Which team won Brighton & Hove Albion’s 4–0 opening-weekend match against Aston Villa?

Brighton & Hove Albion won 4–0 against Aston Villa on the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend.

The match took place at the Amex Stadium on Sunday 23 August 2026. Brighton produced one of the round’s most decisive performances, scoring four times while keeping Aston Villa off the scoresheet.

The Seagulls scored all four goals within the first 31 minutes, creating an unassailable advantage before half-time. Aston Villa were also reduced to ten players during the match, making a comeback even less likely.

Brighton’s victory placed them among the early leaders on goal difference. Aston Villa, by contrast, began the season at the bottom of the table after conceding four goals without reply.