delivery is pinpoint. It is hit with so much swerve and precision, giving Ugochukwu the perfect opportunity to nod in from close range!
Aston Villa vs Burnley
15:40GOALLLLLL! 2-1! OUT OF NOWHERE, BURNLEY HAVE A WAY BACK IN THIS GAME! Hartman's outswinging corner is headed in by the substitute Ugochukwu. Momentarily, Martinez looked to come and claim the cross, but he retreated. This allowed Ugochukwu to rise the highest and win the header! Game on!
Aston Villa vs Burnley
15:37Villa have delivered a resounding performance this afternoon. If Burnley can conjure a late goal, it will make Villa Park extremely nervous. The visitors have barely threatened, but the hosts must keep their concentration.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
15:35Burnley's second-half changes mean that Broja is currently leading the line in this game. The 24-year-old hasn't scored in any of his last 31 Premier League appearances, since doing so for Chelsea against Fulham in October 2023.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
15:32Malen's goals mean that he has scored twice in a game for the first time since February 2024 for Borussia Dortmund against SC Freiburg in the Bundesliga.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
15:32Since the start of April, Rogers has recorded the most assists in the Premier League (eight), at least two more than any other player (Mohammed Kudus - six).
Aston Villa vs Burnley
15:29Foster has struggled to make an impact, and he comes off for Ugochukwu.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
15:30CASH TRIES HIS LUCK FROM RANGE! The defender's powerful effort is parried behind for a corner by Dubravka! Villa look hungry for goals today!
Aston Villa vs Burnley
15:28McGinn gets a deserved rest and departs the pitch for Guessand.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
15:27Emery makes two changes. Watkins will be annoyed that he isn't on the scoresheet today as he's replaced by Buendia.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
15:26Rogers, who has endured a difficult start to the season, has been unstoppable this afternoon! He takes up such a dangerous position, makes the right decision with a piercing pass, and finds Malen, who scores another fantastic goal!
Aston Villa vs Burnley
15:24GOALLLL! 2-0 VILLA! MALEN SMASHES IN HIS SECOND! It's another superb Villa goal! Rogers receives the ball on the half-turn, gets the ball out of his feet, and finds Malen. The forward bursts into the penalty area and blasts a thunderous effort past a helpless Dubravka!
Aston Villa vs Burnley
15:23It's an intriguing decision from Parker to take off Anthony, who has been Burnley's most consistent and productive attacking threat this season.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
15:20The second change sees Anthony leave the pitch for Broja.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
15:19Burnley make a double substitution! Firstly, Tchaouna is replaced by Bruun Larsen.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
15:19Burnley look to be readying some substitutions. It hasn't taken long for Parker to react!
Aston Villa vs Burnley
15:18From the resulting corner, McGinn's speculative effort from just outside the box sails wide. Villa are knocking on the door for a second goal!
Aston Villa vs Burnley
15:16WATKINS, MALEN, AND ROGERS ARE CAUSING CHAOS FOR BURNLEY! These three lead a counter-attack for Villa! Malen is unable to latch onto Watkins' flick, and the ball breaks to Rogers! However, the playmaker is sensationally denied from close range by Dubravka!
Aston Villa vs Burnley
15:13Bogarde brings down Anthony, and the Villa is perhaps lucky to avoid a booking. Burnley's top scorer has failed to get involved in proceedings so far. If the Clarets are to find a route back into this game, then he will be crucial.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
15:12Digne is the first Villa player to be booked. The left-back is penalised for a late challenge on Tchaouna.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
15:11It will be interesting to see how long Parker waits before reshuffling his pack in an attempt to alter the outcome of this clash.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
15:08Villa have won their last three games in all competitions, and it is easy to see why! They look confident and authoritative, but they must continue this control in the second half! Parker will definitely demand more intensity, attacking threat, and aggression from his side.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
15:08It’s half-time in the Midlands, and somehow, Villa only head into the break with a slim 1-0 lead over Burnley, despite dominating proceedings. The home side have registered an expected goals (xG) tally of 0.76, to Burnley’s 0.10, also managing eight shots, compared to the visitors’ one. However, just a single goal separates the two teams, and it arrived in the 23rd minute, when Kamara’s terrific throughball found Malen, who dispatched the chance with incredible conviction. Dubravka has recorded key saves to deny Konsa and Torres, while Watkins wasted a huge chance to double the lead! Parker will be relieved by the scoreline, while Emery will be mystified by how his side hasn’t scored more! Can Villa continue this superiority, or will Burnley react to spoil the party?
