Zion Suzuki error gifts Fulham a point in Aston Villa draw

Aston Villa and Fulham drew 1-1 at Villa Park, after a costly error by Villa goalkeeper Zion Suzuki. Nicolas Jackson had put the home side ahead, but Suzuki's second-half mistake allowed Fulham to share the points.

Jackson's goal was his eighth in 10 games this season, a strong run that gave Villa control of the match for long spells. Suzuki had already kept his side in the game with a series of saves before the error that cost them the win.

The mistake came in the second half, when a Suzuki error put the ball into his own net. The goal ended Villa's hopes of three points and left the match level at full time.

Suzuki's saves had earned praise for keeping the scores level earlier, but his mistake overshadowed them. Fulham, who had gone into the match looking to avoid defeat, left with a point they had not expected to take.

Police have not said anything about injuries or disciplinary action from the match. What comes next for both clubs has not yet been set out.