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The rest of Matchweek 1
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Head to head
In their 19 most recent meetings on record, Aston Villa lead 10-3, with 6 draws.
Match officials
Referee
The referee was Peter Bankes. Yellow cards: Brighton 2, Aston Villa 3. Red cards: Brighton 0, Aston Villa 1.
VAR
VAR overturns recorded by the data feed in this game:
- Card upgraded to red after VAR review: Aston Villa, João Gomes, 39'.
The feed records that VAR intervened and what changed; it does not say whether a decision was right. Only the Premier League's Key Match Incidents panel and Pro Ref publish verdicts on that.
The Premier League's Key Match Incidents panel published 2 verdicts on this game (2 September 2026):
- Sending off not given. Actions of Gomes (AVL) on Rutter (BHA) (37:20). On-field decision: incorrect, violent conduct by Gomes (0:5); VAR overturned the on-field decision, which the panel found correct (5:0).
- Penalty not awarded. Challenge by McGinn (AVL) on Osman (BHA) (78:53). On-field decision: incorrect, foul by McGinn (1:4); no VAR intervention, which the panel found correct, not a clear and obvious error (3:2).
Votes are written as the Premier League prints them. The first figure is the number of panellists who judged the decision correct and the second is the number who judged it incorrect. The full wording, with the panel's commentary →
Every VAR overturn this season: Brighton and Aston Villa. All the Matchweek 1 officials, and who is refereeing the next round.
Where to watch
On TV
The game has been played. The result and how it unfolded are in the match centre above. Premier League highlights are on Match of the Day on the BBC.
Tickets and hospitality
Tickets
Tickets are sold by Brighton, and around 3,300 Aston Villa fans are housed in the South Stand. Away tickets usually go to season-ticket holders and members first.
Brighton v Aston Villa hospitality
Matchday hospitality for this game means a premium seat plus dining or lounge access at Amex Stadium, booked directly with Brighton's official hospitality team at their hospitality site. Our Brighton hospitality guide covers the lounges at Amex Stadium and how booking works. Packages and prices vary by fixture and sit on the club's own pages; big games sell out early, so book ahead. It is the official route only; hospitality bought from resellers can be refused entry.
We never sell or resell tickets. Prices, availability and kick-off can move, so confirm on Brighton's official pages before booking.
Getting to Amex Stadium
Amex Stadium is in Brighton. For the full travel rundown, the nearest stations, driving, parking and the away end, see the Brighton away-day guide, all checked against the club's own pages.
Follow both clubs
Each club hub has their full fixtures and results, the live table, squad and news through the season.
Common questions
What was the score?
Brighton beat Aston Villa 4-0. The full timeline and both line-ups are in the match centre on this page.
When did Brighton and Aston Villa last meet?
23 Aug 2026: Brighton 4–0 Aston Villa (Premier League). The full head-to-head is above.
Travel details checked against official club sources, August 2026.