What was the score when Brighton beat Aston Villa in the 2026–27 Premier League opener?
Answer
Brighton 4–0 Aston Villa
Brighton beat Aston Villa 4–0 in the 2026–27 Premier League opener.
Brighton produced the weekend’s biggest victory at the Amex Stadium on Sunday 23 August 2026. They scored four times in the first 31 minutes and played against 10-man Aston Villa for part of the match.
The result placed Brighton at the top of the early table on goal difference. Villa, by contrast, began the campaign with a heavy defeat and no goals. The match formed part of a Sunday double-header alongside Manchester City versus Bournemouth.
The scoreline can be confused with Brentford’s 3–0 victory over Tottenham or Arsenal’s 3–0 win against Coventry City. Brighton’s four-goal margin was the largest winning margin of the opening round.