Brighton snapped a six-match winless run within the Premier League after they beat Aston Villa 1-0 at house after Joao Pedro scored an 87th-minute winner in a scrappy affair.

Simon Adingra had been Brighton’s busiest participant all through the sport and it was his foray into the field late within the second half which drew a foul from Villa full again Ezri Konsa which compelled the referee to level to the spot.

Villa’s stand-in keeper Robin Olsen had made a number of saves to maintain his facet within the sport and even denied Joao Pedro from the spot, however he might do nothing when the Brazilian headed house the rebound for his twentieth objective of the season in all competitions.

The outcome moved Brighton as much as eleventh place with 47 factors whereas Villa are fourth with 67 factors as they proceed to attend to seal a spot in subsequent season’s Champions League with fifth-placed Tottenham Hotspur nonetheless within the hunt.

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Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League updates

• FULL TIME! Pedro ends Brighton’s winless run as Villa undergo top-four blow

• 87’ GOAL! Pedro nets rebound after Olsen saves penalty (BRI 1-0 AVL)

• 70’ NO GOAL! Gross end disallowed for offside (BRI 0-0 AVL)

• 45+3’ SAVE! Olsen makes massive cease to disclaim Gross earlier than half-time (BRI 0-0 AVL)

Brighton & Hove Albion FC 1 – 0 Aston Villa FC

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

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Brighton finish their lengthy await a win at Aston Villa’s expense, and it took a penalty to open the door on the finish of a low-key contest on the Amex, which finishes 1-0 to the Seagulls. Olsen made some necessary stops to maintain a drained Villa facet within the sport, however Joao Pedro lastly beat the guests’ back-up goalkeeper on the second try, having seen his preliminary spot-kick saved. Victory is simply reward for Brighton’s brighter work within the closing third, and Adingra – who gained the penalty – stood out as they recorded an xG of 0.83 to Villa’s 0.06. Unai Emery’s males nonetheless lead fifth-placed Tottenham by seven factors, however Spurs now have two video games in hand within the race for Champions League qualification. Whereas Brighton should tackle Newcastle United subsequent week, Villa will go to Greece on Thursday, to strive overturning their two-goal deficit to Olympiacos within the Europa Convention League semi-finals. That is all from the Amex at this time, so thanks for becoming a member of us and goodbye!

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FULL-TIME: BRIGHTON 1-0 ASTON VILLA

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Clearly annoyed, Money clatters into Barco after being overwhelmed by some fleet footwork. That is a pointless reserving for the Villa substitute.

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Enciso is caught offside, as Villa push their line of defense up in direction of the midway line. There are solely seconds to go now, and the Seagulls appear set for an overdue victory.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

15:59

Relieved after breaking their objective drought, Brighton are sprinting convincingly to the end line now. Aston Villa cannot get close to the ultimate third and do not appear to have any approach again into this match.

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15:56

Absorbing a number of extra seconds, Brighton exchange their star man at this time, Adingra. Barco is distributed on for the ultimate minutes.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

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Brighton declare for an additional penalty throughout the first minute of at the least 9 added for stoppages on the finish of this second half. The referee just isn’t enthusiastic about Joao Pedro’s appeals and as a substitute awards a nook.

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Substitution Lucas Digne Alexandre Moreno Lopera

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Substitution Ezri Konsa Ngoyo Calum Chambers

GOAL! Brighton 1-0 Aston Villa (Pedro 87’)

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That’s an enormous objective! It’s a poor penalty from Joao Pedro however Olsen doesn’t get sufficient on the save and the Brighton ahead can nod in from shut vary to lastly break the impasse.

Brighton should be in fornt. Villa have supplied little or no all afternoon.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

15:51

Penalty Miss João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus

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Substitution Billy Clifford Gilmour Carlos Noom Quomah Baleba

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Substitution Daniel Nii Tackie Mensah Welbeck Jakub Piotr Moder

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Penalty Save Robin Patrick Olsen

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15:49

PENALTY FOR BRIGHTON! Having struggled to deal with him all sport lengthy, Konsa lastly loses his battle with Adingra, bringing the Ivorian down within the field and conceding a penalty! The Seagulls may have a late likelihood to grab all three factors on the Amex!

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

15:47

JUST WIDE! Sending the ball narrowly previous the left-hand publish with a looping header from Enciso’s cross, Welbeck simply misses out on opening the scoring! For as soon as, Olsen was properly overwhelmed, however the ball drifts simply huge of the goal!

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

15:46

Probably the most outstanding participant on the pitch, Adingra once more picks up the ball on the left facet of Villa’s space; his low shot lacks sufficient energy to check Olsen, who makes one of many easiest saves of an more and more busy shift between the posts.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

15:44

GOAL CHECK! After Bailey whips in a nook from the best, the ball ultimately makes its method to McGinn round 10 yards from objective. Villa’s captain guides it calmly into the bottom-left nook, however the flag is instantly raised for offside. The VAR opinions it from a number of angles earlier than lastly agreeing with the on-pitch officers’ authentic resolution!

