Aston Villa extended their remarkable winning streak to 11 matches in all competitions with a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Chelsea

Aston Villa extended their remarkable winning streak to 11 matches in all competitions with a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on December 27, 2025.Chelsea dominated the first half and took a deserved lead through João Pedro's opportunistic finish from a Reece James corner in the 37th minute. Unai Emery's side struggled for rhythm, managing little threat against a pressing home team.

However, Emery's tactical substitutions around the hour mark transformed the game. Introducing Ollie Watkins, Amadou Onana, and Jadon Sancho injected energy and directness. Watkins, the super-sub, equalized in the 63rd minute after his initial shot rebounded off goalkeeper Robert Sánchez and into the net.

The England striker then sealed the win with an 84th-minute header from Youri Tielemans' corner, rising unmarked to power home. The result equals Aston Villa's club-record winning run, last achieved in 1897 and 1914.

Villa's resilience shone through once more, as they secured another comeback win—this time their fifth away victory from a losing position this season. The three points keep them third in the Premier League, just three behind leaders Arsenal ahead of a pivotal clash between the sides on Tuesday.

For Chelsea, the defeat highlights ongoing issues holding onto leads at home, leaving them fifth and facing increased pressure on manager Enzo Maresca.