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England Premier League, Round 1
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21°C What to know
Brighton & Hove Albion host Aston Villa in round 1 of the England Premier League on Sunday 23 August 2026. Kickoff is at 16:00 Mecca time at The American Express Community Stadium, Falmer. Brighton & Hove Albion are #1 in the table and Aston Villa are #20. The match is on TV in 120 countries, on channels including SuperSport 4 Digitalb, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, TOD, beIN Sports HD 2, DAZN Spain.
- Brighton & Hove Albion sit #1, Aston Villa are down in #20. Routine win or the shock of the weekend?
- Aston Villa go into this one with 4 players out.
Which channel shows Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa?
Channels showing this match, by country.
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Saudi Arabia
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Zimbabwe
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Match prediction
Form
The last five matches of each team before this one, most recent at the top.
Brighton & Hove AlbionLineups
Brighton & Hove AlbionMatch stats
Who is out: Brighton & Hove Albion and Aston Villa
Brighton & Hove Albion
Yankuba Minteh Foot Injury
Jack HinshelwoodUnknown Injury
Mats WiefferKnee Injury
Aston Villa
Amadou Onana Cruciate Ligament Tear
Brian Madjo Ankle Injury
Leon GoretzkaUnknown Injury, until 6 Oct
Taylor Harwood-BellisNo Eligibility, until 28 Jan
Stadium: The American Express Community Stadium
Table: England Premier League
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Manchester City |
5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | +8 | 15 |
| 2 |  Arsenal |
5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 12 |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion |
5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +11 | 10 |
| 4 |  Brentford |
5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | +6 | 9 |
| 5 |  Leeds United |
5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | +4 | 9 |
| 6 |  Liverpool |
5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 9 |
| 7 |  Everton |
5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 9 |
| 8 |  Hull City |
5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +2 | 8 |
| 9 |  Newcastle United |
5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 10 |  Chelsea |
5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 7 |
| 11 |  Ipswich Town |
5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 6 |
| 12 |  Manchester United |
5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 13 |  Nottingham Forest |
5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 5 |
| 14 |  Sunderland |
5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -4 | 4 |
| 15 |  Crystal Palace |
5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -5 | 4 |
| 16 | Aston Villa |
5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -5 | 4 |
| 17 |  AFC Bournemouth |
5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| 18 |  Coventry City |
5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -9 | 3 |
| 19 |  Fulham |
5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 2 |
| 20 |  Tottenham Hotspur |
5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | -6 | 2 |
Questions and answers
What time does Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa kick off?
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa kicks off on Sunday 23 August 2026 at 16:00 Mecca time (13:00 UTC). This page also shows the time in your own timezone.
Which channel is showing Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa?
The match is on TV in 120 countries. Channels include SuperSport 4 Digitalb, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, TOD, beIN Sports HD 2, DAZN Spain, DStv Now. Search for your country in the list above to see yours.
Where is Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa being played?
At The American Express Community Stadium in Falmer, which holds 31,876 people.
Who is expected to win, Brighton & Hove Albion or Aston Villa?
Brighton & Hove Albion 50%, draw 23%, Aston Villa 26%.
How can I watch Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa if it isn't shown in my country?
Connect a VPN to one of the countries in the list above where the match is shown, then open that broadcaster's website or app. Some broadcasters need their own subscription.