Aston Villa vs Brighton: Head-to-Head Record & Stats
18 competitive meetings since 2016 · Premier League, Championship, League Cup
Head-to-head summary
Aston Villa have controlled this matchup since the 2016/17 season, winning 10 of the 18 competitive meetings while Brighton have managed 3 victories alongside 5 draws. That strength is clear in the Premier League, where Villa have taken 9 wins from 15 games. At Villa Park, the hosts have been effective, recording 5 wins and 2 draws from 8 home encounters against Brighton, who have won just 1 game on Villa territory.
Recent meetings show dramatic exchanges between the sides. Aston Villa put together a run of 5 wins in a row in the fixture from November 2021 to September 2023, headlined by a 6–1 home victory. Brighton hit back on 23 August 2026 with a 4–0 home win, their biggest victory in this period. Before that match, Villa won 3 consecutive encounters, including a 3–4 victory at Brighton in December 2025 and a 1–0 home win in February 2026.
Goals are common in this fixture, averaging 2.94 goals per game with over 1.5 goals landing in 15 of 18 matches and both teams scoring in 11 of 18. First-half action is frequent, averaging 1.5 goals with at least one goal before half-time in 12 of 18 games. Early leads matter, as the side ahead at half-time went on to win in 6 of 7 matches. The most common scorelines are 2–1 Villa wins and 1–1 draws, occurring 3 times each.
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Goals & betting stats
Half-time and full-time
HT/FT results
| Half-time ↓ / Full-time → | Aston Villa | Draw | Brighton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Villa ahead at HT | 422% | 0 | 0 |
| Level at HT | 633% | 422% | 16% |
| Brighton ahead at HT | 0 | 16% | 211% |
18 matches decided in 90 minutes with a recorded half-time score. The side ahead at the break went on to win 6 of 7 times (86%).
Trailed at the break 3 times, came back to win 0.
Trailed at the break 4 times, came back to win 0.
Most common scores
- Aston Villa 2–1 Brighton 3× · 17%
- Aston Villa 1–1 Brighton 3× · 17%
- Aston Villa 2–0 Brighton 2× · 11%
- Aston Villa 0–4 Brighton 1× · 6%
- Aston Villa 1–0 Brighton 1× · 6%
- Aston Villa 4–3 Brighton 1× · 6%
Home and away record
When Aston Villa play at home (8 games)
Aston Villa 5 · Draws 2 · Brighton 1
When Brighton play at home (10 games)
Aston Villa 5 · Draws 3 · Brighton 2
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Aston Villa | Draws | Brighton | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | |
| Championship | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| League Cup | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Last Aston Villa vs Brighton results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton | 4–0HT 4–0 | Aston Villa | Premier League · Matchday 1 | |
| Aston Villa | 1–0HT 0–0 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 26 | |
| Brighton | 3–4HT 2–2 | Aston Villa | Premier League · Matchday 14 | |
| Brighton | 0–3HT 0–0 | Aston Villa | Premier League · Matchday 30 | |
| Aston Villa | 2–2HT 1–1 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 19 | |
| Brighton | 1–0HT 0–0 | Aston Villa | Premier League · Matchday 36 | |
| Aston Villa | 6–1HT 3–0 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 7 | |
| Aston Villa | 2–1HT 2–1 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 38 | |
| Brighton | 1–2HT 1–1 | Aston Villa | Premier League · Matchday 16 | |
| Brighton | 0–2HT 0–1 | Aston Villa | Premier League · Matchday 27 |
Show all 18 meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Villa | 2–0HT 0–0 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 12 | |
| Brighton | 0–0HT 0–0 | Aston Villa | Premier League · Matchday 24 | |
| Aston Villa | 1–2HT 0–1 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 9 | |
| Brighton | 1–1HT 1–0 | Aston Villa | Premier League · Matchday 23 | |
| Aston Villa | 2–1HT 1–1 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 9 | |
| Brighton | 1–3HT 0–2 | Aston Villa | League Cup · 3rd Round | |
| Aston Villa | 1–1HT 0–0 | Brighton | Championship · Matchday 46 | |
| Brighton | 1–1HT 1–1 | Aston Villa | Championship · Matchday 17 |
Premier League
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton | 4–0HT 4–0 | Aston Villa | Premier League · Matchday 1 | |
| Aston Villa | 1–0HT 0–0 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 26 | |
| Brighton | 3–4HT 2–2 | Aston Villa | Premier League · Matchday 14 | |
| Brighton | 0–3HT 0–0 | Aston Villa | Premier League · Matchday 30 | |
| Aston Villa | 2–2HT 1–1 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 19 | |
| Brighton | 1–0HT 0–0 | Aston Villa | Premier League · Matchday 36 | |
| Aston Villa | 6–1HT 3–0 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 7 | |
| Aston Villa | 2–1HT 2–1 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 38 | |
| Brighton | 1–2HT 1–1 | Aston Villa | Premier League · Matchday 16 | |
| Brighton | 0–2HT 0–1 | Aston Villa | Premier League · Matchday 27 |
Show all 15 meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Villa | 2–0HT 0–0 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 12 | |
| Brighton | 0–0HT 0–0 | Aston Villa | Premier League · Matchday 24 | |
| Aston Villa | 1–2HT 0–1 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 9 | |
| Brighton | 1–1HT 1–0 | Aston Villa | Premier League · Matchday 23 | |
| Aston Villa | 2–1HT 1–1 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 9 |
Cups & Europe
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton | 1–3HT 0–2 | Aston Villa | League Cup · 3rd Round | |
| Aston Villa | 1–1HT 0–0 | Brighton | Championship · Matchday 46 | |
| Brighton | 1–1HT 1–1 | Aston Villa | Championship · Matchday 17 |
Records
30 Sep 2023 · Premier League · Villa Park
23 Aug 2026 · Premier League · American Express Stadium
Brighton 3–4 Aston Villa (Dec 2025); Aston Villa 6–1 Brighton (Sep 2023)
Nov 2021 – Sep 2023
Current form
Aston Villa
- W
- W
- W
- D
- W
12th in Premier League · 8 pts from 7 games. Last: Aston Villa 3–1 Viking (Champions League).
Brighton
- D
- W
- W
- W
- W
3rd in Premier League · 16 pts from 7 games. Last: FK Jablonec 0–0 Brighton (Conference League).
Aston Villa vs Brighton FAQ
Who has won more Aston Villa vs Brighton matches?
Aston Villa have won more: 10 wins to Brighton's 3, with 5 draws, from 18 competitive meetings since the 2016/17 season.
What was the last Aston Villa vs Brighton result?
Brighton 4–0 Aston Villa, played on 23 August 2026 (Premier League).
How many goals are scored in Aston Villa vs Brighton games?
The fixture averages 2.94 goals per game. Over 2.5 goals landed in 56% of meetings and both teams scored in 61%.
What is the most common score in Aston Villa vs Brighton?
Aston Villa 2–1 Brighton, which has happened 3 times in 18 meetings since the 2016/17 season.
What is the biggest win in Aston Villa vs Brighton history?
In our records (since the 2016/17 season) the biggest margin is Aston Villa 6–1 Brighton, on 30 September 2023 (Premier League).
When do Aston Villa and Brighton play next?
Aston Villa host Brighton on Saturday 10 April 2027 at 14:00 UTC (Premier League).
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