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Key moments
End of match
Aston Villa dominated the match from start to finish, with Buendia, Lindelof and Kamara scoring, while Pathum United scored late in the game, concluding this friendly in preparation for the 2026-27 season.
Many fouls
The game was slow at the end, with little happening. Despite this, Aston Villa managed to exchange passes in the attacking third, but saw Pathum United stop the plays with many fouls, stopping the match completely.
Slow game
The game was slow-paced, with little happening on the pitch. After the goal, Pathum United tried to get into the attacking third, but failed to create any clear-cut chances in the final minutes. Ironically, that was precisely when they scored.
Goal for Pathum United
And Pathum United pulled one back! In a good attacking move, Raniel received the pass up front and finished strongly, sending the ball into the back of the net and reducing the deficit in this final stage of the second half of the friendly match.
Yellow cards
Pathum United had their first dangerous attacking opportunity, with Doi attempting a long-range shot, but sending the ball wide. Afterwards, Edwards and Yanagi received yellow cards for fouls at different points in the attack.
Game paused
Confirming a substitution made before the goal, with Kamara coming on, Bogarde's exit was also confirmed. The game continued at a comfortable pace for Aston Villa. Despite this, McGinn stayed down and received treatment on the field, but was already back in the game.
Villa dominates
Pathum United started trying to break into the attacking third. Aston Villa continued to dominate the game, but let the pace drop for the moment. With a 3-0 lead, Villa were comfortable in the game, managing to maintain possession without any scares.
Goal for Aston Villa
Kamara received the pass, made a run through the middle, and fired a low shot across goal into the left corner, scoring Aston Villa's third goal of the game! The English side were completely dominating the match and comfortably beating Pathum United!
At the bar
McGinn received the pass up front and took a long-range shot, the ball hitting the crossbar and going over the goal! Then Lynch received the pass up front and found Madjo, who shot hard, but it was saved!
Halftime changes
Aston Villa made changes at halftime, with Cash, Lindelof, Buendia, Guessand, João Gomes and Alysson being replaced by McGinn, Pau Torres, Maatsen, Madjo, Burrowes and Lynch. Villa returned with half a team made up of players.
Second half starts
The players returned to the field and the ball rolled for the second half of the match between Pathum United and Aston Villa, with all the plays and emotions here on VAVEL, in this pre-season clash of the 2026-27 season!
End of first half
We had now concluded the first half of a game controlled from start to finish by Aston Villa, who went into halftime leading Pathum United 2-0, with Emiliano Buendia opening the scoring and Lindelof extending the lead to seal the victory.
Slow game
After the substitution, the game continued at a slow pace, with Aston Villa managing to exchange passes, control the game and concede few goals, heading into halftime with a 2-0 lead. Pathum struggled to create chances in attack.
Change in Villa
Garnacho received the pass and was brought down, falling to the ground with a mouth injury. Because of this, Garnacho left the field, replaced by Hemmings. This stoppage for the striker's treatment slowed the game down even further.
Halftime
Aston Villa continued to exchange passes, dominating the game and managing to control Pathum United without conceding a single shot on goal. With the score at 2-0, the home team was more relaxed (and less intense) in the match at that moment.
Goal for Aston Villa
On the right, Aston Villa won a corner, which was taken into the box by Alysson for Lindelof to appear between the defenders and head the ball powerfully into the back of the net, extending their lead!
Balanced game
Pathum United managed to apply pressure in the attacking third, trying to create danger for the defense. Despite this, Aston Villa continued to dominate the match, without suffering any scares, and increasingly gained possession in attack.
Out
Edwards received the pass up front and was brought down at the edge of the area. Alysson took the free-kick, but sent the ball over the goal, wide. Aston Villa were dominating the match without suffering any scares, managing to control the game's action.
Corners
Aston Villa, even with a lead on the scoreboard, continued to dominate the match, winning a corner kick, which was taken into the area, but the defense cleared it for another corner, this time with the defense clearing the ball away, avoiding further danger.
Goal for Aston Villa
Aston Villa, maintaining possession of the ball, put together a series of passes, with Alysson, Bogarde and Cash exchanging passes in the attacking third, until Buendia received the ball, entered the area to get past the defender and shot hard into the back of the net!
Slow start
We had a slower start to the game, with little happening on the field. Both teams were still trying to understand the rhythm of the game, despite this slow start, with Aston Villa trying to maintain possession in the attacking third.
Here we go
Pathum United's bench
For the game, Vladimir Vujović had the following players available during the match against Aston Villa: Issarapong, Nalawich, Leon, Akarapong, Chanapach, Verkamp, Saharat, Pawee, Anthony, Itthimon, Tanasith, João, Thanakorn and Witthawat.
Pathum United lined-up!
With a 4-4-2 formation, BG Pathum United's starting lineup for the friendly match against Aston Villa today was: Saranon, Chanon, Quintana, Kaman, Raniel, Surachat, Doi, Yanagi, Pongrawit, Edwards and Edin.
Villa's bench
For the game, Unai Emery had the following players available during the match against Pathum United: Wright, Asemota, McGinn, Pau Torres, Abraham, Maatsen, Nedeljkovic, Madjo, Kamara, Bourrowes, Hemmings and Lynch.
Aston Villa lined-up!
With a 4-4-2 formation, Aston Villa's starting lineup for the friendly match against Pathum United was: Bizot, Cash, Lindelof, Buendia, Garnacho, Bogarde, Guessand, João Gomes, Rowe, Alysson and Carroll.
Transfer Window - Pathum United
Pathum United, in turn, had a much busier window, where the following arrived: Belmont, Quintana, Dolah, Osmanovic, João Magno, Nikolic, Kaufmann, Edwards, Tanthatemee, Pngsuwan, Verkamp, Coffey, Yanagi, Waewdee, Andersen, Pumwiset, James, Tamma and Siripala. The departures were: Fandi, Panya, Nontasila, Notsuda, Doloh, Fandi, Pimoytha and Ballini.
Transfer Window - Aston Villa
While we waited for the game to begin, we looked at Aston Villa's transfer window, where Manzambi, João Gomes, Cissé, Guessand, Jimoh-Aloba, Joe Gauci, Nedeljkovic, Iling-Junior and Garnacho arrived, while Morgan Rogers, Tielemans, Malen, Barrenechea, Dobbin, Mosquera, Douglas Luiz, Andrés Garcia, Zych, Elliott, Redmong, Ozcan, Swinkels and Gauci left.
And that's all for now! Thank you so much for watching this friendly match, with all the action and excitement here on VAVEL! Stay tuned for updates and upcoming games. Good morning and see you next time!