Brighton scored four goals in their 4–0 win over Aston Villa in the opening round of the 2026–27 Premier League.
Brighton hosted Aston Villa on Sunday 23 August 2026 and produced the biggest home victory of the opening weekend. The result was particularly striking because Brighton scored all four goals within the first 31 minutes, according to the Premier League’s match report.
Aston Villa were reduced to 10 players during the match, adding to Brighton’s control of the contest. Brighton’s four-goal margin also placed the club above the other opening-weekend winners on goal difference after the first round.
The scoreline is distinct from Brentford’s 3–0 win over Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal’s 3–0 victory against Coventry City. Those matches also produced clean sheets, but neither winner reached Brighton’s total of four goals.