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Brighton & Hove Albion FC vs Aston Villa FC — live score, lineups, stats, h2h and where to watch

2026-08-23Amex StadiumCap. 31,876
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
4-0
Full time
Aston Villa FC
Hinshelwood Jack31’
Hinshelwood Jack30’
De Cuyper Maxim18’
Lindelof Victor (OG)8’
Brighton & Hove Albion FC

TOP STATS

Aston Villa FC
0Possession %0
3.77
Expected goals (xG)
0.28
21
Total shots
6
6
Shots on target
0
6
Big chances
0
5
Corner kicks
2
93% (595/640)
Passes
76% (181/237)
2
Yellow cards
3
0
Red cards
1
More stats

Match Events

Goal
Yellow Card
Red Card
HTHalf Time
  • 90'+5
    Cash Matty
  • 86'
    Garnacho AlejandroBuendia Emiliano
  • Yalcouye MalickGomez Diego
    86'
  • 82'
    AlyssonMcGinn John
  • 82'
    Ruggeri MatteoMaatsen Ian
  • Osman IbrahimDe Cuyper Maxim
    78'
  • Yohanna ZadokWieffer Mats
    78'
  • 74'
    Mings TyroneTorres Pau
  • 74'
    Bogarde LamareBarkley Ross
  • CostinhaAyari Yasin
    64'
  • Kostoulas CharalamposHinshelwood Jack
    64'
  • 40'
    Joao Gomes
  • 33'
    McGinn John
  • Hinshelwood Jack(3-1)
    31'
  • Hinshelwood Jack(2-1)
    30'
  • De Cuyper Maxim(1-1)
    18'
  • Ayari Yasin
    11'
  • Gross Pascal
    9'
  • 9'
    Joao Gomes
  • Lindelof Victor(0-1)
    8'

Where to watch Brighton & Hove Albion FC vs Aston Villa FC

  • Albania:SuperSport 3 Digitalb, SuperSport 4 Digitalb, SuperSport 5 Digitalb
  • Algeria:beIN 4K Arabia, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, beIN Sports English, TOD
  • Andorra:Canal+ Foot, Canal+ France, Canal+ Live 2, Canal+ Live 3, DAZN España
  • Angola:DStv Now, SuperSport Action Africa, SuperSport GOtv Football, Supersport Grandstand ROA, SuperSport MaXimo 1, SuperSport MaXimo 2, SuperSport OTT 4, SuperSport Premier League ROA
  • Anguilla:Disney+ Premium Caribbean
  • Antigua and Barbuda:Disney+ Premium Caribbean
  • Argentina:Disney+ Premium Argentina, ESPN Argentina
  • Armenia:Fast Sports, Fast Sports 1, Fast Sports 2, FAST TV, Setanta Sports 1, Setanta Sports 2
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About the match

Brighton host Aston Villa in Premier League opener at Amex Stadium

Brighton welcome Aston Villa to Amex Stadium on Sunday 23 August 2026 for their opening match of the 2026 Premier League campaign, kicking off at 13:00 UTC.

Both sides begin their Premier League seasons in Round 1 at the 31,876-capacity Amex Stadium. With no prior fixtures recorded yet for this league campaign, the fixture offers both clubs an immediate opportunity to secure points on the opening matchday in England's top division.

Kick-offSun 23 Aug, 13:00 UTC
CompetitionPremier League (Round 1)
VenueAmex Stadium (Capacity: 31,876)
Season2026

Frequently asked questions

＋ When do Brighton & Hove Albion FC and Aston Villa FC kick off?

Kickoff for Brighton & Hove Albion FC vs Aston Villa FC is on Sunday 23 August 2026 at 13:00 UTC UTC. Check the match page to convert to your local time.

＋ Who is favoured based on recent form?

Brighton & Hove Albion FC arrive in DL form, while Aston Villa FC come into the match in WDL form. Recent results hint at momentum but do not guarantee the outcome.

＋ Where can I watch Brighton & Hove Albion FC vs Aston Villa FC?

Broadcast options for this Premier League fixture include 221 Hub Premier 1, 620 Now Premier League TV, BBC Radio 5 Live and DAZN Canada, where available in your region.

＋ Which round of the Premier League is Brighton vs Aston Villa?

Brighton vs Aston Villa is a Round 1 fixture in the 2026 Premier League season.

＋ What is the capacity of Amex Stadium for Brighton vs Aston Villa?

Amex Stadium has a capacity of 31,876 spectators for this Premier League match.