Brentford vs Aston Villa: Results, H2H, Live TV & Predictions

Dango Ouattara scored the winner as Brentford claimed a surprising 1-0 victory at Villa Park on February 1, 2026 — despite playing the final 48 minutes with ten men. The match is the latest chapter in a fixture that has produced dramatic VAR moments, penalty shootout drama, and some eye-popping scorelines over the years. Here is everything you need to know about Brentford vs Aston Villa: results, TV details, lineups, and what the head-to-head record tells us.

Head-to-Head Matches: 18 since 2016 · Aston Villa Wins: 4 · Brentford Wins: 6 · Recent Result: Aston Villa 0-1 Brentford · Penalty Shootout: Brentford 4-2 Aston Villa

What channel is Aston Villa on TV?

Sky Sports holds the rights for Premier League coverage in the UK, with match previews beginning at 12:30pm on Sky Sports+ for the Villa Park fixture on 1 February 2026. Kickoff was set for 14:00 UK time on Sunday, according to Sports Mole.

Live Aston Villa Fixtures On TV In The UK

UK viewers can watch Aston Villa vs Brentford on Sky Sports Premier League. Specific channel numbers vary by provider: channel 402 for Sky, 405 for Virgin Media, and 402 for EE TV/BT customers, as reported by Sports Mole. Highlights become available on Sky Sports Premier League YouTube, the clubs’ official YouTube channels, and BBC One’s Match of the Day at 10:30pm.

Is Aston Villa on Sky?

Yes — Sky Sports is the primary broadcaster for Premier League fixtures featuring Aston Villa. The February 1, 2026 match received pre-match build-up through Sky Sports+ starting at 12:30pm, per Radio Times. For US-based viewers, NBC Sports holds the rights, with streaming available via NBC.com, according to NBC Sports.

Who will win between Brentford vs Aston Villa?

Pre-match predictions before the February 1, 2026 fixture favored Aston Villa, with one NBC Sports prediction piece going with a Brentford 2-4 Aston Villa scoreline. The prediction was based on Villa’s title-race positioning and home advantage at Villa Park.

Aston Villa vs Brentford predictions

The prediction did not account for Brentford’s clinical finishing on the day. Dango Ouattara’s goal in the 46th minute proved the difference, and the 10-man situation after Kevin Schade’s 42nd-minute red card made the result even more surprising. The xG metrics tell a stark story: Aston Villa accumulated 3.41 xG from 27 shots while Brentford managed just 0.86 xG from 6 shots, per FootyStats.

Betting tips and odds

Betting markets before the match reflected Villa’s favoritism, though the red card shifted momentum. Historical head-to-head data from SoccerPunter shows Brentford have edged the recent meetings, winning 6 of 18 encounters compared to Villa’s 4 wins.

Why was Tammy Abraham’s goal disallowed today?

Tammy Abraham joined Aston Villa in a deal reported by Radio Times, with the publication noting he could potentially debut against Brentford. However, the February 1, 2026 match at Villa Park ended 0-1 to Brentford, and the official Sky Sports match report makes no mention of a Tammy Abraham goal or any VAR incident involving him during this fixture.

Aston Villa controversially denied equaliser

The fixture has a history of controversial VAR decisions. The March 8, 2025 Premier League meeting saw a different outcome — Brentford lost 0-1 to Aston Villa — and the September 2025 EFL Cup tie required a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw. Historical records from 11v11 confirm no disputed Abraham goal appears in the documented result for February 1, 2026.

VAR decision details

The February 1, 2026 match saw Tim Robinson officiate, per FotMob. The match report from Sky Sports lists only the Kevin Schade red card as a significant officiating moment — there is no recorded VAR controversy involving Abraham or any equaliser being disallowed on that date.

Brentford vs Aston Villa results and stats

Eighteen matches have been played between the clubs since 2016, with Brentford winning 6, Aston Villa winning 4, and 8 draws recorded across all competitions. Both teams have scored 24 goals each in that sample, averaging 1.33 goals per game per team, per SoccerPunter.

Last 5 matches

• Aston Villa 0-1 Brentford — 1 Feb 2026 (Premier League)
• Brentford 1-1 Aston Villa (4-2 pens) — 16 Sep 2025 (EFL Cup)
• Brentford 0-1 Aston Villa — 8 Mar 2025 (Premier League)
• Aston Villa 3-1 Brentford — 4 Dec 2024 (Premier League)
• Aston Villa 3-3 Brentford — 6 Apr 2024 (Premier League)

Head-to-head history

Looking further back, Aston Villa’s historical dominance across all competitions stands at 10 wins, 8 draws, and 4 losses against Brentford, according to 11v11. The clubs have produced memorable scorelines including Villa’s 4-0 win in October 2022 and Brentford’s 3-0 victory in January 2017 during their Championship days.

Brentford vs Aston Villa lineups and highlights

The February 1, 2026 Premier League match at Villa Park saw Dango Ouattara open the scoring after halftime, while Kevin Schade was sent off before the break. The match was controlled by Aston Villa in possession terms — 72% compared to Brentford’s 28% — yet they could not convert their dominance into goals.

Live updates and goals

Dango Ouattara’s goal came in the 46th minute, per Sky Sports official match statistics. The 41,415 attendance at Villa Park, confirmed by the same source, saw Brentford hold on despite their numerical disadvantage. The September 2025 EFL Cup tie had ended 1-1 after extra time, with Brentford winning 4-2 on penalties.

Key player performances

Keith Andrews was Brentford manager at the time of the February 2026 match, seeking a reaction after two defeats, per Radio Times. The victory provided exactly that response, with Ouattara’s clinical finishing overshadowing Villa’s territorial control. The match was referenced by NBC Sports as “Dango Ouattara with the winner on his debut,” highlighting the impact of the goal scorer.

The results table shows a competitive fixture in recent seasons, with honours fairly evenly split between the two clubs. Villa’s biggest recent win came in October 2022, while Brentford’s Championship-era victory in 2017 demonstrates their historical capability to upset Villa.

Head-to-Head Comparison

Seven key meetings in recent years show a mixed record with no clear dominant side in the Premier League era.

Key quotes and match perspectives

Both teams will go for it and Villa may narrowly win: Brentford 2-4 Aston Villa.

— NBC Sports pre-match prediction

This EFL Cup tie should be entertaining, but we are backing Brentford to prevail 2-1.

— Playing for 90 EFL Cup prediction

Dango Ouattara with the winner on his debut.

— NBC Sports match report

The pattern across predictions shows Brentford consistently underestimated. NBC Sports predicted a 2-4 Villa win before the February 2026 fixture; Playing for 90 backed Brentford 2-1 in the EFL Cup and was vindicated via penalties. The reality on the day — Ouattara’s winner after a red card — defied even the cautious forecasts.

For Aston Villa, the defeat exposed a recurring problem: they can control a match but cannot always convert dominance into results. The 72% possession and 27 shots against just 6 from Brentford tells a story of a side creating enough to win, yet leaving with nothing. Brentford, meanwhile, demonstrated the kind of resilience that keeps teams in the Premier League — winning ugly when required and capitalising on limited chances.

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