Exeter Forward Joins Brentford
Watkins moved from Exeter City to Brentford, where his versatility and development soon made him a leading Championship attacker.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Ollie Watkins Biography and Timeline
Follow Ollie Watkins through 7 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Ollie Watkins, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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2017–2024Years on this page
2017
2020
Brentford Championship Thirty Goal Season
Watkins scored 25 regular-season Championship goals as Brentford narrowly missed direct promotion and then lost the playoff final.
2021
Villa England Striker Debut Season
Ollie Watkins finished his first Aston Villa Premier League campaign with 14 league goals after joining from Brentford.
2023
Watkins Scores Twice Against Newcastle
Watkins strikes twice in Aston Villa's 3–0 win over Newcastle, an important result in Emery's push for European qualification.
Villa Premier League Hat Trick At Brighton
Ollie Watkins scored a hat-trick in Aston Villa's 6-1 victory over Brighton and Hove Albion at Villa Park.
2024
Villa Twenty Goal League Season
Ollie Watkins scored 19 Premier League goals and provided numerous assists to help Aston Villa qualify for the Champions League.
Watkins Twenty League Goals for Villa
Watkins finishes 2023–24 with 19 Premier League goals, his personal best league tally, as Emery's side secure fourth place.
Records, sources and methodology
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