What was the score in Brighton & Hove Albion’s opening 2026–27 Premier League match?

Brighton & Hove Albion beat Aston Villa 4–0 in their opening 2026–27 Premier League match.

The match was played at Brighton’s Falmer Stadium on Sunday, 23 August 2026. It was one of two Sunday fixtures scheduled for the same 14:00 kick-off, alongside Manchester City’s match against Bournemouth. Brighton’s four-goal victory was the biggest home win of the opening weekend.

The result immediately gave Brighton an excellent goal difference and placed the club at the top of the early table after Matchweek 1. Aston Villa, by contrast, began the season with a four-goal deficit and no points.

The fixture’s scheduling was linked to Brighton’s participation in the UEFA Conference League qualification play-offs on the preceding Thursday. The Premier League therefore placed the match on Sunday rather than the usual Saturday slot, helping accommodate the club’s European schedule.