Brentford Edge Aston Villa with Early Strike from Ouattara

London – In a Premier League match at Gtech Community Stadium on August 23, 2025, Brentford won 1-0 against Aston Villa. Dango Ouattara scored the early goal.

Brentford scored first in the 12th minute. Ouattara seized a loose ball in the box and shot with his right foot. His goal beat goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher, sending the home fans into a frenzy.

Villa had 73 percent of the ball, while Brentford had only 27 percent. Despite this, Villa couldn’t create a meaningful response. Villa had seven corners and seven shots total, but only one was on target. Brentford, on the other hand, had just two shots on goal. They defended well to keep their lead.

The game was stopped in the 38th minute for an injury. It got back underway shortly after the player was treated. Villa sought an equalizer, but Brentford’s solid defense kept them at bay. They denied several chances, including a close attempt by Youri Tielemans.

With this win, Brentford gets their first points of the 2025-26 season. They move off the bottom of the table. Meanwhile, Villa still seek their first victory after two matchweeks.

Tony Harrington was the referee for the match. There were no yellow or red cards issued.