In football, “aggregate” means the total score over two (or more) legs of a tie, not just one match.

Quick Scoop

When you hear “3–1 on aggregate,” it’s talking about the combined goals from all games in that knockout matchup.

Example:

  • First leg: Team A 2–0 Team B
  • Second leg: Team A 1–1 Team B
  • Add them up → Team A 3–1 Team B, so Team A wins on aggregate.

In most cup or European competitions, each team plays one game at home and one away; the aggregate score decides who goes through, regardless of who “won” each single match.

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