Aston Villa vs Brighton: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Aston Villa prepare to host Brighton on February 11, 2026, with kick-off at 20:30 under referee Bankes, this ENGLAND: Premier League fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Aston Villa, currently 3rd in the standings with 47 points from 25 games, trail the leaders by 9 points. They've earned 25 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Brighton, sitting 14th with 31 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 10 points from 12 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 3 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Aston Villa and Brighton have favored Aston Villa, with Brighton claiming victory in their most recent clash (4-3). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Bournemouth, Aston Villa recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Martinez, Digne, Mings, Konsa, Cash, Onana, Luiz, Rogers , Buendia, Sancho, Watkins. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Brighton's last outing came against Crystal Palace, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 3-4-2-1 system. Their starting XI featured Verbruggen, De Cuyper, Boscagli, Dunk, Kadioglu, Gross, Baleba, Howell, Mitoma, Kostoulas, Rutter. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Looking ahead, Aston Villa are expected to maintain their 4-2-3-1 structure, while Brighton are likely to counter with a 4-3-3 setup. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Aston Villa's fixtures have averaged 2.4 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Brighton's games average 2.2 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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