Aston Villa conceded four goals in the first 31 minutes of the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend.
Villa lost 4–0 away to Brighton & Hove Albion at the American Express Stadium on Sunday 23 August 2026. Brighton’s entire winning margin was established before the interval.
The first-half collapse combined several unusual events. Brighton scored four times, Villa conceded an own goal, and Joao Gomes was sent off before the match ended. Brighton then managed the game after building an overwhelming lead.
The performance was historically unusual because only a handful of clubs had previously scored four first-half goals in a Premier League season opener. It was also one of the weekend’s largest scorelines.