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Jackson steps up again as Aston Villa revival continues

Nicolas Jackson continues his fine goalscoring form as Aston Villa record an impressive Champions League win.

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 10:51 PM
Jackson steps up again as Aston Villa revival continues
Key Things to Know
  • Nicolas Jackson scored twice as Aston Villa routed Fenerbahce 6-0 in a historic Champions League victory.
  • The 6-0 scoreline marked Aston Villa's biggest European victory in the club's history.
  • Ross Barkley scored two goals alongside finishes from Johan Manzambi and Tammy Abraham.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Aston Villa achieved their first home win of the season with a record 6-0 Champions League victory against Fenerbahce at Villa Park. Nicolas Jackson scored a brace, Johan Manzambi and Tammy Abraham each added a goal, and Ross Barkley netted twice to secure their biggest European win in club history. Goalkeeper Zion Suzuki contributed key saves to keep a clean sheet for Unai Emery's side.

Jackson, a £65m summer signing who replaced Ollie Watkins following his £50m transfer to Al-Hilal, now has five goals this season. The dominant result extends Villa's form to one defeat in their last seven games, putting them in a strong position in the Champions League group stage ahead of their upcoming Premier League match against Newcastle.

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