Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
B&HWinner: Aston Villa
AVHT 2 – 2
Brighton & Hove Albion
4-2-3-1
B&HHT: 2 – 2
Winner: Aston Villa
AVAston Villa
4-2-3-1
Updated:
Full Time
3 – 4
Half Time
2 – 2
Goal Scorers
Marco Bizot
Away
In: Lamare Bogarde
Out: Evann Guessand
In: Emiliano Buendia
Out: Ollie Watkins
Diego Gomez
Home
Jan Paul van Hecke
Assist: Jack Hinshelwood
Donyell Malen
In: Joel Veltman
Out: Carlos Baleba
In: Donyell Malen
Out: John McGinn
In: Charalampos Kostoulas
Out: Brajan Gruda
John McGinn
Away
In: Youri Tielemans
Out: Boubacar Kamara
In: Lucas Digne
Out: Ian Maatsen
In: Danny Welbeck
Out: Ferdi Kadioglu
Amadou Onana
Assist: Matty Cash
Ollie Watkins
Assist: Morgan Rogers
Bart Verbruggen
Home
Ollie Watkins
Assist: Evann Guessand
Pau Torres (OG)
In: Jack Hinshelwood
Out: Stefanos Tzimas
Jan Paul van Hecke
Assist: Mats Wieffer
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England
England
England
England
England
England
Assists
BallPossession
Corners
CounterAttacks
Fouls
FreeKicks
GoalAttempts
GoalKicks
Goals
Offsides
RedCards
Saves
ShotsOffTarget
ShotsOnTarget
Substitutions
ThrowsIn
Treatments
YellowCards
Attacks
DangerousAttacks
TotalPasses
Brighton & Hove Albion
4-2-3-1
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Unknown
Aston Villa
4-2-3-1
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Unknown
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Home · Goal
In: Jack Hinshelwood
Out: Stefanos Tzimas
Brighton & Hove Albion · Substitution
Home · Goal
Away · Goal
Away · Goal
Home · Yellow Card
Away · Goal
In: Danny Welbeck
Out: Ferdi Kadioglu
Brighton & Hove Albion · Substitution
In: Youri Tielemans
Out: Boubacar Kamara
Aston Villa · Substitution
In: Lucas Digne
Out: Ian Maatsen
Aston Villa · Substitution
Away · Yellow Card
In: Donyell Malen
Out: John McGinn
Aston Villa · Substitution
In: Charalampos Kostoulas
Out: Brajan Gruda
Brighton & Hove Albion · Substitution
Away · Goal
In: Joel Veltman
Out: Carlos Baleba
Brighton & Hove Albion · Substitution
Home · Goal
Home · Yellow Card
In: Lamare Bogarde
Out: Evann Guessand
Aston Villa · Substitution
In: Emiliano Buendia
Out: Ollie Watkins
Aston Villa · Substitution
Away · Yellow Card
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 56%, Aston Villa: 44%.
The referee signals a free kick as Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton & Hove Albion trips Ezri Konsa
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
Marco Bizot from Aston Villa receives a yellow card for time wasting
The referee has had enough as Marco Bizot is booked for time-wasting
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 56%, Aston Villa: 44%.
Goal kick for Aston Villa
A chance presents itself to Danny Welbeck from Brighton & Hove Albion but his header goes wide
Yankuba Minteh from Brighton & Hove Albion swings in the corner from the right.
Danny Welbeck sends a header towards goal, but Marco Bizot is there to comfortably save it
Matty Cash from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Donyell Malen shoots from outside the box, but Bart Verbruggen has it under control
Donyell Malen tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Bart Verbruggen
Aston Villa start a counter attack
Youri Tielemans relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
Brighton & Hove Albion take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Lucas Digne from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
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Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Brighton & Hove Albion
Goal kick for Aston Villa
Lamare Bogarde relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added
Safe hands from Marco Bizot as he comes out and claims the ball
Lucas Digne relieves the pressure with a clearance
Charalampos Kostoulas sends a header towards goal, but Marco Bizot is there to comfortably save it
Lewis Dunk relieves the pressure with a clearance
Safe hands from Marco Bizot as he comes out and claims the ball
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 54%, Aston Villa: 46%.
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Danny Welbeck from Brighton & Hove Albion sends an effort wide of target
Danny Welbeck goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Danny Welbeck but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Danny Welbeck finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
A shot by Jack Hinshelwood is blocked
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Amadou Onana from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Brighton & Hove Albion take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Amadou Onana makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
Safe hands from Bart Verbruggen as he comes out and claims the ball
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Marco Bizot relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ollie Watkins is leaving the field to be replaced by Emiliano Buendia in a tactical substitution.
Evann Guessand is leaving the field to be replaced by Lamare Bogarde in a tactical substitution.
The referee is not having the complaints from Diego Gomez who is given a yellow card for dissent
Goal kick for Aston Villa
Jack Hinshelwood fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Amadou Onana relieves the pressure with a clearance
The referee signals a free kick as Evann Guessand from Aston Villa trips Charalampos Kostoulas
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Matty Cash relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 53%, Aston Villa: 47%.
