23.08.2026 18:00
In the first week match of the Premier League, Brighton defeated the reigning UEFA Europa League champions Aston Villa 4-0 with four goals scored in the first 31 minutes. National player Ferdi Kadıoğlu was unable to play for Brighton due to injury.
In the first week of the English Premier League, Brighton put on a show in their match hosting the reigning UEFA Europa League champions, Aston Villa. The home side defeated their opponents 4-0 with four goals in the first 31 minutes.
4 GOALS IN JUST 31 MINUTES
Brighton, who started the match like a hurricane, took the lead in the 8th minute with an own goal from Victor Lindelöf. Continuing their pressure, the home team doubled the lead in the 18th minute with a goal from Maxim De Cuyper. Then, Jack Hinshelwood took the stage, scoring two consecutive goals in the 30th and 31st minutes, suddenly making it 4-0 and sealing the score within the first half hour.
ASTON VILLA REDUCED TO 10 MEN
In addition to the nightmare scoreline in the first half, Aston Villa's Joao Gomes, who received a yellow card in the 9th minute, was shown a straight red card after a VAR review in the 40th minute, leaving his team with 10 men.
FERDI KADIOGLU DID NOT GET ANY PLAYING TIME
National player Ferdi Kadıoğlu, who plays for the home team Brighton, could not take part in this crucial match due to an injury.
THEY STARTED THE LEAGUE WITH 3 POINTS
Aston Villa, the former European champions, suffered a shocking defeat and began the new season without earning any points. Brighton, on the other hand, got off to a winning start with 3 points in their first match.