Watkins breaks scoring drought as Aston Villa beat Fulham for first league win

The victory lifts Villa to 16th placed with six points while Fulham are 10th with eight points

Premier League - Aston Villa v Fulham - Villa Park, Birmingham, Britain - Sept 28, 2025 Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins scores their first goal REUTERS/Toby Melville

Aston Villa secured their first Premier League win of the season as Ollie Watkins snapped his scoring drought to inspire a 3-1 comeback victory at home to Fulham on Sunday.

When Raul Jimenez headed Fulham in front from Sasa Lukic's corner it looked like being another day of frustration for Unai Emery's misfiring side but Watkins lifted the mood.

The England forward, without a goal in any competition this season, was sent clear by Lucas Digne in the 37th minute and he took a silky touch before flicking a finish over Bernd Leno.

Villa had managed only one goal in their opening five league matches, but they scored twice in the space of two second half minutes as they finally threw off the shackles.

John McGinn buried a low left-footed effort from the edge of the area in the 49th minute before Watkins turned provider, pulling back a pass for Emiliano Buendia to fire home.

Victory lifted Villa to 16th placed with six points while Fulham are 10th with eight points.