What was the score when Brighton played Aston Villa on the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend?
Answer
Brighton 4–0 Aston Villa
Brighton beat Aston Villa 4–0 on the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend.
The match was played on Sunday, 23 August 2026, at Brighton’s home ground. It was one of two Sunday fixtures scheduled for 14:00, with Manchester City versus Bournemouth taking place at the same time.
The four-goal victory was the biggest home win of the opening Match Round. It also gave Brighton a goal difference of plus four, which placed them top of the early table after the round had been completed.
Aston Villa therefore began the season without a point and with a minus-four goal difference. The result is easy to confuse with other opening-weekend wins, including Brentford’s 3–0 victory over Tottenham and Arsenal’s 3–0 win over Coventry City.