Which club was Aston Villa’s opponent in Brighton’s 2026–27 Premier League opening-weekend fixture?

Brighton & Hove Albion were Aston Villa’s opponents in the 2026–27 Premier League opening-weekend fixture.

The match was scheduled for Sunday, 23 August 2026, at Brighton’s Falmer Stadium. It was one of two Sunday matches listed for the 14:00 BST kick-off window, alongside Manchester City versus AFC Bournemouth.

Brighton’s full formal name is Brighton & Hove Albion, although the club is often shortened to Brighton in fixtures, headlines and conversation. The team plays at Falmer Stadium, which is also commonly called the Amex because of its sponsorship naming.

Aston Villa travelled to the south coast for the opening fixture. The pairing was one of ten matches in the first Premier League round, which was spread from Friday through Monday rather than played entirely on Saturday and Sunday.