Aston Villa Hold Newcastle To 0-0 Draw Despite Ezri Konsa's Red Card In Second Half

The Aston Villa Vs Newcastle match ended in 0-0 draw despite Villa being reduced to 10 man in the second half at Villa Park. Ezri Konsa was giving marching orders in the 65th minute for foul on Anthony Gordon just as the Newcastle player looked to have been heading towards goal.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe will be disappointed not to have secured all three points despite dominating the opponent at Villa Park. The Magpies failed to score in absence of star striker Alexander Isak despite attempting 16 shots on target and having majority of the possession. Newcastle have now failed to score in any of the past five games in which Isak has played.

Highlights from Aston Villa vs Newcastle match

Match ends, Aston Villa 0, Newcastle United 0.

Six minutes of added time as both teams are yet to break the deadlock

65 min: First red card of the season and it's Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa) who received marching orders for denying goal scoring chance to Newcastle's Anthony Gordon

64 min: Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) hist hit shot straight at goalkeeper Nick Pope (Newcastle)

60 min: Boubacar Kamara of Aston Villa is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

46 min: Boubacar Kamara (Aston Villa) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Nick Pope (Newcastle United).

Second Half begins

It's half-time at the Villa Park, but neither team have broken the goal dreadlock.

It has been 30 minutes of gruesome back-and-forth action of football, but neither team came close to scoring.

Newcastle dominating Villa with 6 shorts on target

3rd minute: Anthony Elanga nearly opened the scoring for Newcastle only to be denied by Villa keeper Bizot. A strong start for Magpies

The match begins at Villa Park

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Both teams observe one minute silence for late Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva at Villa Park

Both Team out on pitch for their respective opening match of the season

Team News

Aston Villa and Newcastle United kick off their new Premier League campaigns in a clash shaped by the final-day drama of last season. Both teams were chasing Champions League qualification on the final day of the 2024/25 campaign. Villa, in particular, were within touching distance they needed a win against Manchester United to seal a top-four finish. But a 2–0 defeat, made even more frustrating by a contentious decision to disallow Morgan Rogers’ early goal, dashed their hopes. Newcastle also fell short that day, losing at home to Everton.

However, Villa’s slip meant the Magpies held onto fifth place, clinching a Europa League spot. Villa could unveil several of their summer signings in the opener. Dutch goalkeeper Marco Bizot, signed from Brest, is in line to start between the sticks in place of Emiliano Martínez, who is suspended following a red card in that decisive final match against Manchester United. Other potential debutants include striker Evann Guessand, brought in from Nice, and promising youngsters Yasin Ozcan and Zepiqueno Redmond.

Meanwhile, Tyrone Mings has returned to full fitness and is expected to lead Villa’s defence. Newcastle may also field some of their new recruits. Winger Anthony Elanga, signed from Nottingham Forest for £55 million, could feature, along with centre-back Malick Thiaw, who arrived from AC Milan. In goal, Aaron Ramsdale—on loan from Southampton—might get the nod ahead of Nick Pope. Let me know if you'd like this adapted for a match preview or shorter news snippet.