Brighton & Hove Albion beat Aston Villa 4–0 in the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend.
The match was played at Brighton’s Falmer Stadium on Sunday, 23 August 2026. It was one of two matches scheduled for 14:00 BST that afternoon, alongside Manchester City versus Bournemouth.
The result was the biggest home victory of the opening round and put Brighton among the early leaders on goal difference. Aston Villa began the campaign with a heavy defeat despite playing one of the league’s established clubs.
Brighton’s home ground, Falmer Stadium, is also known as the American Express Stadium for sponsorship purposes. The club’s official name is Brighton & Hove Albion, reflecting the two Sussex coastal communities associated with the team.