Aston Villa - Brighton - 30 December 2024 Premier League - (2-2)

Craig Pawson awards Brighton a goal kick.

In Birmingham Aston Villa attack through Ollie Watkins. The finish is off target, however.

Aston Villa have been awarded a corner by Craig Pawson.

Aston Villa have a goal kick.

Igor (Brighton) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.

Can Aston Villa capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Brighton's half?

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Throw-in for Brighton in the half of Aston Villa.

Brighton have been awarded a corner by Craig Pawson.

Can Brighton get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Aston Villa's half?

Corner awarded to Aston Villa.

Tyrone Mings (Aston Villa) is first to the ball but his header is off-target.

Brighton make their fifth substitution with Jakub Moder replacing Carlos Baleba.

Throw-in for Aston Villa in the half of Brighton.

Goal kick for Brighton at Villa Park.

Morgan Rogers of Aston Villa gets in a strike, but is off target.

Throw-in Aston Villa.

The home team have replaced Lucas Digne with Ian Maatsen. This is the fifth substitution made today by Unai Emery.

Unai Emery is making the team's fourth substitution at Villa Park with Ross Barkley replacing Youri Tielemans.

Unai Emery (Aston Villa) is making a third substitution, with Amadou Onana replacing Boubacar Kamara.

Tariq Lamptey gets an equalizer for Brighton. The score is now 2-2. Great play from Joao Pedro to set up the goal.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Birmingham.

Brighton's Yankuba Minteh breaks free at Villa Park. But the strike goes wide of the post.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Aston Villa to take a throw-in in Brighton territory.

Jacob Ramsey is replacing Leon Bailey for Aston Villa at Villa Park.

Craig Pawson signals a free kick to Aston Villa in their own half.

Craig Pawson signals a throw-in for Brighton, close to Aston Villa's area.

Aston Villa needs to be cautious. Brighton have an attacking throw-in.

Brighton's Carlos Baleba gets in a shot on goal at Villa Park. But the effort is unsuccessful.

Craig Pawson signals a free kick to Brighton in their own half.

Aston Villa awarded a free kick in their own half.

In Birmingham a free kick has been awarded the home team.

Carlos Baleba (Brighton) has received a first yellow card.

Throw-in for Aston Villa in their own half.

Aston Villa’s Diego Carlos is on his feet again at Villa Park.

Free kick for Aston Villa in their own half.

Matt O'Riley is replacing Yasin Ayari for the away team.

Craig Pawson waits before resuming play because Diego Carlos for Aston Villa is still down.

Craig Pawson awards Aston Villa a goal kick.

Brighton's Joao Pedro gets his shot away but it misses the target.

Diego Carlos is back on the pitch.

Aston Villa have been awarded a corner by Craig Pawson.

Attention is being given to Aston Villa’s Diego Carlos and play has been suspended briefly.

Corner awarded to Aston Villa.

Free kick for Aston Villa in their own half.

Brighton have been awarded a corner by Craig Pawson.

Craig Pawson signals a free kick to Aston Villa in their own half.

Ball safe as Aston Villa is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins goes close with his head but his effort is blocked.

Goal kick for Aston Villa at Villa Park.

Yankuba Minteh is on a sub for Brajan Gruda for Brighton.

The away team have replaced Simon Adingra with Kaoru Mitoma. This is the second substitution made today by Fabian Hurzeler.

Fabian Hurzeler is making the team's first substitution at Villa Park with Georginio Rutter replacing Julio Enciso.

Aston Villa awarded a free kick in their own half.

Corner awarded to Aston Villa.

Corner awarded to Aston Villa.

Craig Pawson signals a Aston Villa throw-in in Brighton's half.

Aston Villa to take a throw-in in Brighton territory.

In Birmingham a free kick has been awarded the home team.

Aston Villa advance rapidly upfield but Craig Pawson blows for offside.

Free kick in a good position for Aston Villa!

Morgan Rogers is on target to give Aston Villa a 2-1 advantage. Ollie Watkins instrumental with a fine assist.

Aston Villa have been awarded a corner by Craig Pawson.

The ref's whistle signals the end of the first-half.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Craig Pawson signals a Brighton throw-in in Aston Villa's half.

Ball goes out of play for a Brighton goal kick.

Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins attacks the ball with his head but his effort fails to hit the target.

Aston Villa have been awarded a corner by Craig Pawson.

Brighton have a goal kick.

Yasin Ayari (Brighton) gets a yellow card.

Free kick for Aston Villa in the half of Brighton.

Throw-in for Aston Villa in the half of Brighton.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Birmingham.

Aston Villa are pushing forward but Leon Bailey's finish is wide of the goal.

Brighton awarded a free kick in their own half.

Joao Pedro gets his shot on target but fails to score for Brighton.

Tyrone Mings is booked for the home team.

Craig Pawson signals a free kick to Brighton in their own half.

Free kick for Aston Villa in their own half.

Free kick for Aston Villa in their own half.

Aston Villa push upfield and Ollie Watkins gets his head to the ball. The attempt is cleared by an alert Brighton defence.

Aston Villa will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Brighton.

Can Brighton get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Aston Villa's half?

Craig Pawson signals a free kick to Brighton in their own half.

