What was the half-time score in Brighton & Hove Albion’s 2026–27 Premier League opener against Aston Villa?

Brighton & Hove Albion led Aston Villa 4–0 at half-time in their 2026–27 Premier League opener.

Brighton played Villa at the American Express Stadium on 23 August 2026 and scored all four of their goals during the first 31 minutes. The astonishingly fast start effectively decided the match before the interval.

Brighton eventually won by the same 4–0 scoreline. The goals included a double from Jack Hinshelwood, a strike involving Maxim De Cuyper and an own goal by Aston Villa defender Victor Lindelöf. Villa also had João Gomes sent off during the match.

Brighton became only the fourth side to score four first-half goals in the opening match of a Premier League season. The other cited examples were Bolton in 2001–02, Manchester United in 2006–07 and Liverpool in 2019–20.