In the 27th round of the 2025/26 Premier League season, Aston Villa hosted Leeds United at Old Trafford. After 90 minutes of intense play, the two sides ultimately drew 1-1.

Leeds United started strong and threatened Villa's goal in the 14th minute. Had Emiliano Martinez not rushed out to deny a one-on-one chance, Dominique Calvert-Lewin would likely have opened the scoring for Leeds. However, Leeds United regained a 1-0 lead in the 31st minute with a direct free-kick from Anton Stahel.

In stoppage time of the first half, Villa had a golden opportunity: Tyronn Mings headed the ball across the box, but Amadou Onana's close-range shot was brilliantly saved by Carl Dalow. The ball then fell to Ollie Watkins, who hesitated slightly with a half-open goal before being blocked again.

After the break, Aston Villa attempted a comeback after falling behind by one goal. In the 68th minute, Emiliano Buendia's long-range shot hit the left post, and Watkins' follow-up shot was ruled offside. Leeds United responded in the 74th minute: Jaden Bogle crossed from the right, and Lucas Nmecha's diving header in the box was blocked by Martin. A minute later, Morgan Rodgers gifted a chance in a challenge on the right, allowing Calvert-Lewin to cut inside and unleash a powerful shot, which was also saved by Martin.

In the 88th minute, Aston Villa finally equalized: Jaden Sancho delivered a corner kick from the left, Ezri Konsa headed the ball across the box, and Tammy Abraham headed it in with a knee strike. Neither side managed to score again, and the final score remained 1-1.

After this match, Aston Villa sits in 3rd place in the Premier League with 51 points (15 wins, 6 draws, 6 losses). Leeds United is in 15th place with 31 points, currently holding a record of 7 wins, 10 draws, and 10 losses.

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