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

15:41

Adingra tries to jockey his well beyond Konsa, however the latter stays on his toes and manages to dam the ball behind for a corner-kick. Olsen cannot declare Gilmour’s supply from the left, however Diego Carlos helps his goalkeeper out.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

15:39

Dunk leaps simply in time to information Bailey’s dipping cross in direction of substitute Duran within the centre, and it is going to be a throw-in for Aston Villa deep in Brighton territory.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

15:37

NO GOAL! The VAR instigated a overview of the Gross objective, and it seems that the Brighton midfielder was offside by a matter of inches when the ball was performed in by Igor! It stays 0-0! What a let-off for Aston Villa!

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15:35

Substitution Moussa Diaby Jhon Jader Durán Palacio

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

15:35

BRIGHTON LEAD! Assembly Igor’s low cross from the left byline, Gross nips in to beat Olsen at his close to publish! The Seagulls strike finally: it is 1-0 on the Amex! However wait…the VAR is having a look at this for a possible offside offence!

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

15:32

Brighton break by way of Villa’s again line once more, however Enciso lashes his shot properly over the crossbar. Nonetheless, that is extra fluent from the hosts, who’re edging again into this contest.

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Aim Pascal Groß

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The reside win-predictor now suggests Brighton have a 26 per cent likelihood of victory, whereas Villa’s likelihood is rated at 21 per cent. Can both facet lastly make the breakthrough and declare most factors?

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SAVE! Despatched by way of by a low cross, Joao Pedro races by way of the center, slipping away from Pau Torres and right into a taking pictures place. Olsen narrows the angle properly and makes one other essential save together with his legs! That was absolutely Brighton’s greatest likelihood of the sport! Villa’s stand-in stopper is conserving them on this contest!

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Yellow Card Simon Kofi Adingra

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15:24

A harmful Adingra cross is cleared behind by Pau Torres for a nook; nevertheless, Dunk’s header from the next set-piece is blocked by Bailey.

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Substitution Facundo Valentín Buonanotte Julio César Enciso Espínola

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Whereas Villa at the moment are having way more of the ball and look likeliest to open the scoring, Brighton are defending in a compact form and conserving their guests at arm’s size.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

15:21

CLOSE! From Aston Villa’s first corner-kick of the sport, Dunk rises highest to move the ball partly clear, earlier than Money picks up the free ball and sends a robust try scudding huge of the right-hand publish from 20 yards out! That is higher from the Birmingham membership!

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

15:19

Money and Diaby mix on the best facet of Brighton’s field, however the latter’s low cross lacks precision and is cleared away to security. Nonetheless, the depth of this low-key contest is now stepping up a notch.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

15:17

Joao Pedro and Welbeck each narrowly fail to interrupt by way of Villa’s again line, earlier than Gilmour dives in with a sort out on Bailey, gifting the guests a pressure-relieving free-kick.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

15:15

Although they’ve began to leak extra objectives of late, Aston Villa have misplaced solely two of their final 11 away video games. Unai Emery’s facet are removed from their sensible greatest at this time, however they’re nonetheless very a lot on this one.

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Yellow Card Pascal Groß

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Following a handball by Digne, Gross sends over a curling free-kick from the best, however Diego Carlos jumps forcefully to move it away from close to the penalty spot.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

15:09

Brighton kick off, and we’re again underneath approach on the Amex!

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15:05

Though Aston Villa tried only one shot throughout the first half – their lowest tally within the opening 45 minutes of any Premier League match since January 2023 – they’ve now stopped their opponents from scoring a first-half objective in 23 of 36 league video games this season. Solely title-chasing Arsenal (25) have completed so extra typically. Can they go on to maintain a extra scarce clear sheet, although?

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

15:01

Two groups that suffered chastening defeats final day trip have placed on a tepid first-half efficiency at Brighton’s Amex Stadium, as Aston Villa maintain their hosts goalless on the break. Except for the guests’ back-up goalkeeper Olsen making a few necessary saves, probabilities to search out the web have been few and much between, because the Seagulls’ scoring drought goes on. Whereas Brighton have edged issues by way of possession, their xG stands at 0.92 to Villa’s meagre 0.04, so they could really feel like they need to be in entrance heading into the second half. As a spectacle, it could possibly absolutely solely get higher after the interval; in spite of everything, an Aston Villa victory would see them affirm Champions League soccer if Tottenham lose later at this time, so will they could be drained from Thursday’s sport, motivation shouldn’t be an element.

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HALF-TIME: BRIGHTON 0-0 ASTON VILLA

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SUPER SAVE! Adingra performs Gross by way of one-on-one with Olsen, and the Brighton midfielder makes an attempt to around the fast-closing Olsen and switch the ball in from shut vary; nevertheless, Villa’s goalkeeper makes a superb cease together with his leg to cease the Seagulls entering into entrance!

