Aston Villa was Brighton’s opponent in the 4–0 match featuring Jack Hinshelwood’s opening-weekend brace in 2026–27.
Brighton hosted Aston Villa at the Amex Stadium on Sunday 23 August 2026 and won 4–0. Jack Hinshelwood scored twice, while Maxim De Cuyper also contributed to the home side’s attacking display. One of Brighton’s goals was an own goal by Villa defender Victor Lindelöf.
The result was the largest home victory of the opening weekend. It also gave Brighton an early advantage in the table because goal difference separates clubs level on points. Brighton finished the first round above Arsenal and Brentford on that measure.
Aston Villa’s defeat was particularly striking because the club had won the UEFA Europa League shortly before the new league campaign. The match nevertheless belonged entirely to Brighton, who scored all four goals without reply.