On Sunday, August 23, 2026, Brighton will take on Aston Villa in a Premier League match. Kick-off is set for 14:00 BST (16:00 MSK).
Both teams are finalising their starting line-ups as they prepare for this crucial fixture. Brighton's manager, Fabian Huerteler, and Aston Villa's Unai Emery are dealing with significant injury woes but are determined to field the best possible teams from their available squad. The match will be officiated by referee Peter Banks.
Here’s a look at the anticipated line-ups for both sides, along with the latest injury updates.
Brighton (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Bart Verbruggen
Defenders: Mats Wiffer, Luka Vuskovic, Olivier Boscaly, Ferdi Kadioglu
Holding Midfielders: Jack Hinshlewood, Yasin Ayari
Attacking Midfielders: Gomez, Pascal Gross, Maxim De Kuyper
Forward: Jorginho Rutter
Brighton will definitely miss the services of Yankuba Minte, Evan Ferguson, Kaoru Mitoma, and Kostas Tsimikas due to injuries.
Aston Villa (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Marco Bizot
Defenders: Matty Cash, Tyrone Mings, Pau Torres, Ian Maatsen
Holding Midfielders: Boubacar Kamara, Ross Barkley
Attacking Midfielders: John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Alejandro Garnacho
Forward: Tammy Abraham
Aston Villa's injury list includes Amadou Onana, Mings, and Majo, with the availability of Emiliano Martinez, Ollie Watkins, Leon Bailey, and Joao Gomes remaining uncertain.
