Which player scored Brighton’s two goals in 79 seconds against Aston Villa on opening weekend?

Jack Hinshelwood scored Brighton’s two goals in 79 seconds against Aston Villa on opening weekend.

Hinshelwood struck twice as Brighton raced into a commanding lead during their 4–0 victory over Aston Villa on 23 August 2026. His goals came during a spectacular first-half spell in which Brighton scored four times in 31 minutes.

The double continued a strong run for the young Brighton player, who had scored three goals in the final five matches of the previous season. His quick-fire goals made him one of the most prominent performers of Matchweek 1.

Maxim De Cuyper scored Brighton’s other goal, while Victor Lindelöf put through his own net for Villa. The match also featured João Gomes’s red card, which left Aston Villa with ten players before half-time.