Brighton beat Aston Villa 4–0 on the opening weekend of the 2026–27 Premier League season.
The match was played at the Amex Stadium on Sunday, 23 August 2026. Brighton scored all four goals in the first 31 minutes, producing the largest home win of the opening round.
Aston Villa’s difficult first half included a red card and an own goal, while Brighton took advantage of the numerical and tactical problems. Brighton’s victory placed them at the top of the early table on goal difference after the first round.
The fixture was scheduled for Sunday because Brighton were involved in UEFA Conference League qualifying play-offs on the preceding Thursday. That European commitment affected the timing of the match, which was played alongside Manchester City versus Bournemouth.