Scotland's John McGinn celebrates scoring against Austria on March 25, 2021
John McGinn feared equaliser would be disallowed
John McGinn's overhead kick salvaged a 2-2 draw for Scotland against Austria at Hampden.
Mar 25, 23:24
Scotland's John McGinn celebrates scoring against Austria on March 25, 2021
Scotland 2-2 Austria: John McGinn earns Steve Clarke's side a point
Steve Clarke's side twice came from behind at Hampden to seal a 2-2 draw.
Mar 25, 22:07
Jamaal Lascelles celebrates scoring for Newcastle United against Aston Villa in the Premier League on March 12, 2021
Newcastle 1-1 Aston Villa: Jamaal Lascelles scores last-gasp equaliser
The visitors had taken the lead with four minutes of normal time remaining.
Mar 12, 22:23
Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins shoots at goal during the Premier League clash with Sheffield United on March 3, 2021
Sheffield United 1-0 Aston Villa: Chris Wilder's side show fight with impressive win
Phil Jagielka was sent off early in the second half.
Mar 3, 20:21
Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring for Aston Villa against Arsenal in the Premier League on February 6, 2021
Arsenal lose again as Ollie Watkins propels Aston Villa to victory
Ollie Watkins scored inside two minutes at Villa Park as Dean Smith's side returned to winning ways in the Premier League.
Feb 6, 14:53
West Ham United's Jesse Lingard celebrates scoring against Aston Villa in the Premier League on February 3, 2021
Jesse Lingard delighted with double on West Ham United debut
Jesse Lingard joined West Ham on loan from Manchester United last month.
Feb 4, 12:03
David Luiz is sent off for Arsenal against Wolverhampton Wanderers on February 2, 2021
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Feb 4, 10:35
Burnley's Kevin Long celebrates scoring against Fulham in the FA Cup on January 24, 2021
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Jan 25, 12:09
Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn pictured in December 2020
Team News: John McGinn suspended for Aston Villa's clash with Newcastle
Magpies forward Allan Saint-Maximin is back in the squad for the trip to Villa Park.
Jan 22, 13:19
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith is shown a red card on January 20, 2021
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Jan 21, 12:40
Bruno Fernandes celebrates scoring for Manchester United against Aston Villa in the Premier League on January 1, 2021
Manchester United level on points with Liverpool after Aston Villa win
Anthony Martial and Bruno Fernandes scored in the 2-1 victory at Old Trafford.
Jan 1, 22:27
Raphinha celebrates scoring for Leeds United against West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League on December 29, 2020
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Dec 31, 09:53
Anwar El Ghazi celebrates scoring for Aston Villa against Chelsea in the Premier League on December 28, 2020
Chelsea come up short again as Aston Villa snatch a point
Anwar El Ghazi cancelled out Olivier Giroud's first-half header.
Dec 28, 19:41
Aston Villa's Anwar El Ghazi celebrates scoring against West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League on December 20, 2020
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Dec 23, 11:22
Aston Villa's Anwar El Ghazi celebrates scoring against West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League on December 20, 2020
Aston Villa too strong for 10-man West Bromwich Albion in Sam Allardyce's opener
Anwar El Ghazi scored twice in a comfortable derby win as Jake Livermore was sent off.
Dec 20, 21:45
Douglas Luiz in action for Aston Villa on June 21, 2020
Dean Smith looking to tie Luiz and Konsa down to new Aston Villa deals
Manchester City inserted a buy-back clause when they sold Douglas Luiz to Villa.
Dec 15, 22:50
Kurt Zouma celebrates scoring for Chelsea against Leeds United in the Premier League on December 5, 2020
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Dec 13, 21:19
Anwar El Ghazi celebrates scoring for Aston Villa against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on December 12, 2020
Anwar El Ghazi scores late penalty as Aston Villa win at Wolves
The Dutchman scored from the spot in injury time after Nelson Semedo brought down John McGinn.
Dec 12, 14:54
John McGinn celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on September 28, 2019
John McGinn: 'Easy choice to sign new Aston Villa deal'
The Scotland international has been a key player for Villa since joining from Hibernian in 2018.
Dec 11, 20:03
Brighton and Hove Albion defender Tariq Lamptey pictured on September 20, 2020
Graham Potter confident Tariq Lamptey will bounce back from red card
Tariq Lamptey was sent off during Brighton's victory over Aston Villa.
Nov 27, 16:42
Giovani Lo Celso celebrates after scoring for Tottenham Hotspur against Manchester City in the Premier League on November 21, 2020
PL roundup: Spurs go top with win over City, Chelsea and Brighton triumph
Counter-attacking goals by Son Heung-min and substitute Giovani Lo Celso gave Spurs victory.
