Aston Villa

vs

Brighton & Hove Albion

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion — Game Preview, Stats & Players to Watch

A fiery Premier League contest sees Aston Villa welcome Brighton & Hove Albion to Villa Park in Birmingham, where domestic form and recent encounters set the stage for another compelling fixture.

Game Details

• Date: 2026-02-11
• Kick-off: 2:30 p.m. (ET)
• Venue: Villa Park, Birmingham
• Broadcast: DAZN Canada, Fubo Sports CA, Peacock

Recent Form & Key Storylines

Aston Villa have been inconsistent in recent weeks, mixing Premier League setbacks like a home defeat to Everton with a tight draw at Crystal Palace . Brighton, meanwhile, have delivered a series of draws and narrow losses, interspersed with occasional cup success . Their most recent head-to-head was a high-scoring showdown in December, where Villa turned a two-goal deficit into a 4–3 win away at Brighton . Injury and suspension reports remain limited in public information, so no additions are included here.

Summary Stats

• Aston Villa last 5: L-W-W-W-L
• Brighton & Hove Albion last 5: D-L-D-W-D
• Last head-to-head: Brighton 3–4 Aston Villa (December 2025)

Players to Watch

• Aston Villa: Ollie Watkins – Scored twice in Villa’s thrilling 4–3 win at Brighton and remains a key attacking figure.
• Brighton & Hove Albion: Jan Paul van Hecke – Netted twice in that same December encounter and has shown influence from midfield.