Aston Villa secured a commanding 3-0 away victory over Southampton on Saturday, 12 April 2025, in the Premier League. Substitutes Ollie Watkins, Donyell Malen, and John McGinn all found the net in the second half, propelling Villa to fifth place in the league standings and bolstering their aspirations for a Champions League qualification spot.
The match remained goalless until the 73rd minute when Watkins broke the deadlock with a superb volley. Six minutes later, Malen doubled the lead with a powerful strike. In stoppage time, McGinn capitalized on a rebound after Marco Asensio’s penalty was saved Asensio had missed an earlier penalty as well, both thwarted by Southampton goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale.
Despite their defensive efforts, Southampton struggled offensively and failed to register a shot on target. This defeat marked their 13th home loss of the season, setting a club record. The Saints, already relegated, are now at risk of setting a new Premier League record for the fewest points in a season unless they secure at least two points from their remaining matches.
Aston Villa’s victory serves as a morale boost ahead of their Champions League quarter-final second leg against Paris Saint-Germain, where they trail 3-1.