Aston Villa vs Burnley
15:08Villa have won 22 of the 27 Premier League home games they have held a half-time lead under Emery (D4 L1). They've won 20 of the last 24 since a 4-2 loss to Arsenal in February 2023 (2-1 HT).
Aston Villa vs Burnley
15:06Villa get us restarted in this match for the second half. Neither manager has made any changes at the break.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
14:51HALF-TIME: ASTON VILLA 1-0 BURNLEY
Aston Villa vs Burnley
14:50WATKINS BLAZES A GOLDEN CHANCE OVER THE BAR! How have Villa not scored a second?! McGinn picks out Watkins on the attack, who swivels in the penalty area and smashes his strike over the bar! So frustrating for the Midlands outfit!
Aston Villa vs Burnley
14:47ESTEVE MAKES A GOAL-SAVING TACKLE! Villa stream forward through Rogers, who advances into the penalty area. He attempts to play in Malen, who is about to shoot from close range, but Esteve is retreating and makes a magnificent sliding tackle!
Aston Villa vs Burnley
14:48There will be three minutes of added time at the end of the first half.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
14:47ROGERS MUST DO BETTER THERE! Once again, the playmaker is dribbling at the Burnley defence with pace. Watkins is in a great position, but Rogers overhits his pass, sending the striker too wide! That is such a missed opportunity!
Aston Villa vs Burnley
14:43VILLA SCREAM FOR A PENALTY! McGinn and Rogers combine! The Englishman bursts into the box and is pulled back by Tuanzebe. Rogers goes down theatrically, and after a quick VAR Review, play continues. Tuanzebe is lucky to get away with that!
Aston Villa vs Burnley
14:40Burnley have been second best at Villa Park, but the hosts' lead is extremely slender!
Aston Villa vs Burnley
14:37Burnley are yet to register a shot in this clash! Villa are undeniably in unassailable ascendancy. This is the second time Burnley have failed to have a single shot in the first 30 minutes of a Premier League game this season, also doing so against Manchester United in September.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
14:37Burnley have failed to win any of their last 30 Premier League games when conceding the game's first goal (D4 L26).
Aston Villa vs Burnley
14:38BURNLEY HAVE THEIR FIRST SHOT! The ball falls to Cullen on the edge of the penalty area. The midfielder's low drive is brilliantly tipped around the post by Martinez! That is a warning sign for Villa!
Aston Villa vs Burnley
14:32It's a gorgeous assist! Inside his own half, Kamara unleashes the perfect pass for Malen, who provides a clinical finish! Devastating Premier League quality at its finest!
Aston Villa vs Burnley
14:32GOALLLLLL! 1-0! VILLA GO IN FRONT! The hosts have deserved that! It's a lovely goal! Kamara's pinpoint throughball finds Malen. The forward takes the ball in his stride and slots his one-on-one effort past Dubravka! Emery will be delighted with his side's start!
Aston Villa vs Burnley
14:31Kamara has recorded two assists in his last three Premier League appearances, as many as across his first 72 outings in the competition.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
14:30Villa’s starting XI today (avg. age 28 years 19 days) is their youngest in a Premier League game this season.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
14:22Burnley’s Anthony has been involved in five goals in six Premier League games this season (four goals, one assist). Only Aleksandar Mitrovic in 2022-23 for Fulham (five) has scored in more of a newly promoted team’s first six games of a season than Anthony’s four in 2025-26.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
14:21DUBRAVKA MAKES ANOTHER HUGE SAVE! A free-kick delivery finds its way to Torres at the back post. The centre-back's half volley is excellently kept out by Dubravka! That's the goalkeeper's second eye-catching save in this match!
Aston Villa vs Burnley
14:18Foster is the first player to be booked this afternoon, receiving a yellow card after pulling down Bogarde.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
14:18Villa are unbeaten in their last 16 Premier League matches against newly promoted sides (W12 D4) since losing 3-0 to Fulham in October 2022. However, they did lose against Parker the last time he faced Villa, a 2-0 defeat to promoted Bournemouth in August 2022.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
14:17DUBRAVKA SAVES KONSA'S HEADER! Rogers' deflected effort drifts just wide for a corner. Once again, Digne delivers another impeccable cross into the danger zone. Konsa strongly connects with it, but Dubravka does well to make the save!
