Aston Villa has achieved a remarkable and unprecedented record in English football during the 2026/27 Premier League season. The team, alongside Hull City and Tottenham, has become part of a historical statistic that sees three teams enter the season without scoring a single goal in their first three matches, a first since the league's inception in 1888.

On September 5, 2026, Aston Villa secured their first point of the season with a goalless draw against Hull City at the MKM Stadium. This match was particularly notable as it coincided with Nottingham Forest's 0-0 draw against Tottenham, further emphasizing the unusual start to the season. Aston Villa's previous matches included a heavy 0-4 defeat to Brighton and a narrow 0-1 loss to Arsenal, leaving them without any goals scored.

Hull City, newly promoted to the Premier League, has surprised many by earning seven points from their first three games, alleviating early fears of relegation. Meanwhile, Tottenham also struggled at the beginning of the season, suffering a 0-4 defeat to Brentford and a 0-2 loss to Newcastle. This collective failure to score among these three teams has drawn attention from analysts and fans alike.

According to Opta, this is the first season in Premier League history where three teams have failed to find the net in their opening three matches. Coventry City, another team in this unfortunate statistic, returned to the Premier League after 25 years but faced a tough schedule, losing all their matches by narrow margins.

Aston Villa, under the management of Unai Emery, has made significant changes to their squad, bringing in ten new signings over the summer. Despite the investment, the results have yet to reflect the team's potential. Similarly, Tottenham has spent around £400 million in the transfer market, but their attacking woes continue to frustrate fans and management alike.

As the season progresses, both Aston Villa and Tottenham will be looking to turn their fortunes around and start finding the back of the net to avoid further historical embarrassment.