Brighton versus Aston Villa was played on 23 August 2026 during the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend.
The fixture took place on Sunday, the third day of the opening round. Brighton won 4–0 at home, making it the weekend’s biggest victory by margin.
The result also became the season’s biggest home win in the statistics available shortly after the opening rounds. Brighton’s four goals were scored without an Aston Villa reply.
The date can be distinguished from 21 August, when Arsenal played Coventry City, and 24 August, when Fulham hosted Chelsea. The opening weekend covered Friday through Monday rather than a single conventional weekend block.