What was the final score of Aston Villa vs Brentford?

It finished 2-2 at Villa Park, with Kristoffer Ajer scoring the goal that made it level for the last time.

Who scored Brentford's goals against Aston Villa?

Yehor Yarmolyuk put Brentford ahead and Kristoffer Ajer scored the equaliser, his shot taking a deflection off Victor Lindelöf on the way in.

Are Brentford still unbeaten in the Premier League?

Yes. The draw at Villa Park maintained their unbeaten start to the league season.

Why was Kristoffer Ajer booked?

He received a yellow card late in the match after questioning a decision made by the referee, Craig Pawson.

Have Aston Villa won a home game this season?

No. The wait for a home win continues after the draw with Brentford, although the exact number of home matches covered by that run has not been confirmed.

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Aston Villa held to 2-2 draw by Brentford as Ajer levels

Brentford's unbeaten Premier League start survives a trip to Villa Park, where the hosts are still chasing a first home win.

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Aston Villa's wait for a home win goes on after they were held to a 2-2 draw by Brentford at Villa Park at the weekend, Kristoffer Ajer scoring the equaliser. The result keeps Brentford unbeaten in the Premier League this season and leaves Villa still searching for a victory in front of their own supporters.

The goals arrived in two quick exchanges. Brentford went ahead through Yehor Yarmolyuk, a goal that came after Jaidon Anthony closed down Tyrone Mings, and Villa responded inside 88 seconds when Nicolas Jackson equalised. Villa then moved in front when John McGinn's shot went in off Ajer's calf, only for the defender to make it 2-2 two minutes later, his effort clipping Victor Lindelöf on its way through.

Ajer at both ends

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It was a busy afternoon for Ajer. He turned a McGinn strike past his own goalkeeper, then carried the ball into the Villa area, held three defenders at a distance and finished for the equaliser. Late in the game he was booked for questioning a decision by the referee, Craig Pawson.

What the draw means for Brentford

Brentford's unbeaten league record is intact. They took the lead, were pegged back, fell behind to a deflected goal and levelled again, so the point reflects a side that kept answering the game's swings. Whether that run can survive the weeks ahead is now the central question around their season.

Villa's wait for a home win

For Villa, the frustration is where the points went missing rather than how they played. They scored twice, led at 2-1 when McGinn's shot deflected in, and held that advantage for two minutes before Ajer levelled. The home win they are chasing did not arrive, and the club has made no public comment on the outcome.

What is not yet known

Neither club has commented on the match. No injury information has been issued for either side, and there has been no explanation of the decision Ajer questioned before his booking. It is also unclear how far back Villa's run without a home win stretches, or how much of it belongs to this campaign alone.

For Villa, the next home fixture is the next chance to end the sequence. Brentford, meanwhile, will spend the coming week protecting a record that a draw at Villa Park has done nothing to damage.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Aston Villa vs Brentford?: It finished 2-2 at Villa Park, with Kristoffer Ajer scoring the goal that made it level for the last time.
Who scored Brentford's goals against Aston Villa?: Yehor Yarmolyuk put Brentford ahead and Kristoffer Ajer scored the equaliser, his shot taking a deflection off Victor Lindelöf on the way in.
Are Brentford still unbeaten in the Premier League?: Yes. The draw at Villa Park maintained their unbeaten start to the league season.
Why was Kristoffer Ajer booked?: He received a yellow card late in the match after questioning a decision made by the referee, Craig Pawson.
Have Aston Villa won a home game this season?: No. The wait for a home win continues after the draw with Brentford, although the exact number of home matches covered by that run has not been confirmed.