Aston Villa vs Burnley
14:15Hartman latches onto Walker's switch, and the full-back races clear into a one-on-one situation. Martinez does excellently to save the effort. However, the assistant's offside flag was raised.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
14:13NO ONE IS THERE TO CONNECT WITH DIGNE'S CORNER! Watkins goes down after pressure from Walker. The home crowd half-heartedly shouts for a penalty, but the referee isn't interested. Digne's resulting corner is whipped in with ferocious power and conviction, flashing across the six-yard box! It was begging for a touch!
Aston Villa vs Burnley
14:08Very cagey in the opening seven minutes, as both teams attempt to find control and rhythm. A win today for either side would be tremendously important for their confidence as we head into the upcoming international break.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
14:05Burnley have already conceded 13 Premier League goals this season, only three fewer than they conceded in 46 Championship matches in 2024-25 (16). Unsurprisingly, the adjustment to top-flight life has been incredibly difficult.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
14:04Since the start of last September, only three teams have picked up more home Premier League points than Aston Villa (44 – W12 D8 L1), and no ever-present side has lost fewer home games in that time (one, level with Liverpool).
Aston Villa vs Burnley
14:02Burnley get us underway at Villa Park this afternoon!
Aston Villa vs Burnley
14:01The players are walking out onto the pitch as kick-off between Villa and Burnley is just moments away!
Aston Villa vs Burnley
13:57Burnley boss Parker has opted to make just one alteration to the team that succumbed to that heavy loss against Man City. It’s a defensive shuffle for the visitors, as Ekdal is replaced by Tuanzebe. Foster is set for his 50th league start for Burnley. The striker scored in three of his first five starts in the Premier League, but has only netted in three of 23 since. The visitors also have injuries, with the likes of Zeki Amdouni, Jordan Beyer, and Connor Roberts all unavailable.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
13:53Villa manager Emery has decided to make four changes from their previous Europa League outing. Most notably, goalkeeper Martinez is fit to start against Burnley, ahead of Bizot, despite picking up an injury during the warm-up in midweek. Other rotation sees Digne, Bogarde, and Malen come in for Maatsen, Buendia, Guessand. Onana and Barkley return to the matchday squad. The home side continues to be without Youri Tielemans and Tyrone Mings, who are both missing through injury.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
13:52BURNLEY SUBS: Joe Worrall, Jacob Bruun Larsen, Lesley Ugochukwu, Marcus Edwards, Bashir Humphreys, Max Weiss, Zian Flemming, Armando Broja, Hannibal Mejbri.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
13:52BURNLEY XI (5-4-1): Martin Dubravka; Maxime Esteve, Josh Laurent, Axel Tuanzebe, Quilindschy Hartman, Kyle Walker; Jaidon Anthony, Florentino, Josh Cullen, Loum Tchaouna; Lyle Foster.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
13:47ASTON VILLA SUBS: Victor Lindelof, Ross Barkley, Harvey Elliott, Emiliano Buendia, Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba, Ian Maatsen, Amadou Onana, Evann Guessand, Marco Bizot.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
13:47ASTON VILLA XI (4-2-3-1): Emiliano Martinez; Lucas Digne, Pau Torres, Ezri Konsa, Matty Cash; Boubacar Kamara, Lamare Bogarde; Donyell Malen, Morgan Rogers, John McGinn; Ollie Watkins.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
13:41Burnley slumped to a sobering 5-1 defeat against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium in their latest Premier League outing, leaving them 18th in the table. The Clarets have lost all their top-flight away matches this season, with defeats also arriving against Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United. In this run, they’ve shipped 11 goals and only scored three. Scott Parker’s side's recent form is concerning, as they’re currently on a five-match winless streak across all competitions. However, Burnley are only one point away from escaping the relegation zone, and a victory today would propel them above Villa. The visitors will be aiming to register some much-needed points on the board and upset Villa’s rejuvenation.
Aston Villa vs Burnley
13:36Following a winless six-game run at the start of the 2025-26 season in all competitions, Unai Emery’s Aston Villa were seriously questioned. However, Villa have recently reversed this dismal form, earning victories in their last three games, including an impressive 2-0 Europa League win over Feyenoord in the Netherlands on Thursday. In their previous Premier League match against Fulham at home, Emery’s men defeated the Cottagers 3-1, moving up to 16th in the top-flight standings. Villa are unbeaten in their last four Premier League encounters with Burnley. Can they continue this record and take advantage of their newfound momentum to move further up the table?
Aston Villa vs Burnley
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Aston Villa vs Burnley
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