Brighton – Aston Villa

Brighton turned their home ground into a fortress, dispatching Aston Villa 4‑0 and cementing a fourth‑place spot with seven points after two wins, a draw and a single loss, their goal tally now 13 for and five against. The victory not only widened their defensive record but also stretched Villa’s woes, leaving the visitors languishing in 19th place with just one point from four games and a 1‑7 goal deficit. The win also tipped the season’s head‑to‑head balance in Brighton’s favour, the Seagulls now boasting the sole triumph in their two‑match series. With three points added, Brighton sit comfortably in the upper tier while Villa’s relegation battle deepens.