Aston Villa struggles as Brighton scores four goals in first half

Brighton and Hove Albion leads Aston Villa 4-0 at halftime in their Premier League match at the Amex Stadium on August 23, 2026. Villa endured a disastrous opening 45 minutes, conceding four goals in 31 minutes. Joao Gomes received a red card just before the break, compounding Villa's issues. After a promising start with several attempts from Emi Buendia, Villa fell apart defensively, allowing Brighton to capitalize. Unai Emery's team faces considerable scrutiny following this performance as the summer transfer window nears its end.