Aston Villa: Nicolas Jackson scores again against Brentford in a spectacular draw

10.10.26 FT English Premier League

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Nicolas Jackson scored his second consecutive goal in the Premier League on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in Aston Villa’s 2-2 draw with Brentford at Villa Park.

Nicolas Jackson played a part in the points shared between Aston Villa and Brentford (2-2) on Saturday, October 10, on the sixth matchday of the Premier League. The Senegalese centre-forward equalised in the 12th minute, two minutes after Yehor Yarmoliuk had opened the scoring.

At Villa Park, Brentford took the lead in the 10th minute through Yarmoliuk. Aston Villa quickly responded to level the score through Jackson. The two teams then remained level until the final stages of the match.

John McGinn put the Villans ahead in the 77th minute with a shot deflected by Kristoffer Ajer. The Brentford defender then brought the teams level again in the 79th minute, allowing the visitors to leave with a point.

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Nicolas Jackson scores again in the league

Already on the scoresheet in Aston Villa’s 3-2 win over Tottenham on September 19, Nicolas Jackson scored for the second consecutive time in the Premier League. The Senegalese forward confirmed his presence in the Villans’ attack with this latest goal.

Aston Villa ultimately let the victory slip away after taking the lead with 13 minutes of regulation time remaining. Brentford reacted quickly to snatch a draw.

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