Overview
- Raul Jimenez gave Fulham an early lead, but Villa quickly equalized through a deflected Morgan Rogers shot.
- Fulham missed a crucial penalty in the first half, with Andreas Pereira's attempt saved by Villa's goalkeeper Emi Martinez.
- Ollie Watkins headed Villa into the lead before Fulham's Joachim Andersen was sent off for a foul on Watkins.
- An own goal by Fulham's Issa Diop sealed the victory for Villa, extending their unbeaten run to six league games.
- Villa's Jaden Philogene received a late red card, but the team held on to secure fourth place in the standings with 17 points.