Craig Pawson awards Brighton a goal kick.

Aston Villa are coming forward and Youri Tielemans gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

Brighton awarded a throw-in in their own half.

At Villa Park, Morgan Rogers has been yellow-carded for the home team.

Free kick Brighton.

Goal! Ollie Watkins makes it 1-1. The equalizer came in the form of a penalty.

Lucas Digne for Aston Villa drives towards goal at Villa Park. But the finish is unsuccessful.

Corner awarded to Aston Villa.

Craig Pawson signals a Aston Villa throw-in in Brighton's half.

Aston Villa have a goal kick.

Goal kick for Aston Villa at Villa Park.

Jan Paul Van Hecke (Brighton) wins the ball in the air but heads wide.

Brighton have been awarded a corner by Craig Pawson.

In Birmingham Brighton drive forward through Julio Enciso. His shot is on target but it's saved.

Ball goes out of play for a Brighton goal kick.

Throw-in for Brighton at Villa Park.

Brighton awarded a free kick in their own half.

Corner awarded to Aston Villa.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Birmingham.

Boubacar Kamara for Aston Villa gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

Pau Torres (Aston Villa) does not seem to be able to continue. He is replaced by Tyrone Mings.

Aston Villa have a dangerous throw-in.

Corner awarded to Aston Villa.

Pau Torres is writhing in pain and play has been suspended for a few moments.

Brighton awarded a free kick in their own half.

Free kick for Aston Villa in their own half.

Simon Adingra puts the ball in the net and the away team now lead 0-1. Joao Pedro with an assist there.

Leon Bailey of Aston Villa is pulled up for offside.

Aston Villa have been awarded a corner by Craig Pawson.

Throw-in for Brighton in the half of Aston Villa.

Can Brighton get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Aston Villa's half?

Craig Pawson signals a free kick to Brighton.

Joao Pedro is back on his feet again.

Brighton to take a throw-in in Aston Villa territory.

The match has been stopped briefly for attention to the injured Joao Pedro.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Both teams didn't score on their last match.

Both teams haven't won their last match in Premier League.

A year ago, Aston Villa were number 3 in the table with 39 points. Now they are number 9 with 28 points.

Aston Villa scores 1.85 goals when playing at home and Brighton & Hove Albion scores 1.59 goals when playing away (on average).

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Aston Villa and Brighton & Hove Albion is 1.6.

Average number of goals in meetings between Aston Villa and Brighton & Hove Albion is 3.6.

Aston Villa scores 2.4 goals in a match against Brighton & Hove Albion and Brighton & Hove Albion scores 1.2 goals against Aston Villa (on average).

Brighton & Hove Albion have won just 1 of their last 5 Premier League games against Aston Villa.

Aston Villa have lost just 1 of their last 5 Premier League games against Brighton & Hove Albion.

In the last 5 meetings Aston Villa won 3, Brighton & Hove Albion won 1, 1 draws.

Aston Villa have lost just 1 of their last 5 games against Brighton & Hove Albion (in all competitions).

Aston Villa's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Brighton & Hove Albion's.

In Premier League, Aston Villa has better performance than Brighton & Hove Albion.

When Brighton & Hove Albion is down 1-0 away, they win 10% of their matches.

When Aston Villa is down 0-1 home, they win 25% of their matches.

When Brighton & Hove Albion leads 0-1 away, they win in 53% of their matches.

When Aston Villa leads 1-0 at home, they win in 76% of their matches.

On their last meeting Brighton & Hove Albion won by 1 goals.

The winner of their last meeting was Brighton & Hove Albion.

Aston Villa wins 30% of halftimes, Brighton & Hove Albion wins 38%.

Aston Villa wins 1st half in 30% of their matches, Brighton & Hove Albion in 38% of their matches.

Brighton & Hove Albion have scored at least one goal for 15 consecutive matches.

Brighton & Hove Albion have conceded a goal in each of their last 10 matches.

Aston Villa have scored at least one goal for 5 consecutive matches.

Aston Villa's home record this season: 5-3-1.

Brighton & Hove Albion haven't scored in 0 of their 9 away matches in Premier League this season.

Aston Villa haven't scored in 2 of their 9 home matches in Premier League this season.

When playing at home, Aston Villa have not lost to Brighton & Hove Albion in their last 4 encounters.

Brighton & Hove Albion haven't won in their last 6 games.

Aston Villa haven't lost in any of their last 5 home matches.

Aston Villa have won 3 home matches in a row.

Did you know that Brighton & Hove Albion scores 26% of their goals between the minutes 31-45?

Did you know that Aston Villa scores 23% of their goals between the minutes 76-90?

In Premier League, Aston Villa have 3 successive home wins.

Last season's matches: 6-1 (Aston Villa at home) and 1-0 (Brighton & Hove Albion at home).

During the last 15 meetings, Aston Villa have won 8 times, there have been 5 draws while Brighton & Hove Albion have won 2 times. The goal difference is 28-15 in favour of Aston Villa.

During the last 8 meetings with Aston Villa playing at home, Aston Villa have won 5 times, there have been 2 draws while Brighton & Hove Albion have won 1 times. The goal difference is 19-10 in favour of Aston Villa.