Which club recorded the largest opening-weekend win, beating Aston Villa 4–0 in the 2026–27 Premier League?

Brighton & Hove Albion recorded the largest opening-weekend win by beating Aston Villa 4–0 in the 2026–27 Premier League.

The match was played at Brighton’s American Express Stadium on Sunday 23 August. Brighton scored four times without reply, giving them a goal difference of plus four after one match.

The result was the biggest winning margin of the opening round. Arsenal and Brentford both won by three goals, while Hull City and Everton recorded two-goal victories. Brighton’s clean sheet also meant Aston Villa began the season without a goal.

The four-goal scoreline should not be confused with Manchester City’s 2–1 comeback against Bournemouth later that day. Both matches were Sunday fixtures, but Brighton played Aston Villa, while Manchester City hosted Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium.