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Sunday, August 23, 2026
[EPL] Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion - Full Match Recap | Aug 23 Recap
THE STORY
Brighton & Hove Albion were the more disciplined side
TURNING POINT
Own Goal by Victor Lindelöf, Aston Villa. Brighton and Hove Albion 1, Aston Villa 0.
KEY MOMENTS
AVL @ BHA
Corner, Aston Villa. Conceded by Olivier Boscagli.
Own Goal by Victor Lindelöf, Aston Villa. Brighton and Hove Albion 1, Aston Villa 0.
Goal! Brighton and Hove Albion 2, Aston Villa 0. Maxim De Cuyper (Brighton and Hove Albion) left footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Georginio Rutter.
Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion. Conceded by Marco Bizot.
Goal! Brighton and Hove Albion 3, Aston Villa 0. Jack Hinshelwood (Brighton and Hove Albion) header from very close range to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Diego Gómez with a headed pass.
Goal! Brighton and Hove Albion 4, Aston Villa 0. Jack Hinshelwood (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner.
VAR Decision: Card upgraded João Gomes (Aston Villa).
João Gomes (Aston Villa) is shown the red card for violent conduct.
Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion. Conceded by Marco Bizot.
Stoppage time
Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion. Conceded by Pau Torres.
Momentum
AVLGoal margin (15-minute marks)BHA
+115'
+330'
+445'
+460'
+4