Aston Villa defeated by WolverhamptonBAD FORM: Aston Villa are six points clear of fifth-placed Chelsea and sixth-placed Liverpool, but have won just twice in their last eight league matchesAFP, WOLVERHAMPTON, EnglandWolverhampton Wanderers on Friday won for just the second time in the English Premier League this season as Joao Gomes inspired a shock 2-0 victory against Aston Villa. Joao Gomes grabbed his first league goal this season in the second half before Rodrigo Gomes finished off lackluster Villa at rain-lashed Molineux. Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Rodrigo Gomes, center, celebrates scoring their second goal against Aston Villa during their English Premier League game in Wolverhampton, England, on Friday. With the rain coming down even harder in the second half, Villa struggled to establish any rhythm on the saturated pitch. Just moments later, Rodrigo Gomes delivered the knockout blow, slotting home after Joao Gomes’ shot was blocked with Villa’s defense in disarray.

Source: Taipei Times February 28, 2026 18:00 UTC