Which fixture was moved to a 14:00 Sunday kick-off because Brighton had a Conference League qualifier?
Answer
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa was moved to a 14:00 Sunday kick-off because Brighton had a Conference League qualifier.
The match was played at the Amex Stadium on Sunday, 23 August 2026. The Premier League explained that Brighton’s participation in the UEFA Conference League qualification play-offs on the preceding Thursday affected the scheduling.
Brighton won 4–0, the biggest home victory of the opening round. The result gave them an excellent start and produced a clean sheet against Aston Villa.
Manchester City versus Bournemouth was also scheduled for 14:00 on the same Sunday, but that fixture was not the one specifically moved because of Brighton’s European commitment. Newcastle United versus Liverpool followed later at 16:30.