Aston Villa's season has started on a sour note with a 4-0 loss to Brighton. The team, who won the Europa League, struggled against the home team, who scored four first-half goals.
What happened?
The match saw Brighton dominate the 10-man Aston Villa team, with four goals scored in the first half.
Why it matters for Aston Villa
This loss is a significant setback for Aston Villa, who were expected to perform well after their Europa League win.
What comes next?
Aston Villa will look to bounce back from this loss in their next match, with the team currently standing 4th in the Premier League with 65 points from the final 2025 table, and having recently won against Manchester City 1-2 on 2026-05-24. The team is on a 4-game winning run, with a recent form of 4W-1D-0L, and will face Hull City on 2026-09-05 in their next fixture. Currently, B. Madjo, J. Manzambi, A. Onana, O. Watkins, L. Bailey, and Joao Gomes are sidelined due to injuries.
