Result

Brighton beat Aston Villa 4-0 in the opening match of the 2026-27 Premier League season at the Amex Stadium on 23 August 2026.

Goals

Victor Lindelof 8' (og), Maxim De Cuyper 18', Jack Hinshelwood 30', 31' (Brighton); No goals (Aston Villa). Joao Gomes (Aston Villa) sent off in first half for a kick out on Rutter.

Match report

Brighton tore into a disjointed Aston Villa side, scoring four times inside a devastating 31-minute opening spell. A defensive mix-up let Maxim De Cuyper in to force home the opener, which deflected in off Victor Lindelof, before De Cuyper doubled the lead by finishing Georginio Rutter's low cross. Jack Hinshelwood then struck twice in as many minutes, first with a header and then by pouncing on hesitant Villa defending, before Joao Gomes was sent off for kicking out at Rutter. Villa steadied after the break but could not find a way back, with Brighton finishing the game with a commanding 3.67 expected-goals tally to Villa's 0.31. Watch the full Brighton vs Aston Villa highlights and every goal above.

People also ask

Who scored in Brighton vs Aston Villa?

Victor Lindelof's own goal (8'), Maxim De Cuyper (18') and a Jack Hinshelwood brace (30', 31') gave Brighton a 4-0 win, with Aston Villa failing to score.

What was the final score of Brighton vs Aston Villa?

Brighton won 4-0 in the Premier League match played on 23 August 2026.

Where was Brighton vs Aston Villa played and what happened to Aston Villa?

The match was played at the Amex Stadium in Brighton. Aston Villa also had midfielder Joao Gomes sent off for a kick out on Georginio Rutter, compounding a difficult opening weekend for the visitors.