Two of the heavyweights of English football Newcastle and Aston Villa cross swords at the start of the Premier League. The one clear trend that a detailed look at Newcastle vs Aston Villa head-to-head football stats shows is that over the many decades of this rivalry, it's been mostly misery for the Villains when they visit St James' Park. Now, let's dive into more details in the Newcastle vs Aston Villa head-to-head.
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Newcastle vs Aston Villa head-to-head record
The Newcastle vs Aston Villa head-to-head is woven in legend and it spans for over a century. This rivalry has produced some breathtaking throughout the 171 previous clashes between the sides. The Villians are the most successful team historically and yet what the numbers show us is that Newcastle tend to dominate when these sides meet. Here is the official Newcastle vs Aston Villa head-to-head record:
- Newcastle wins: 73
- Draws: 40
- Aston Villa wins: 58
However, what is far more interesting is how dominant Newcastle have been at home in this fixture over the many decades of rivalry:
- Newcastle wins: 52
- Draws: 19
- Aston Villa wins: 14
The Magpies are undefeated in their last 14 home matches vs Villa – W8 D6. Also, Newcastle love playing the Villians as their 71 league wins vs Aston Villa are the most for Newcastle against any opponent in English football.
Last season Newcastle and Aston Villa exchanged big home wins. The Magpies triumphed 4-0 at home in October, while Villa took revenge with a 3-0 home triumph in April. The teams also met during the Premier League Summer League in America where they played out a thrilling 3-3 draw.
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Newcastle vs Aston Villa head-to-head recent form
It has been a period of home dominance lately when these two meet. In the last 4 H2Hs, there were 4 home wins, 2 each, with all of those 4 wins also accompanied by clean sheets. Newcastle certainly have the upper hand at home where they are currently enjoying a 14-game unbeaten run in this fixture (W8 D6).
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Newcastle vs Aston Villa head-to-head football trophy stats
The two teams have enjoyed many successes over the years, it must be said that neither have done that well in terms of winning silverware in recent decades and yet it is Aston Villa that has more trophies. The Villians have gathered 25 trophies in their cabinet, while the Magpies have 15 football trophies.
Newcastle have been champions of England 4 times, while Aston Villa have done that 7 times. The FA Cup trophies in each cabinet are pretty similar amount – Newcastle have 6 and Villa 7.
The big trophy that separates the team is Aston Villa's Champions League triumph from the 70s. So, in terms of Newcastle vs Aston Villa head-to-head football trophies, we'd say the Villians are head and shoulders in front right now.
Newcastle vs Aston Villa top goalscorers in recent meetings
In terms of the Newcastle vs Aston Villa head-to-head top goalscorers, hundreds of players have written their name down the annals of this mammoth rivalry. The 1928 clash between the teams that Newcastle won 7-5 is still considered as one of the best games ever to be played on English soil.
In more recent times there hasn't been any stand-out player to score often when these sides meet. Not surprisingly the only 2 players to have scored more than 1 goal in this fixture over the last 5 clashes are the two main strikers. Callum Wilson netted a brace in the 4-0 home win last season. Watkins did the same when Villa won 3-0 at home. Those are the only 2 players to have scored more than 1 goal in this duel in recent times.
