On which day was Brighton & Hove Albion’s 4–0 win over Aston Villa played in the 2026–27 Premier League?

Brighton & Hove Albion’s 4–0 win over Aston Villa was played on Sunday 23 August 2026.

The fixture formed part of the third day of the opening round. Brighton hosted Aston Villa and recorded the round’s largest victory, winning by four clear goals.

The opening round was spread over Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Sunday’s other fixtures included Manchester City versus Bournemouth and Newcastle United versus Liverpool, while Monday’s only match was Fulham against Chelsea.

The date is easy to confuse with Saturday 22 August, when five opening-round games were played. It is also distinct from Friday 21 August, the date of the season opener at Emirates Stadium. In the Premier League’s published schedule, Brighton versus Aston Villa was specifically listed for Sunday.