Which team scored four goals in a 4–0 win over Aston Villa during the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend?
Answer
Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton & Hove Albion scored four goals in a 4–0 win over Aston Villa during the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend.
The match was played on Sunday, 23 August 2026, at Brighton’s home stadium. It was the biggest home victory of the opening round, with Brighton keeping Aston Villa scoreless throughout the contest.
Brighton’s result was more emphatic than the other large wins in the round. Brentford beat Tottenham Hotspur 3–0, while Arsenal beat Coventry City 3–0. Brighton were the only team to reach four goals in an opening-weekend victory.
The club’s full name is Brighton & Hove Albion, although it is commonly shortened to Brighton. The team’s stadium is in Falmer, outside Brighton’s central urban area, and is officially known as the American Express Stadium.