Chelsea vs Aston  was a Premier League match played on December 27, 2025, at Stamford Bridge in London. Kick-off was at 5:30 PM GMT (12:30 PM ET

This top-four clash pitted fourth-placed Chelsea (29 points from 17 games) against third-placed Aston Villa (36 points), who arrived on a remarkable 10-match winning streak across all competitions

Chelsea dominated the first half, creating numerous chances but only converting one.

João Pedro scored in the 37th minute to give the hosts a 1-0 lead.
Aston Villa improved after halftime and equalized in the 63rd minute through substitute Ollie Watkins, who capitalized on a rebound after goalkeeper Robert Sánchez’s initial save

The Blues were wasteful in front of goal, missing opportunities to extend their lead.
Villa showed efficiency on the counter.
Match Outcome
The game ended in a 1-1 draw, halting Villa’s winning run but preserving their strong position in the title race. Chelsea earned a point but remained off the pace at the top.

The Blues were wasteful in front of goal, missing opportunities to extend their lead.
Villa showed efficiency on the counter.
Match Outcome
The game ended in a 1-1 draw, halting Villa’s winning run but preserving their strong position in the title race. Chelsea earned a point but remained off the pace at the top.

The game ended in a 1-1 draw, halting Villa’s winning run but preserving their strong position in the title race. Chelsea earned a point but remained off the pace at the top.
It was a competitive, entertaining encounter typical of festive Premier League football, with both sides showing quality in attack but ultimately sharing the spoils.