Brighton - Aston Villa - 5 May 2024 Premier League - (1-0)

Corner awarded to Brighton.

At American Express Community Stadium, Matty Cash has been yellow-carded for the away team.

It's getting dangerous! Free kick for Brighton close to the penalty box.

Aston Villa have been awarded a corner by Robert Jones.

Brighton push upfield but Robert Jones quickly pulls them for offside.

Goal kick for Aston Villa at American Express Community Stadium.

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

Robert Jones signals a free kick to Brighton in their own half.

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

Robert Jones signals a Brighton throw-in in Aston Villa's half.

Valentin Barco is replacing Simon Adingra for the home team.

Robert Jones signals a free kick to Aston Villa in their own half.

Brighton have been awarded a corner by Robert Jones.

Throw-in for Brighton close to the penalty box.

Alex Moreno is on a sub for Lucas Digne for Aston Villa.

The away team replace Ezri Konsa with Calum Chambers.

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

The home team have replaced Danny Welbeck with Jakub Moder. This is the third substitution made today by Roberto De Zerbi.

Carlos Baleba is on a sub for Billy Gilmour for Brighton.

Goal! A Joao Pedro header gives Brighton a 1-0 lead in Falmer.

Joao Pedro (Brighton) has missed a penalty!

Free kick for Aston Villa in the half of Brighton.

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

Brighton's Danny Welbeck attacks the ball with his head but his effort fails to hit the target.

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

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

Brighton's Simon Adingra is on target but unsuccessful.

At American Express Community Stadium, Aston Villa are penalized for being offside.

Corner awarded to Aston Villa.

Corner awarded to Brighton.

Ball goes out of play for a Brighton goal kick.

Throw-in high up the field for Aston Villa in Falmer.

Throw-in for Aston Villa in their own half.

Jhon Jader Duran is replacing Moussa Diaby for the away team.

Free kick Brighton.

Robert Jones signals a Aston Villa throw-in in Brighton's half.

Pascal Gross of Brighton is pulled up for offside.

Robert Jones awards Aston Villa a goal kick.

Brighton's Julio Enciso gets his shot away but it misses the target.

Goal kick for Aston Villa at American Express Community Stadium.

Free kick for Brighton in their own half.

Simon Adingra (Brighton) gets a yellow card.

Free kick for Aston Villa in the half of Brighton.

Aston Villa awarded a free kick in their own half.

In Falmer Brighton drive forward through Joao Pedro. His shot is on target but it's saved.

Brighton make their first substitution with Julio Enciso replacing Buonanotte Facundo.

Free kick for Aston Villa in their own half.

Brighton have been awarded a corner by Robert Jones.

Aston Villa have a dangerous throw-in.

Brighton have a goal kick.

Matty Cash of Aston Villa gets in a strike, but is off target.

Aston Villa have been awarded a corner by Robert Jones.

Aston Villa awarded a free kick in their own half.

Robert Jones signals a free kick to Brighton in their own half.

Robert Jones awards the home team a throw-in.

Brighton's Pascal Gross has been booked in Falmer.

Free kick Aston Villa.

Aston Villa awarded a free kick in their own half.

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

Brighton are in shooting range from this free kick.

The first-half is over.

Free kick for Aston Villa in their own half.

Corner awarded to Brighton.

Brighton pushes forward through Pascal Gross, whose finish on goal is saved.

Brighton's Simon Adingra gets in a shot on goal at American Express Community Stadium. But the effort is unsuccessful.

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

Robert Jones signals a free kick to Aston Villa.

Throw-in for Brighton at American Express Community Stadium.

Robin Olsen returns to the field for Aston Villa after picking up a slight injury.

Robin Olsen is down and play has been interrupted for a few moments.

Robert Jones signals a free kick to Aston Villa in their own half.

Aston Villa awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Throw-in Aston Villa.

Robert Jones awards Aston Villa a goal kick.

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

Throw-in Aston Villa.

