Get official Brighton vs Aston Villa confirmed lineups, starting XI news, team updates, latest betting odds, and match prediction tips for this fixture.
Brighton vs Aston Villa Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Premier League |
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Match Date | Sunday 23 August 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 14:00 UK time |
Venue | American Express Stadium |
The starting lineups for the Premier League fixture between Brighton and Aston Villa have been confirmed.
Brighton Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Bart Verbruggen, Mats Wieffer, Luka Vuskovic, Olivier Boscagli, Lewis Dunk, Pascal Groß, Yasin Ayari, Diego Gómez, Jack Hinshelwood, Maxim De Cuyper, Georginio Rutter
Substitutes: Michael Svoboda, Costinha, Pascal Struijk, Promise David, Jason Steele, Malick Yalcouyé, Ibrahim Osman, Charalampos Kostoulas, Zadok Yohanna
Aston Villa Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Marco Bizot, Matty Cash, Victor Lindelöf, Pau Torres, Ian Maatsen, Ross Barkley, Boubacar Kamara, John McGinn, João Gomes, George Hemmings, Emiliano Buendía
Substitutes: Zion Suzuki, Tyrone Mings, Matteo Ruggeri, Alejandro Garnacho, Lamare Bogarde, Triston Rowe, Luka Lynch, Bradley Burrowes, Alysson
Brighton vs Aston Villa Immediate Reaction
Brighton
Brighton set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Bart Verbruggen in goal behind a defensive line of Mats Wieffer, Luka Vuskovic, Olivier Boscagli, and Lewis Dunk. Pascal Groß and Yasin Ayari start in the central midfield pivot, with Diego Gómez, Jack Hinshelwood, and Maxim De Cuyper deployed behind striker Georginio Rutter.
Aston Villa
Aston Villa line up in a matching 4-2-3-1 shape with Marco Bizot starting between the posts protected by Matty Cash, Victor Lindelöf, Pau Torres, and Ian Maatsen. Ross Barkley and Boubacar Kamara anchor the midfield, while John McGinn, João Gomes, and George Hemmings feature in support of Emiliano Buendía up front.
Brighton vs Aston Villa Reactive Bet Builder
Our suggested bet builder for this fixture features four key selections: Ollie Watkins as an anytime goalscorer, yellow card bookings for both Tyrone Mings and Matty Cash, and Aston Villa to score over 1.5 team goals during the match.
Brighton vs Aston Villa Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Both managers have named competitive starting lineups in a 4-2-3-1 setup for this Premier League clash. Brighton will aim to make the most of home advantage at the American Express Stadium, while Aston Villa boast dynamic attacking options across their lineup and bench.
Score Prediction: 2-1
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