Brighton scored four goals before halftime against Aston Villa in the 2026–27 Premier League opener.
Brighton led Aston Villa 4–0 at halftime in their opening-round match on 23 August 2026. The hosts’ first-half attack produced one of the most striking passages of play in the opening weekend.
Brighton then completed a 4–0 victory, so every goal in the match arrived before the interval. That combination of a four-goal first half and a clean sheet made the performance particularly notable.
The feat also attracted historical attention because scoring four first-half goals in an opening Premier League match is rare. The scoreline was not merely a comfortable win; it was an unusually fast and decisive start.