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Aston Villa trails Brighton 4-0 at halftime in Premier League opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 1:58 PM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Aston Villa trails Brighton 4-0 at halftime in Premier League opener
Summary

Aston Villa faces a dire situation at halftime, down 4-0 to Brighton in their Premier League opener on August 23, 2026. The Villans, who recently lost key players like Morgan Rogers and Youri Tielemans, have struggled significantly, conceding an own goal to Victor Lindelof early in the match. Joao Gomes, making his debut, was sent off shortly after two quick goals from Jack Hinshelwood solidified Brighton's lead. The absence of stars Ollie Watkins and Emi Martinez has raised concerns about Villa's future as they navigate the summer transfer market amidst this loss against an arch-rival.

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  • •Aston Villa goes into halftime down 4-0 against Brighton.
  • •Joao Gomes received a red card in his debut match.
  • •Victor Lindelof scored an own goal to open the scoring.
  • •Villa lost multiple key players in the offseason.
  • •Ollie Watkins and Emi Martinez were not included in the matchday squad.
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  • 1:58 PMYahoo Sports — Worst start in Premier League history? Aston Villa collapse after summer of upheaval
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There were empty seats in the Villa end after they went into half time down to 10 men and 4-0 down to Brighton

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