PREMIER LEAGUE / AWAY / RESULT

Brighton & Hove Albionv Villa

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KICK-OFF SUNDAY, 23 AUGUST 2026 · 14:00 LONDONVENUE AMERICAN EXPRESS STADIUMSCORE SOURCE PREMIER LEAGUE

Starting XI

4-2-3-1

Substitutes

26 Lamare Bogarde
49 B. Burrowes
17 Alejandro Garnacho
74 L. Lynch
5 Tyrone Mings
45 T. Rowe
13 Matteo Ruggeri
1 Zion Suzuki
47 Alysson

Official team via BBC Sport.

After the game

Keith Hackett questions referee's delay over João Gomes red card at BrightonA former head of English refereeing believes Peter Bankes took an unnecessary risk by not immediately dismissing the Villa midfielder.24 AUG
João Gomes warned against appealing red card from Brighton defeatA former referees' chief says any challenge to the midfielder's sending off would only lengthen his suspension.24 AUG

Before the game

Aston Villa opened Premier League campaign with trip to BrightonUnai Emery's side began their 2026-27 season at the Amex after securing Champions League football last term.22 AUG

Fixtures →Results →

MATCHDAY / COVENTRY CITY / 20:00

13:37Roberto De Zerbi reveals big boost with Tottenham star available for basement Aston Villa clash12:32Arsenal in relentless push to sign £17m starlet ahead of Aston Villa, Brighton in January12:00Harwood-Bellis has chance to make his mark at Villa12:00Ex-Aston Villa scout reveals why he does not rate Zion Suzuki08:24Aston Villa medical saves €40m transfer headache – Player now needs surgery04:00'Your time is now' - Unai Emery issues message to Aston Villa defender02:01UPDATEDAston Villa striker told to show more 'fire and gusto' in fight for place01:00OFFICIALPre-match: Emery Embracing Busy Schedule01:00OFFICIALPre-match: Our Carabao Cup Campaign Begins15 SEPTWILL UNAI EMERY PLAY VILLA 2.0?15 SEPTUPDATEDAston Villa make 'surprise' Alejandro Garnacho transfer plan after Unai Emery reveal15 SEPTAston Villa: All details for Sevilla friendly – What it means, tickets, what to expect

13:37Roberto De Zerbi reveals big boost with Tottenham star available for basement Aston Villa clash12:32Arsenal in relentless push to sign £17m starlet ahead of Aston Villa, Brighton in January12:00Harwood-Bellis has chance to make his mark at Villa12:00Ex-Aston Villa scout reveals why he does not rate Zion Suzuki08:24Aston Villa medical saves €40m transfer headache – Player now needs surgery04:00'Your time is now' - Unai Emery issues message to Aston Villa defender02:01UPDATEDAston Villa striker told to show more 'fire and gusto' in fight for place01:00OFFICIALPre-match: Emery Embracing Busy Schedule01:00OFFICIALPre-match: Our Carabao Cup Campaign Begins15 SEPTWILL UNAI EMERY PLAY VILLA 2.0?15 SEPTUPDATEDAston Villa make 'surprise' Alejandro Garnacho transfer plan after Unai Emery reveal15 SEPTAston Villa: All details for Sevilla friendly – What it means, tickets, what to expect

13:37Roberto De Zerbi reveals big boost with Tottenham star available for basement Aston Villa clash12:32Arsenal in relentless push to sign £17m starlet ahead of Aston Villa, Brighton in January12:00Harwood-Bellis has chance to make his mark at VillaMORE →