Aston Villa edged Brighton 1–0 at Villa Park on Wednesday, 11 February 2026, in a Premier League Matchday 26 fixture that kicked off at 19:30 UTC. Referee Peter Bankes oversaw the contest, which stood goalless at half-time. The single goal after the break proved decisive, handing Villa three points in front of their home supporters in the regular season campaign.

For Aston Villa, this victory was vital in their push for European qualification. At the time, Unai Emery’s side were competing in a ...