The result
Brighton & Hove Albion 4-0 Aston Villa, Premier League Gameweek 1, Sun 23 Aug at American Express Stadium, Falmer. That is three points for Brighton & Hove Albion.
The goals
- 8': Victor Lindelöf (own goal) for Brighton & Hove Albion
- 18': Maxim De Cuyper for Brighton & Hove Albion, assisted by Georginio Rutter
- 30': Jack Hinshelwood for Brighton & Hove Albion, assisted by Diego Gómez
- 31': Jack Hinshelwood for Brighton & Hove Albion
Match stats
- Possession: Brighton & Hove Albion 73%, Aston Villa 27%.
- Shots (on target): Brighton & Hove Albion 21 (6), Aston Villa 6 (0).
- Yellow cards: Brighton & Hove Albion 2, Aston Villa 3. Red card: João Gomes (Aston Villa, 40').
Brighton & Hove Albion and Aston Villa Starting Lineups
The XIs below are the elevens that started the game. Brighton & Hove Albion lined up in a 4-2-3-1, Aston Villa in a 4-2-3-1.
Starting elevens as named for this match.
Fantasy takeaways
- Jack Hinshelwood (Brighton & Hove Albion): 2 goals.
- Maxim De Cuyper (Brighton & Hove Albion): 1 goal.
- Georginio Rutter (Brighton & Hove Albion): 1 assist.
- Diego Gómez (Brighton & Hove Albion): 1 assist.
- Own goal: Victor Lindelöf (own goal, 8').
- Brighton & Hove Albion kept a clean sheet, which pays the goalkeeper and every defender who played 60 minutes.
- FPL bonus points: Jack Hinshelwood (3), Maxim De Cuyper (2), Mats Wieffer (1).
Where it leaves both clubs
- Brighton & Hove Albion: 3 points from 1 (1W 0D 0L, goal difference +4, last five W).
- Aston Villa: 0 points from 1 (0W 0D 1L, goal difference -4, last five L).