Match Report
Recent form was uneven: 12/15 points for Aston Villa, 5/15 for Real Sociedad.
The venue was Poundland Bescot Stadium, with room for 11,300 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 1-1 at the break, before 4 more goals closed it at 2-4.
Goal scorers
Aston Villa: George Lawrence Hemmings (15'), Brian Madjo (56') · Real Sociedad: Carlos Soler (22'), Orri Óskarsson (54'), Gorka Carrera (66'), Iñaki Rupérez (89')
Key stats
Possession: Aston Villa 57% · Real Sociedad 43% · Total shots: 7-13 · On target: 4-6 · Corners: 3-6