Lewis Dunk relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brighton & Hove Albion take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The referee signals a free kick as Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa trips Mats Wieffer
Jack Hinshelwood provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Jan Paul van Hecke scores with the right foot!
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Youri Tielemans relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Brighton & Hove Albion
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Safe hands from Marco Bizot as he comes out and claims the ball
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 52%, Aston Villa: 48%.
GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for Aston Villa stands.
VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for Aston Villa.
G O O O O O A A L - Donyell Malen finds the net with the right foot!
Evann Guessand sends a header towards goal, but Bart Verbruggen is there to comfortably save it
Carlos Baleba is leaving the field to be replaced by Joel Veltman in a tactical substitution.
Brajan Gruda is leaving the field to be replaced by Charalampos Kostoulas in a tactical substitution.
The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
John McGinn is leaving the field to be replaced by Donyell Malen in a tactical substitution.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Yankuba Minteh relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Aston Villa
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Brighton & Hove Albion take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Pau Torres relieves the pressure with a clearance
John McGinn from Aston Villa receives a yellow card for time wasting
The referee has had enough as John McGinn is booked for time-wasting
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 51%, Aston Villa: 49%.
Dangerous challenge by John McGinn from Aston Villa. Maxim De Cuyper on the receiving end of that.
Maxim De Cuyper relieves the pressure with a clearance
Lewis Dunk relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Brighton & Hove Albion take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Brighton & Hove Albion
John McGinn swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Bart Verbruggen makes a crucial save!
Lewis Dunk relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Mats Wieffer relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Youri Tielemans relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Ezri Konsa relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 51%, Aston Villa: 49%.
Boubacar Kamara is leaving the field to be replaced by Youri Tielemans in a tactical substitution.
Ian Maatsen is leaving the field to be replaced by Lucas Digne in a tactical substitution.
Goal kick for Brighton & Hove Albion
Amadou Onana from Aston Villa tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Carlos Baleba from Brighton & Hove Albion intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Mats Wieffer from Brighton & Hove Albion intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Yankuba Minteh from Brighton & Hove Albion trips Ollie Watkins
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Ferdi Kadioglu is leaving the field to be replaced by Danny Welbeck in a tactical substitution.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Aston Villa
A chance presents itself to Jack Hinshelwood from Brighton & Hove Albion but his header goes wide
The cross by Yankuba Minteh from Brighton & Hove Albion successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Ferdi Kadioglu swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 52%, Aston Villa: 48%.
Ollie Watkins relieves the pressure with a clearance
Dangerous challenge by Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa. Yankuba Minteh on the receiving end of that.
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Brighton & Hove Albion take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ian Maatsen relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Marco Bizot relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa start a counter attack
Amadou Onana makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Aston Villa
Yankuba Minteh from Brighton & Hove Albion fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Matty Cash provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O O A A A L - Amadou Onana from Aston Villa heads the ball from close range into the net.
Matty Cash creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Matty Cash from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
Mats Wieffer from Brighton & Hove Albion intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The cross by John McGinn from Aston Villa successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 51%, Aston Villa: 49%.
Brajan Gruda from Brighton & Hove Albion goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Boubacar Kamara
Good effort by Ian Maatsen as he directs a shot on target, but Bart Verbruggen saves it
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Jan Paul van Hecke relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Pau Torres relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brighton & Hove Albion start a counter attack
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
Ferdi Kadioglu from Brighton & Hove Albion is ruled offside
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 53%, Aston Villa: 47%.
Brighton & Hove Albion take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Amadou Onana relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Mats Wieffer
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Maxim De Cuyper makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Safe hands from Marco Bizot as he comes out and claims the ball
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Lewis Dunk relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Evann Guessand is penalised for pushing Carlos Baleba
Carlos Baleba relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Ferdi Kadioglu relieves the pressure with a clearance
Diego Gomez from Brighton & Hove Albion intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Matty Cash swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Mats Wieffer relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Brajan Gruda from Brighton & Hove Albion goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ezri Konsa
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 54%, Aston Villa: 46%.
Goal kick for Aston Villa
Jack Hinshelwood send an audacious bicycle-kick wide of goal
The cross by Yankuba Minteh from Brighton & Hove Albion successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Brighton & Hove Albion
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Ferdi Kadioglu relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Marco Bizot relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ian Maatsen relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
The second half is underway
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 55%, Aston Villa: 45%.
The referee shows Bart Verbruggen the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for Aston Villa stands.
VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for Aston Villa.
Morgan Rogers provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Ollie Watkins scores with the right foot!
Morgan Rogers creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Brajan Gruda shoots from outside the box, but Marco Bizot has it under control
Brajan Gruda tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Marco Bizot
Brighton & Hove Albion start a counter attack
Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
Matty Cash from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
Yankuba Minteh relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Brighton & Hove Albion take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 56%, Aston Villa: 44%.
Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa is ruled offside
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Marco Bizot relieves the pressure with a clearance
Safe hands from Bart Verbruggen as he comes out and claims the ball
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
Dangerous challenge by Matty Cash from Aston Villa. Maxim De Cuyper on the receiving end of that.
A shot by Yankuba Minteh is blocked
Amadou Onana from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ferdi Kadioglu from Brighton & Hove Albion swings in the corner from the left.
Matty Cash relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added
Safe hands from Bart Verbruggen as he comes out and claims the ball
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 52%, Aston Villa: 48%.
Brighton & Hove Albion start a counter attack
Aston Villa start a counter attack
Ian Maatsen makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
Diego Gomez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa start a counter attack
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Safe hands from Marco Bizot as he comes out and claims the ball
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Ian Maatsen relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
Ian Maatsen relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
The match resumes with a drop ball
Ferdi Kadioglu is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 50%, Aston Villa: 50%.
Pau Torres from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ian Maatsen relieves the pressure with a clearance
Evann Guessand creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Evann Guessand provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Ollie Watkins scores with the right foot!
Evann Guessand shoots from outside the box, but Bart Verbruggen has it under control
Evann Guessand tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Bart Verbruggen
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Aston Villa
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Matty Cash relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brajan Gruda from Brighton & Hove Albion is ruled offside
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 48%, Aston Villa: 52%.
Goal kick for Brighton & Hove Albion
John McGinn from Aston Villa fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
Ferdi Kadioglu from Brighton & Hove Albion intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Matty Cash swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - not to award a penalty for Aston Villa!
VAR - PENALTY! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty for Aston Villa.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Carlos Baleba relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Carlos Baleba from Brighton & Hove Albion intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Dangerous challenge by Yankuba Minteh from Brighton & Hove Albion. Pau Torres on the receiving end of that.
Dangerous challenge by Mats Wieffer from Brighton & Hove Albion. Morgan Rogers on the receiving end of that.
Ian Maatsen relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Morgan Rogers relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 50%, Aston Villa: 50%.
OWN GOAL - Pau Torres sends the ball into his own net!
G O O O A A A L - Pau Torres holds his head in his hands as he puts the ball past his own goalkeeper!
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
Good effort by Ollie Watkins as he directs a shot on target, but Bart Verbruggen saves it
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton & Hove Albion trips Ollie Watkins
Pau Torres from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ferdi Kadioglu from Brighton & Hove Albion swings in the corner from the left.
Maxim De Cuyper sends a direct free kick on target, but Marco Bizot has it under control
The referee signals a free kick as Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa trips Brajan Gruda
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 52%, Aston Villa: 48%.
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Safe hands from Marco Bizot as he comes out and claims the ball
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Stefanos Tzimas is injured and is replaced by Jack Hinshelwood.
Dangerous challenge by Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa. Jan Paul van Hecke on the receiving end of that.
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
The match resumes with a drop ball
Stefanos Tzimas is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Aston Villa
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 53%, Aston Villa: 47%.
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
Carlos Baleba relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ian Maatsen from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Pau Torres is penalised for pushing Brajan Gruda
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Safe hands from Bart Verbruggen as he comes out and claims the ball
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
Safe hands from Bart Verbruggen as he comes out and claims the ball
Bart Verbruggen from Brighton & Hove Albion intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Mats Wieffer relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Pau Torres relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 50%, Aston Villa: 50%.
Brighton & Hove Albion take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Pau Torres relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Ian Maatsen relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Ezri Konsa sends a header towards goal, but Bart Verbruggen is there to comfortably save it
Carlos Baleba from Brighton & Hove Albion intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Matty Cash swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Carlos Baleba successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Ollie Watkins is blocked
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Lewis Dunk relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Stefanos Tzimas from Brighton & Hove Albion is ruled offside
Jan Paul van Hecke relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for Brighton & Hove Albion stands.
VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for Brighton & Hove Albion.
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 56%, Aston Villa: 44%.
Mats Wieffer creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Mats Wieffer provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Jan Paul van Hecke scores with the right foot!
Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton & Hove Albion heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
Ferdi Kadioglu from Brighton & Hove Albion swings in the corner from the left.
Matty Cash from Aston Villa intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
Mats Wieffer relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Aston Villa
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Yankuba Minteh from Brighton & Hove Albion is ruled offside
Safe hands from Bart Verbruggen as he comes out and claims the ball
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 45%, Aston Villa: 55%.
The referee signals a free kick as Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton & Hove Albion trips Ollie Watkins
Marco Bizot relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Stefanos Tzimas from Brighton & Hove Albion trips Ezri Konsa
Yankuba Minteh wins an air challenge against Ian Maatsen
Boubacar Kamara relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Brighton & Hove Albion take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ian Maatsen relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
The referee signals a free kick as Diego Gomez from Brighton & Hove Albion trips Boubacar Kamara
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
Aston Villa kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Welcome to The American Express Community Stadium, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to The American Express Community Stadium where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to The American Express Community Stadium where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to The American Express Community Stadium, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to The American Express Community Stadium, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from The American Express Community Stadium. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Winner
Aston Villa
