Crystal Palace delivered a commanding away performance to beat Aston Villa 3-0 at Villa Park on August 31, 2025, ending Villa’s remarkable 19-game unbeaten home league run and extending their frustrating scoreless start to the new Premier League campaign.
The match started with Villa pressing, as Youri Tielemans missed an early headed opportunity. But Palace quickly took control when Daichi Kamada was tripped by Villa keeper Marco Bizot, allowing Jean-Philippe Mateta to calmly score from the penalty spot in the 21st minute.
Palace frustrated the home side, with Marc Guéhi the standout performer. The England international—linked with a move away—scored an outstanding second goal in the 68th minute, expertly curling a shot from the edge of the box into the top corner. Ismaïla Sarr completed the scoring with a header from a long throw in the 78th minute, rounding off a convincing win for the visitors.
Defensively solid and clinical in attack, Palace weathered Villa’s brief second-half revival and took their chances well. Villa, meanwhile, remain the only club in England’s top five divisions yet to score this season and now face mounting pressure as transfer speculation swirls around key players.
Key Moments:
- Jean-Philippe Mateta opened the scoring from the penalty spot (21’).
- Marc Guéhi curled in a superb finish for Palace’s second (68’).
- Ismaïla Sarr sealed the win with a late header (78’).
- Villa’s 19-game home league unbeaten run ended; they have yet to score this season.
The result marks a wonderful away day for Palace and increases the concern for Villa and their supporters.