Which club beat Aston Villa 4–0 for the biggest home win of the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend?

Brighton & Hove Albion beat Aston Villa 4–0 for the biggest home win of the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend.

The match was played at the Amex Stadium on Sunday, 23 August 2026. Brighton scored four times without conceding, producing the largest winning margin by a home team in the opening round and moving immediately to the top of the early table on goal difference.

Brighton’s fixture was scheduled for 14:00 UK time, alongside Manchester City versus Bournemouth. The club’s involvement in UEFA Conference League qualifying influenced the scheduling, as Brighton had played in the qualification play-offs during the preceding week.

A 4–0 result can be confused with Arsenal’s 3–0 win over Coventry City or Brentford’s 3–0 victory against Tottenham Hotspur. Aston Villa were one of the established Premier League clubs in the opening round, while Brighton’s victory became an early headline because of both its margin and the clean sheet.