Which team did Brighton & Hove Albion host on Sunday 23 August 2026?

Brighton & Hove Albion hosted Aston Villa on Sunday 23 August 2026.

The match was scheduled for 14:00 British Summer Time at Brighton’s Falmer Stadium. It was one of two Sunday fixtures beginning at that time and was listed for live coverage by Sky Sports.

Brighton’s full club name is Brighton & Hove Albion, although the team is often shortened to Brighton in everyday football coverage. Aston Villa are based in Birmingham and play at Villa Park, so this fixture brought together clubs from different parts of England rather than two London teams.

The other 14:00 Sunday match was Manchester City versus AFC Bournemouth. That distinction matters because both games shared the same date and kick-off time. Brighton’s opponent was Aston Villa, while Manchester City faced Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium.