Aston Villa v Brighton result
Team pages: Aston Villa · Brighton
Aston Villa 2–1 Brighton — Aston Villa won this Premier League match.
The result
Aston Villa beat Brighton 2–1 at Villa Park in the Premier League on Saturday 19 October. Aston Villa have scored in five consecutive matches in all competitions.
The goals
It was 1–1 at half-time. The goals — Brighton: A. Webster (21’, assisted by Pascal Groß); Aston Villa: Jack Grealish (45’, assisted by F. Guilbert) and Matthew Targett (90’, assisted by Jack Grealish). A. Mooy (35’) was sent off.
What it changes
Aston Villa have scored 41 goals, the eighth-fewest of the 20 clubs (2019/20 so far). Aston Villa have conceded 67 goals, the second-most of the 20 clubs.
Brighton have scored 39 goals, the sixth-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs (2019/20 so far). Brighton have conceded 54 goals, the 10th-most (shared) of the 20 clubs.
Aston Villa are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Jack Grealish (Aston Villa) 13.2, Matthew Targett (Aston Villa) 9.3 and Pascal Groß (Brighton) 9.3 led the match.
Next up
Aston Villa next host Fulham on 31 October 2026.
Brighton next travel to Getafe on 5 November 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Aston Villa: Aston Villa v Fulham, Saturday 31 October — the preview. Next for Brighton: Getafe v Brighton, Thursday 5 November — the preview.
The Numbers
- Result: Aston Villa 2–1 Brighton · Premier League
- Venue: Villa Park · Birmingham
- Referee: David Coote, England
- Head-to-head (last 1): Aston Villa 1 · draws 0 · Brighton 0 · 4 goals/game
- Recent form: Aston Villa 2W 2D 1L · Brighton 1W 2D 2L
Aston Villa 2–1 Brighton (Premier League): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 12 May 2026). See the live track record →
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Match Statistics & Details
Aston Villa Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Heaton | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| F. Guilbert | 90 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.5 |
| B. Engels | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| T. Mings | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| M. Targett | 90 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8.2 |
| J. McGinn | 90 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| M. Nakamba | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.8 |
| J. Grealish | 90 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 9.5 |
| A. El Ghazi | 76 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Wesley Moraes | 76 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| C. Hourihane | 63 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | Y | 6.8 |
| Trézéguet sub | 27 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Douglas Luiz sub | 14 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| K. Davis sub | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
Brighton Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Ryan | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.6 |
| A. Webster | 90 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 |
| L. Dunk | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.4 |
| D. Burn | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6.5 |
| P. Groß | 90 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| D. Pröpper | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6.7 |
| D. Stephens | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.8 |
| N. Maupay | 81 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7.4 |
| Martín Montoya | 70 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | Y | 6.5 |
| A. Connolly | 45 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| S. March | 45 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Y | 6.7 |
| A. Mooy | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | RY | 5.2 |
| S. Duffy | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| S. Alzate | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.4 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, Head-to-Head & Standings
The numbers behind Aston Villa v Brighton — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2019-09-25 Brighton 1–3 Aston Villa
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Aston Villa and Brighton?
- In their last 1 meetings, Aston Villa won 1, Brighton won 0 and there were 0 draws, averaging 4 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Aston Villa and Brighton?
- Recent form — Aston Villa 2W 2D 1L; Brighton 1W 2D 2L.
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