Aston Villa FC vs Brighton & Hove Albion FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Aston Villa FC vs Brighton & Hove Albion FC — Premier League at Villa Park.
- Aston Villa FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Brighton & Hove Albion FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Darren England
- Referee Stuart Burt
- Referee Michael Oliver
- Referee Simon Bennett
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United FC | 38 | 39 |
| 2 | Burnley FC | 38 | 22 |
| 3 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 38 | 20 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Coventry City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Ipswich Town FC | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Arsenal FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Manchester City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Manchester United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Aston Villa FC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Liverpool FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Brentford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Chelsea FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Fulham FC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Newcastle United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Everton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Leeds United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Crystal Palace FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Nottingham Forest FC | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Nov | Arsenal FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 01 Nov | Southampton FC | H | 3–4 | L |
| 23 Oct | Leeds United FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 18 Oct | Leicester City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 04 Oct | Liverpool FC | H | 7–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov | Aston Villa FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Nov | Burnley FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Nov | Tottenham Hotspur FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Oct | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Oct | Crystal Palace FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Oct | Everton FC | A | 2–4 | L |
Season Stats
| Aston Villa FC | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #15 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Aston Villa FC are 11th (0 pts). Brighton & Hove Albion FC are 15th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Villa Park that hosts another battle between Aston Villa FC and Brighton & Hove Albion FC.
- 5' Aston Villa FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Bertrand Traore is hanging Ross Barkley on the field on 5 minute.
- 10' The travelling Brighton & Hove Albion FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 12' Brilliant from the ! Danny Welbeck makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 12.
- 17' A quiet spell here at Villa Park. Brighton & Hove Albion FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 22' Aston Villa FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 27' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Graham Potter will be considering his options from the bench.
- 32' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 37' Jayson Molumby has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 42' Jack Grealish needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 41 Yellow cards this season.
- 44' Matt Targett picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 46' Brighton & Hove Albion FC make a change. Adam Lallana trudges off to be replaced by Joel Veltman on 46 minutes.
- 47' Goal! Ezri Konsa scores his 16 goal in 344 matches.
- 52' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 56' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Solomon March makes it 1-2.
- 61' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Joel Veltman made 480 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 66' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 69' A moment of madness from Yves Bissouma on 69 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Brighton & Hove Albion FC will be frustrated.
- 74' Anwar El Ghazi has so much to prove this time. He replaces Bertrand Traore on 74 minute.
- 75' Another substitution for Aston Villa FC to replace Douglas Luiz by Conor Hourihane on 75 minute.
- 80' Neal Maupay makes way for Dan Burn at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from Brighton & Hove Albion FC.
- 85' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 88' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Tariq Lamptey on 88 minutes.
- 90' Time for substitution for Brighton & Hove Albion FC. Pascal Gross is replaced by Jayson Molumby.
- 90' Trezeguet has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Aston Villa FC 1-2 Brighton & Hove Albion FC.
Lineups
Aston Villa FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 5
- 20
- 18
- 2
- 11
- 4
- 10
- 7
-
6
Douglas Luiz ↓ Conor Hourihane 75'
- 17
Bench
- 19
- 27
- 3
-
14
Conor Hourihane ↑ 75'
- 21
- 12
-
15
Bertrand Traore ↑ 5'
Coach
Dean Smith
Brighton & Hove Albion FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 18
-
14
Adam Lallana ↓ Joel Veltman 46'
- 1
- 5
- 20
-
13
Pascal Gross ↓ Jayson Molumby 90'
- 8
-
9
Neal Maupay ↓ Dan Burn 80'
- 3
- 2
Bench
- 16
- 23
- 7
-
33
Dan Burn ↑ 80'
- 17
-
34
Joel Veltman ↑ 46'
-
49
Jayson Molumby ↑ 90'
Coach
Graham Potter
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ollie Watkins | 7 |
| Deniz Undav | 3 |
| Matty Cash | 2 |
| Danny Ings | 2 |
| Jack Grealish | 2 |
| Douglas Luiz | 2 |
| Danny Welbeck | 1 |
| Joao Pedro | 1 |
Head to Head
Aston Villa FC Form
Brighton & Hove Albion FC Form
2020-11-21
Aston Villa FC
1–2
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
W
2020-11-06
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
0–0
Burnley FC
D
2020-11-01
Tottenham Hotspur FC
2–1
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
L
2020-10-26
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
1–1
West Bromwich Albion FC
D
2020-10-18
Crystal Palace FC
1–1
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
D
2020-10-03
Everton FC
4–2
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
0.92
Aston Villa FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.95
Brighton & Hove Albion FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 71% + Aston Villa FC or Draw 67%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Brighton & Hove Albion FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.87
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 1.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 2.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 3.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
Aston Villa FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Brighton & Hove Albion FC
66%
Aston Villa FC or Brighton & Hove Albion FC
66%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Brighton & Hove Albion FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
17.9%
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 1
13.2%
1 – 0
12.7%
0 – 2
6.6%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
6.1%
2 – 1
6%
2 – 2
3%
0 – 3
2.1%
1 – 3
2%
3 – 1
1.9%
Asian Handicap — Aston Villa FC
| Handicap | Aston Villa FC covers | Push | Brighton & Hove Albion FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 20% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 21% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 9% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Aston Villa FC keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
Brighton & Hove Albion FC keeps clean sheet
40%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.