Villa Park hosts an intriguing midweek encounter this Wednesday as Aston Villa look to consolidate their pursuit of Champions League football against a struggling Brighton & Hove Albion.
Unai Emery’s side currently sit in third place with 47 points, though they arrive seeking to snap a run of two consecutive home league defeats. The Seagulls, meanwhile, have slipped to 14th position following a disappointing winter period that has seen them go winless in their last five Premier League matches. With Brighton sitting just nine points above the relegation zone, Fabian Hürzeler’s men are desperate for a positive result to halt their slide down the table.
Aston Villa vs Brighton – Match preview and team news
- Date: Wednesday, 11 February 2026
- Kick-off: 19:30 GMT
- Venue: Villa Park, Birmingham
- Referee: Peter Bankes
- VAR: Tony Harrington
- Last Meeting: Brighton 3–4 Aston Villa (3 Dec 2025), Premier League
Team News
Aston Villa
The Villans continue to be without key midfield trio John McGinn, Youri Tielemans, and Boubacar Kamara due to injury. Consequently, the creative burden falls heavily on Morgan Rogers, who has three goals and an assist in his last five home appearances. Unai Emery is expected to rotate his squad, with signings Tammy Abraham and Douglas Luiz likely to feature prominently alongside the returning Leon Bailey.
Brighton
Fabian Hürzeler faces a significant injury list, with Adam Webster, Solly March, Stefanos Tzimas, Yasin Ayari, and Mats Wieffer all ruled out. Furthermore, central defender Jan Paul van Hecke remains a major doubt for the trip to Birmingham. The Seagulls will look to the experience of James Milner, who could break the all-time Premier League appearance record (654) if he features against his former club.
Form
Aston Villa
The Lions have historically dominated this matchup recently. Notably, Aston Villa have won seven of their last nine Premier League meetings with Brighton. However, their fortress at Villa Park has shown cracks; they are looking to avoid becoming the first team in English top-flight history to lose three home games in a row after an eight-game winning streak. Ollie Watkins remains their primary weapon, averaging a goal or assist every 76 minutes against the Seagulls.
Brighton
Brighton arrive struggling for consistency, particularly on the road. Notably, the Seagulls are winless in their last five away league matches. Wednesday fixtures have been a particular struggle; Brighton have a win rate of just 11.5% in Premier League games on Wednesdays, the lowest of any current top-flight side. Morgan Rogers has often been their undoing, having been involved in four goals in his last three appearances against them.
Predicted Lineups
Aston Villa Predicted XI: Martínez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne; Onana, Luiz; Sancho, Rogers, Buendía; Watkins
Brighton Predicted XI: Verbruggen; Kadioglu, Boscagli, Dunk, De Cuyper; Milner, Baleba, Groß; Rutter, Welbeck, Mitoma
How to Watch Aston Villa vs Brighton?
The match will be broadcast live in the UK on TNT Sports 3, with coverage beginning at 19:00 GMT. Fans can also stream the game via the discovery+ app and website.
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