Nov 21, 20:10
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on November 8, 2020
Dean Smith furious after Villa denied late penalty in Brighton loss
The Villa boss says: "I don't know what a penalty is now."
Nov 21, 18:55
Brighton & Hove Albion's Danny Welbeck celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates against Aston Villa on November 21, 2020
Danny Welbeck scores first Brighton goal in controversial win over Aston Villa
The former Manchester United and Arsenal striker scored his first goal for the Seagulls.
Nov 21, 17:21
Jack Grealish warms up for Aston Villa on October 18, 2020
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith proud of Jack Grealish following England exploits
The midfielder received rave reviews for his three appearances for England over the last week.
Nov 20, 09:21
Israel's Eli Dasa in action with Scotland's Andy Robertson in the UEFA Nations League on November 18, 2020
Scotland fail to gain UEFA Nations League promotion courtesy of Israel defeat
Manor Solomon's first-half goal was enough to end the Scots' hopes in Group B2, with Czech Republic beating them to top spot.
Nov 18, 21:55
Slovakia's Jan Gregus celebrates scoring against Scotland in the UEFA Nations League on November 15, 2020
Scotland brought back down to earth with defeat in Slovakia
Steve Clarke's much-changed side went down to a goal by Jan Gregus in a 1-0 loss.
Nov 15, 16:18
Lyndon Dykes celebrates scoring for Scotland against Slovakia in the Nations League on October 11, 2020
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Nov 10, 10:44
Patrick Bamford scores a disallowed goal for Leeds against Crystal Palace in the Premier League on November 7, 2020
The weekend's VAR incidents: Patrick Bamford's offside arm and handball debates
The Leeds striker had a goal ruled out after VAR ruled he was offside.
Nov 9, 14:27
Emiliano Martinez in action for Aston Villa against Sheffield United on September 21, 2020
Emiliano Martinez heaps praise on Aston Villa defence following Arsenal win
The Argentine was making his first return to the Emirates Stadium since his summer switch from the Gunners.
Nov 9, 13:07
Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring against Arsenal in the Premier League on November 8, 2020
Ollie Watkins nets brace as Aston Villa run out convincing winners at Arsenal
Dean Smith's side beat the Gunners 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium.
Nov 8, 21:20
Jake Doyle-Hayes in action for Aston Villa on July 25, 2018
Jake Doyle-Hayes keen to make his mark at St Mirren
The former Aston Villa trainee was likened to ex-Barcelona and Spain star Xavi by Cheltenham fans.
Nov 5, 12:32
John McGinn and Billy Sharp take the knee on June 17, 2020
John McGinn delighted to be back fit and contributing for in-form Aston Villa
The midfielder spent six months recovering from an ankle injury last term before returning for the delayed conclusion.
Oct 22, 12:54
Aston Villa's Ross Barkley celebrates scoring against Leicester City in the Premier League on October 18, 2020
Aston Villa maintain perfect start with late win at Leicester
Villa have won their opening four league games of a season for the first time since the 1930-31 campaign
Oct 18, 20:42
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on September 24, 2020
Dean Smith: 'Last season's loss to Leicester City was watershed moment'
Dean Smith's side lost 4-0 at the King Power Stadium in their last fixture before football was suspended in March.
Oct 17, 08:15
Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins celebrates with teammates after completing his hat-trick against Liverpool on October 4, 2020
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Oct 16, 10:45
Scotland manager Steve Clarke pictured on September 4, 2020
Steve Clarke: 'Andy Considine had a really good Scotland debut'
The Aberdeen defender, 33, was drafted in for the 1-0 win over Slovakia.
Oct 11, 23:01
Lyndon Dykes celebrates scoring for Scotland against Slovakia in the Nations League on October 11, 2020
Lyndon Dykes nets winner as Scotland see off Slovakia in Nations League
Lyndon Dykes converted Stephen O'Donnell's cross in the 54th minute to stay one point ahead of the Czech Republic.
Oct 11, 20:57
Ross McCrorie in action for Rangers in December 2017
Aberdeen's Ross McCrorie earns Scotland call-up for Nations League
Steve Clarke suffered six withdrawals in the build-up to Thursday's Euro 2020 play-off semi-final penalty shoot-out win against Israel.
Oct 9, 19:44
Andrew Considine in action for Aberdeen on December 2, 2018
Andy Considine and Paul McGinn earn Scotland call-ups for Nations League
National team manager Steve Clarke suffered a series of withdrawals from his initial squad.
Oct 9, 16:22
Scotland's Andy Robertson and teammates celebrate overcoming Israel in their Euro 2020 qualification playoff on October 8, 2020
Steve Clarke targets Scotland history after beating Israel on penalties
Scotland won 5-3 in a penalty shoot-out.
Oct 9, 07:33
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