Brighton & Hove Albion didn’t just win their Premier League opener. They made a statement.
A ruthless 4-0 demolition of Aston Villa at the American Express Stadium on August 23 kicked off the 2026-27 season in emphatic fashion, with all four goals arriving before halftime and Villa reduced to 10 men before the final whistle.
First-half masterclass sets the tone
The damage started early. Victor Lindelof turned the ball into his own net in the 8th minute, giving Brighton a lead they never looked like relinquishing.
Maxim De Cuyper doubled the advantage just ten minutes later, making it 2-0 in the 18th minute.
