Which club hosted Aston Villa in the 2026–27 Premier League match that Brighton won 4–0?

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Brighton & Hove Albion hosted Aston Villa in the 2026–27 Premier League match that Brighton won 4–0.

The match took place at Brighton’s Falmer Stadium on Sunday 23 August 2026. Brighton’s four-goal victory was the largest home win of the opening round and placed them among the early leaders by goal difference.

The fixture was scheduled for 14:00 BST, alongside Manchester City versus AFC Bournemouth. Brighton’s participation in UEFA Conference League qualifying had influenced the arrangement of the opening weekend, since the club had played in the preceding Thursday’s European qualification schedule.

Brighton’s stadium is commonly called the Amex by supporters and broadcasters, while the formal name used in competition records is Falmer Stadium. The ground is located in Falmer, East Sussex, and had a listed capacity of 32,176.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Oct. 2026

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