Brighton had scored four goals by the 31st minute against Aston Villa in the 2026–27 Premier League opener.
Brighton produced the weekend’s fastest attacking start, finding the net four times inside the opening 31 minutes. Jack Hinshelwood scored twice in a 79-second spell, while Brighton’s other early goals completed a devastating first-half performance.
Aston Villa were reduced to 10 players during the match, making it even harder for them to contain Brighton’s pressure. Brighton maintained the advantage and finished with a 4–0 victory, one of the clearest results of the opening round.
The timing matters because the final score and the 31-minute milestone are related but not identical facts. Brighton scored all four of their goals before the 31st minute and did not add another after that point.