Ollie Watkins
30-Year-Old
Aston Villa
Premier
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Watkins delivered another strong campaign in 2024/25, finishing with 16 goals in the Premier League while leading the line with intensity. He added eight assists and showed improved link-up play in Unai Emery's system. This came after a slow start in which Jhon Duran stole playing time. Entering 2025/26, he should remain the focal point in a potent attack that'll stay aggressive in both domestic and European play. If he stays healthy, Watkins could flirt with 20 goals with 10-plus assists being the ideal situation for fantasy purposes.
In starting squad Saturday
Watkins (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Bournemouth.
ANALYSIS
Watkins returns to the starting squad for Saturday's clash against Bournemouth after missing last week with a minor injury and resuming full training. The forward has started 20 of his 23 appearances this season while recording eight goals and steps straight back into his usual role.
Watkins returns to the starting squad for Saturday's clash against Bournemouth after missing last week with a minor injury and resuming full training. The forward has started 20 of his 23 appearances this season while recording eight goals and steps straight back into his usual role.
Soccer Season Stats
Season Stats
Per 90
Per Game
Soccer Season Stats
Loading Per Game Stats...
2025 Soccer Game Log
Current Season
Previous Season
2025 Soccer Game Log
Loading Game Log...
Set Pieces / Depth Chart
Aston Villa 2025 Set Piece Crosses and ShotsLoading Weekly Set Pieces...
More Fantasy News
Will return Saturday
Watkins (hamstring) is an option for Saturday's match against Bournemouth, according to manager Unai Emery. "Yes, normally yes. He rested last week because he had a small injury and he was not ready to play. But this week progressively he was joining us, training normally, and today he trained normally."
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Missing Sunday
Watkins (hamstring) is out for Sunday's match against Brentford.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Late call to face Bees
Watkins (hamstring) is a late call for Sunday's match against Brentford, according to manager Unai Emery. "Watkins, we will see tomorrow. Today he had a scan, and it's not a clear injury. He was tired yesterday, and the scan is not giving us bad information. We will see tomorrow if he's not feeling comfortable or if he's feeling comfortable to decide to be with us on Sunday."
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Forced off Thursday
Watkins left Thursday's Europa League clash against Red Bull Salzburg due to a suspected hamstring injury. After the game, manager Unai Emery said "He felt something, but not a lot. We will test him. Hopefully, we are thinking that is not a lot. I don't know if he will be available for Sunday.", per John Townley of Birmingham Live.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Scores late goal to secure 2-0 win
Watkins scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-0 win over Newcastle United.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Latest Fantasy Rumors
Set to leave Aston Villa?
Watkins is expected to leave Aston Villa in the summer, according to Football Insider.
ANALYSIS
The Villains are expected to target a new striker in the summer, and they're being linked with a move for Nicolas Jackson, who's on loan at Bayern Munich. Watkins has been a dependable striker for Villa over the last few years, but the club might opt to let him leave if a good offer comes along. Top clubs in Europe have been keeping close tabs on the striker for quite some time.
The Villains are expected to target a new striker in the summer, and they're being linked with a move for Nicolas Jackson, who's on loan at Bayern Munich. Watkins has been a dependable striker for Villa over the last few years, but the club might opt to let him leave if a good offer comes along. Top clubs in Europe have been keeping close tabs on the striker for quite some time.