Match report

Aston Villa Defeats Brighton 1-0 in Premier League

Aston Villa
Aston Villa
1–0
FT
Brighton
Brighton
Feb 11, 2026

Aston Villa narrowly defeated Brighton with an own goal from J. Hinshelwood at the 86th minute. The match was filled with multiple substitutions and cautions on both sides, but it was Aston Villa who capitalized on their opportunity in the final stretch of the game to secure a vital three points.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Aston Villa 1–0 Brighton
  • • Own Goal by J. Hinshelwood (86')
  • • Four Yellow Cards Issued: C. Baleba (2'), Joël Veltman (23'), Jan Paul van Hecke (41'), Morgan Rogers (50')
  • • Multiple Substitutions on Both Teams

Lineups

Aston Villa

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 23 E. Martinez (G)
  • 26 L. Bogarde (D)
  • 4 E. Konsa (D)
  • 5 T. Mings (D)
  • 22 I. Maatsen (D)
  • 24 A. Onana (M)
  • 21 Douglas Luiz (M)
  • 19 J. Sancho (M)
  • 27 M. Rogers (M)
  • 10 E. Buendia (M)
  • 11 O. Watkins (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 M. Bizot
  • 64 J. Wright
  • 3 V. Lindelof
  • 12 L. Digne
  • 14 P. Torres
  • 6 R. Barkley
  • 31 L. Bailey
  • 18 T. Abraham
  • 47 Alysson

Brighton

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Verbruggen (G)
  • 34 J. Veltman (D)
  • 6 J. P. van Hecke (D)
  • 5 L. Dunk (D)
  • 24 F. Kadioglu (D)
  • 30 P. Gross (M)
  • 17 C. Baleba (M)
  • 13 J. Hinshelwood (M)
  • 25 D. Gomez (F)
  • 18 D. Welbeck (F)
  • 22 K. Mitoma (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 J. Steele
  • 10 G. Rutter
  • 11 Y. Minteh
  • 19 C. Kostoulas
  • 20 J. Milner
  • 21 O. Boscagli
  • 29 M. De Cuyper
  • 33 M. O'Riley
  • 53 H. Howell

Timeline

  1. Brighton
    2' Brighton Card · Yellow Card
    C. Baleba

    Foul

  2. Brighton
    22' Brighton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Baleba · On: J. Milner
  3. Brighton
    23' Brighton Card · Yellow Card
    Joël Veltman

    Foul

  4. Brighton
    41' Brighton Card · Yellow Card
    Jan Paul van Hecke

    Argument

  5. Aston Villa
    50' Aston Villa Card · Yellow Card
    Morgan Rogers

    Foul

  6. Aston Villa
    60' Aston Villa subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Buendia · On: R. Barkley
  7. Aston Villa
    60' Aston Villa subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Sancho · On: L. Bailey
  8. Brighton
    61' Brighton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jan Paul van Hecke · On: Olivier Boscagli
  9. Aston Villa
    74' Aston Villa subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Watkins · On: Alysson
  10. Aston Villa
    75' Aston Villa subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Onana · On: T. Abraham
  11. Brighton
    81' Brighton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Mitoma · On: Y. Minteh
  12. Brighton
    81' Brighton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Welbeck · On: C. Kostoulas
  13. Brighton
    81' Brighton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Gomez · On: H. Howell
  14. Aston Villa
    84' Aston Villa subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Douglas Luiz · On: V. Lindelof
  15. Aston Villa
    86' Aston Villa Goal · Own Goal
    J. Hinshelwood

Match Stats

Stat Aston Villa Brighton
Fouls 9 15
Pass Accuracy 82% 83%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 9
Corners 7 5
Total Passes 418 418
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 1 3
xG 0.72 0.50
Shots off Target 10 5
Possession 50% 50%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 342 348
Shots Inside Box 10 7
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 5 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Brighton's early yellow cards to C. Baleba and Joël Veltman set a cautionary tone for the match, impacting their team dynamics.
  • ▸ The introduction of substitute players like E. Buendia and J. Sancho by Aston Villa marked significant changes in their formation and play style.
  • ▸ J. Hinshelwood's own goal at 86' turned the match decisively in favor of Aston Villa, breaking Brighton's defensive resilience.