Aston Villa v Brighton

Aston Villa v Brighton
Premier League 2025/26
Fixture Date – Wednesday 11 February 2026
Kick-off – 8pm
Villa Park, Birmingham

Here’s a refined look at the Aston Villa vs Brighton fixture history ahead of their next Premier League meeting:

Head‑to‑Head (since 2017 in the Premier League)

• Total Premier League meetings: 16

• Aston Villa wins: 8

• Brighton wins: 2

• Draws: 6

• Goals scored: Villa 30, Brighton 15

🏆 Recent Premier League Encounters

Aston Villa have been especially dominant recently, claiming victories in 2025 and that memorable 6‑1 rout in 2023.

🎯 Notable Historical Moments

• 6–1 Victory (30 Sept 2023, Villa Park): One of Villa’s standout performances in recent years. Ollie Watkins netted a hat‑trick

• EFL Cup Meeting (Sept 2019): Villa beat Brighton 3‑0 in the League Cup.

• FA Cup Clash (Jan 2010): Villa progressed with a 3‑2 win over Brighton.

• Their rivalry stretches back much further—there are meetings in lower divisions and mid‑20th century cup ties—but Premier League history is most relevant right now.

Trends & Stats

• Goals per match (H2H): Average ~2.9 total goals per match

• Goal frequency: 88% of their meetings saw over 1.5 goals, 56% had more than 2.5 goals

• Both teams scored in about 69% of these encounters

Context: Going into 11 February 2026

• Venue & Kick‑off: Villa Park, 8 pm GMT.

• Form clue: Villa have enjoyed strong runs in recent years against Brighton—scoring big wins (6‑1, 3‑0), with Brighton’s only wins being relatively rarer.

• Player edge: Ollie Watkins has been pivotal (e.g., 2023 hat‑trick) and remains a key threat

Summary

Aston Villa have historically held the upper hand—especially in recent years with high‑scoring wins. Brighton have occasionally punched back, but Villa tend to dominate at home. Expect goals and competitive play given their scoring history.

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