
Premier League
7:30 p.mFebruary 11, 2026
Regular season – 26
Villa Park
Referee: Peter Bankes, England


Aston Villa


Brighton
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0.49
Expected Goals (xG)
0.46
Passing by
334 (82%)
Accurate passes
337 (83%)
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G
Emiliano Martinez
22
d
Ian Maatsen
6.7
5
d
Tyrone Mings
6.9
4
d
Ezri Konsa (C)
6.7
26
d
Lamare Bogarde
6.9
21
m
Douglas Luiz
7.5
24
m
Amadou Onana
6.9
10
m
Emiliano BuendÃa
7.0
m
Morgan Rogers
19
m
Jadon Sancho
7.2
11
F
Ollie Watkins
6.3
1
G
Bart Verbruggen
7.0
24
d
Ferdi Kadioglu
6.6
5
d
Lewis Dunk (C)
6.9
d
Jan Paul van Hecke
d
Joel Veltman
m
Jack Hinshelwood
87′
m
Carlos Baleba
30
m
Pascal Gross
6.6
22
F
Kaoru Mitoma
7.2
18
F
Danny Welbeck
6.3
25
F
Diego Gomez
6.9

Premier League Ranking – Premier League
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Relegation – Championship
Aston Villa secured a 1-0 win over Brighton at Villa Park, thanks to a late Jack Hinshelwood own goal, keeping their European hopes alive.
Aston Villa secured a crucial 1-0 Premier League win against Brighton & Hove Albion at Villa Park. A Brighton own goal from Jack Hinshelwood in the 87th minute proved the decisive moment in a tight game.
Unai Emery’s Aston Villa entered the Premier League match third, aiming to consolidate their position in the Champions League. Brighton, under Roberto De Zerbi, finished 13th, looking to improve on their inconsistent form. Villa needed a win to maintain their top four challenge.
The match started with immediate tension. Brighton’s Carlos Baleba was booked for a foul just two minutes later. This booking probably influenced his 22nd minute substitution of James Milner, a tactical move to avoid a second yellow.
Brighton continued to accumulate precautions; Joel Veltman also received a yellow card in the 23rd minute. The physical contest increased. Villa’s Emiliano MartÃnez and Brighton’s Jan Paul van Hecke were booked for unsportsmanlike conduct in the 41st minute.
The first half was a tricky affair. Resilient defenses from both sides meant that neither team created many clear attacking opportunities. Shots from a distance were common, but genuine threats were few and far between.
At the break, the score remained goalless. It was a midfield battle rather than an attacking spectacle. Both managers had to find a way to unlock stubborn defenses. The home crowd expected a big breakthrough in the second half.
The intensity of the second half continued, with Villa’s Morgan Rogers receiving a yellow card in the 50th minute. Unai Emery quickly looked for more creativity, bringing on Jadon Sancho and Emiliano BuendÃa in the 60th minute.
Roberto De Zerbi responded, bringing on Othmane Boscagli for Jan Paul van Hecke in the 61st minute. Villa then made more attacking changes, bringing on Amadou Onana and Ollie Watkins in the 74th and 75th minutes, pushing for a winner.
Brighton countered with a triple substitution in the 81st minute, bringing on Kaoru Mitoma, Diego Gómez and Danny Welbeck. Douglas Luiz came on for Villa in the 84th minute, setting the stage for late drama.
With just three minutes remaining, Villa’s persistent pressure finally paid off. A late cross into the Brighton box led to Jack Hinshelwood inadvertently turning the ball into his own net in the 87th minute. Villa Park erupted in celebration.
The statistics highlighted the close contest. Aston Villa narrowly edged Brighton in expected goals (xG 0.49 to 0.46) and total shots (14 to 9). Villa managed just one shot on target compared to Brighton’s three. Possession of the ball was shared equally at 50%.
This emphatic win sees Aston Villa maintain their strong position in the top three of the Premier League. Brighton remain in 13th place, disappointed after a resolute defensive effort. Villa’s Champions League ambitions take a vital boost from this result.

