Aston Villa opens 2026/27 Premier League season at Brighton
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 9:04 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Aston Villa will kick off their 2026/27 Premier League season away to Brighton on Sunday, August 23. The match will be televised live on Sky Sports. After facing Brighton, Villa will host defending champions Arsenal the following week. The team, fresh off winning the Europa League, has additional matches scheduled against Hull City and Tottenham Hotspur during the season. Villa's season begins earlier with a UEFA Super Cup clash against PSG on August 12.
- •Aston Villa's first Premier League match is on August 23 at Brighton.
- •They will face Arsenal at home a week later.
- •Villa starts their season with a UEFA Super Cup match against PSG on August 12.
- •Boxing Day will feature a home game against Leeds United.
- 10:35 AMYahoo Sports — Aston Villa 2026/27 Premier League fixtures in FULL: Emery’s side to visit Brighton in opening game
"Aston Villa begin their 2026/27 Premier League campaign with a trip down south to face Brighton & Hove Albion.That will be followed by a difficult clash with reigning Premier League champions Arsenal ...
"Aston Villa will begin the 2026/27 Premier League season away to Brighton on Sunday August 23, live on Sky Sports.
"Brighton start their 2026/27 Premier League season at home to Aston Villa on August 23, live on Sky Sports.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 10:35 AMAston Villa 2026/27 Premier League fixtures in FULL: Emery’s side to visit Brighton in opening game
Aston Villa begin their 2026/27 Premier League campaign with a trip down south to face Brighton & Hove Albion.That will be followed by a difficult clash with reigning Premier League champions Arsenal ...
- Sky Sports—Aston Villa fixtures: Europa League champions begin PL season at Brighton
Aston Villa will begin the 2026/27 Premier League season away to Brighton on Sunday August 23, live on Sky Sports.
- Sky Sports Football—Brighton fixtures: Seagulls start with Aston Villa at home - live on Sky
Brighton start their 2026/27 Premier League season at home to Aston Villa on August 23, live on Sky Sports.
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