Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa celebrates his goal during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Leg One match between Bologna FC 1909 and Aston Villa FC at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on April 09, 2026 in Bologna, Italy.
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Watkins brace puts Villa on brink of Europa semis

Ollie Watkins' second-half brace helped give Aston Villa a comfortable 3-1 lead over Bologna heading into next week's Europa League quarterfinal second leg at Villa Park.
Apr 9, 2026, 10:16 pm - PA

Match Timeline

Bologna
Aston Villa
  • KO
  • 14
  • 44
  • HT
  • 51
  • 65
  • 67
  • 80
  • 82
  • 85
  • 88
  • 90
  • 90
  • 90+4
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Bologna 1, Aston Villa 3.
90'+5'
Second Half ends, Bologna 1, Aston Villa 3.
90'+4'
Goal! Bologna 1, Aston Villa 3. Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) left footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Youri Tielemans with a cross following a corner.
Match Stats
BOLAVL
Possession
58%
4258
42%
Shots on Goal
4
4
Shot Attempts
19
8
Yellow Cards
2
1
Corner Kicks
4
3
Saves
1
3