On which day did Brighton beat Aston Villa 4–0 in the 2026–27 Premier League opening round?

Brighton beat Aston Villa 4–0 on Sunday, 23 August 2026, in the 2026–27 Premier League opening round. The match was played at the American Express Stadium.

Brighton’s victory was the largest of the opening round. They scored four goals and kept Aston Villa scoreless, giving the home side an early advantage in goal difference.

Sunday’s schedule also included Manchester City versus Bournemouth and Newcastle United versus Liverpool. Manchester City won 2–1, while Newcastle and Liverpool drew 2–2, making Brighton’s result the standout score of the day.

The opening round began on Friday and ended on Monday, so identifying the day matters. Brighton’s match was not the season opener, the first Saturday game, or the final fixture; it was one of three Sunday matches in the middle of the four-day round.