Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
Amex Stadium
P. Bankes
2026/2027
Match Report
Brighton made the perfect start to their Premier League season, hammering Aston Villa in a first-half blitz at the Amex. The Seagulls scored four times inside 31 minutes, turning an even opening into a rout before the break.
It began in the 8th minute when Victor Lindelöf turned a wayward Pau Torres backpass into his own net. Maxim De Cuyper doubled the lead in the 18th, and Jack Hinshelwood struck twice in as many minutes — 30th and 31st — to make it 4-0. Villa's day worsened when Joao Gomes was sent off before halftime for kicking out at Georginio Rutter, leaving them a man down for the rest of the game.
For Brighton, it's a statement win under Fabian Hürzeler and a sign of real ambition. For Aston Villa, fresh off Europa League glory, it's a harsh reality check — without a fit striker, they endured one of their worst halves in years, though they steadied after the break.
Match Events
8'
9'
Joao Gomes(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
9'
P. Gross(Tripping)
11'
Y. Ayari(Roughing)
18'
30'
31'
33'
J. McGinn(Tripping)
40'
Joao Gomes(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
74'
78'
78'
82'
86'
86'
90+5'
M. Cash(Roughing)
8'
9'
Joao Gomes(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
(Tripping)P. Gross
9'
(Roughing)Y. Ayari
11'
18'
30'
31'
33'
J. McGinn(Tripping)
40'
Joao Gomes(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
74'
78'
78'
82'
86'
86'
90+5'
M. Cash(Roughing)
Standings
| # | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 1 | 1 | 1 | +3 | 4 |
| 17 | Aston Villa | 0 | 1 | 2 | -5 | 1 |
Statistics
73%Possession27%
21Shots6
6Shots on Target0
5Corners2
12Fouls11
6Offsides2
2Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards1
647Passes242
0Saves3
Injuries & Suspensions
Head to Head
4
Brighton & Hove Albion wins
8
Draws
16
Aston Villa wins
Goals: 28 - 50