Brighton's Joao Pedro looks ok and returns to the pitch.

Play has been interrupted briefly in Falmer to check on Joao Pedro, who is grimacing with pain.

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

Goal kick for Aston Villa at American Express Community Stadium.

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

Ball goes out of play for a Brighton goal kick.

Robert Jones awards the away team a throw-in.

Matty Cash (Aston Villa) has replaced the possibly injured Morgan Rogers.

Brighton are too eager and fall into an offside trap.

The match has been stopped briefly for attention to the injured Morgan Rogers.

Aston Villa awarded a free kick in their own half.

Brighton awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Throw-in for Brighton at American Express Community Stadium.

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

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

In Falmer Brighton's Pascal Gross is caught offside.

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

Adam Webster (Brighton) gets up for a header but cannot keep the ball on target.

Corner awarded to Brighton.

Aston Villa have a goal kick.

Brighton have been awarded a corner by Robert Jones.

Simon Adingra gets his shot on target but fails to score for Brighton.

Robert Jones signals a free kick to Brighton in their own half.

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

Free kick for Aston Villa in their own half.

Simon Adingra of Brighton smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

Throw-in for Brighton in their own half.

Both teams lost their last match.

Brighton & Hove Albion has streak of 2 matches with 0 scored goals.

Brighton & Hove Albion scores 1.64 goals when playing at home and Aston Villa scores 1.65 goals when playing away (on average).

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

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Brighton & Hove Albion and Aston Villa is 1.8.

Average number of goals in meetings between Brighton & Hove Albion and Aston Villa is 3.8.

Brighton & Hove Albion scores 1 goals in a match against Aston Villa and Aston Villa scores 2.8 goals against Brighton & Hove Albion (on average).

Brighton & Hove Albion have won just 0 of their last 5 Premier League games against Aston Villa.

Aston Villa have lost just 0 of their last 5 Premier League games against Brighton & Hove Albion.

In the last 5 meetings Brighton & Hove Albion won 0, Aston Villa won 4, 1 draws.

Aston Villa have lost just 0 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 Aston Villa is down 1-0 away, they win 15% of their matches.

When Brighton & Hove Albion is down 0-1 home, they win 18% of their matches.

When Aston Villa leads 0-1 away, they win in 73% of their matches.

When Brighton & Hove Albion leads 1-0 at home, they win in 69% of their matches.

On their last meeting Aston Villa won by 5 goals.

The winner of their last meeting was Aston Villa.

Brighton & Hove Albion wins 30% of halftimes, Aston Villa wins 45%.

Brighton & Hove Albion wins 1st half in 30% of their matches, Aston Villa in 45% of their matches.

Aston Villa have scored at least one goal for 11 consecutive matches.

A year ago, Aston Villa were number 8 in the table with 54 points. Now they are number 4 with 67 points.

Pascal Gross has assisted the most goals for Brighton & Hove Albion with 10. Ollie Watkins is Aston Villa's biggest assister (12).

Joao Pedro is Brighton & Hove Albion's top scorer with 8 goals. Ollie Watkins has scored 19 times for Aston Villa.

Aston Villa haven't scored in 3 of their 17 away matches in Premier League this season.

Brighton & Hove Albion haven't scored in 3 of their 16 home matches in Premier League this season.

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

Did you know that Aston Villa scores 26% of their goals between the minutes 16-30?

Did you know that Brighton & Hove Albion scores 27% of their goals between the minutes 76-90?

Last season Aston Villa won both games against Brighton & Hove Albion (2-1 at home and 2-1 away).

During the last 14 meetings, Brighton & Hove Albion have won 1 times, there have been 5 draws while Aston Villa have won 8 times. The goal difference is 28-14 in favour of Aston Villa.

During the last 6 meetings with Brighton & Hove Albion playing at home, Brighton & Hove Albion have won 0 times, there have been 3 draws while Aston Villa have won 3 times. The goal difference is 9-4 in favour of Aston Villa.