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:51

From simply outdoors the realm, on the best, Joao Pedro flips over a pleasant ball in direction of the again publish. Adingra stretches to satisfy it, however cannot fairly make clear contact and permits Olsen to simply declare the free ball.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:50

It has now been over half an hour since both facet managed a shot at objective, as this tame encounter nears its midway stage.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:48

As a consequence of a few harm stoppages, there might be at the least 5 minutes of extra time on the finish of this primary half.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:47

After a interval of concern for Unai Emery, his second-choice goalkeeper is handed match to proceed. For now, Gauci’s Premier League debut must wait.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:46

CHANCE! When Welbeck tries to launch Adingra by way of the centre of Villa’s space, the latter collides with Olsen, who prices off his line to make an important interception. The goalkeeper is left down on the bottom nursing his shoulder, although, and would require medical consideration.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:45

Having misplaced their final two Premier League video games by an mixture rating of 7-0, at this time’s first half at the least represents some enchancment for Brighton. Nonetheless, they nonetheless look toothless up entrance.

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14:42

Veltman tees up Gross to ship a trademark supply from the best facet of Villa’s space, however Douglas Luiz intervenes to chop out the German’s relatively tame cutback.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:42

There have been solely 5 makes an attempt at objective thus far – Brighton prepared the ground with 4 – and the tempo of this sport has dropped considerably for the reason that break in play for Rogers’ harm to be assessed.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:39

Money drops again to cease Buonanotte breaking by way of into the realm, because the stalemate goes on. We’re in need of any spark on the Amex, with this sport steadily drifting in direction of half-time.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:38

After beating Dunk on the left facet of Brighton’s field, Watkins takes one contact too many and runs into site visitors. Veltman takes his likelihood to snaffle the ball away, and Villa’s star striker is left wanting perplexed. It is a uncommon incorrect resolution from the England worldwide – he ought to have shot.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:35

From their final 12 matches throughout all competitions, Brighton have scored simply 5 objectives – as many as they managed in a single sport in opposition to Sheffield United in February – and they’re missing any readability within the closing third at this time. It is all relatively aimless in the meanwhile, and De Zerbi is rising impatient on the touchline.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:33

Though Aston Villa are having fun with a sustained spell on the ball, they’re going nowhere quick. After an intense European encounter lower than 4 days in the past, Unai Emery’s facet look a bit weary at this time.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:31

Brighton are edging the possession – 51 per cent to their guests’ share of 49 – nevertheless it stays a finely-poised first half on the Amex. Can the goal-shy Seagulls break by way of Villa’s weak again line?

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:28

Rogers is again on his toes, however he seems to be to be heading straight down the tunnel. Certainly that is the top of his sport. The motion resumes, and Aston Villa are enjoying with solely 10 males – Rogers’ substitute Money just isn’t prepared but.

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14:27

Substitution Morgan Elliot Rogers Matthew Stuart Money

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14:25

Off the ball, Rogers sits down on the turf, inflicting the sport to be dropped at a halt. He covers his face and awaits the medics’ arrival – it appears this could possibly be some sort of muscular harm. It would not look good.

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14:24

Adingra will get the higher of Konsa once more, then makes an attempt an early cross into the field. Nonetheless, he slips and the ball shoots straight in direction of Olsen, who comes off his line to assert it confidently.

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14:22

Having gained their final 5 video games in opposition to Brighton, Aston Villa want to register six straight Premier League victories over an opponent for the primary time since between 2005 and 2010 – native rivals Birmingham Metropolis have been their victims throughout that spell.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:20

Brighton have already managed two pictures on the right track at this time – another than throughout the entirety of final week’s sport in opposition to Bournemouth – and they’re exhibiting indicators that they’ll check the Premier League’s fourth-placed group.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:18

Webster spots some house on the best flank and clips an extended ball excessive, however Gross is caught simply offside as he tries to spring Aston Villa’s lure.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:18

Adingra treads on Bailey’s boot in a 50-50 problem, inflicting the Villa ahead to tumble to the turf. Regardless of receiving varied complaints, the referee decides that is unfit of a yellow card, although.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:15

The corner-kick is swung over by Gross from the left, and Welbeck rises to satisfy it contained in the six-yard field. Nonetheless, it strikes his again and flies over the crossbar.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:14

Konsa cannot minimize out a ball out to the left flank, permitting Adingra to run into house and ship a cross; Villa in the end scramble it away for a nook, however Brighton are rising in confidence now.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:11

SAVE! Having completed properly to steal the ball in midfield, Adingra methods his well beyond McGinn after which lets fly with a agency strike at objective from round 20 yards out. Olsen has to dive to his proper so as to palm it away to relative security! That is excellent play from the Ivorian!

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:09

After Diaby reaches the ball on the lef facet of the realm, he opens up a taking pictures angle, however his low shot is distributed roughly straight at Verbruggen. It has been a pleasingly open begin thus far.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:08

Adingra cuts inside from the left and features up a shot at objective, however his low strike lacks venom is well claimed by Villa’s back-up goalkeeper Olsen, who has massive boots to fill at this time.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:07

Digne and Diaby mix on the left, earlier than Rogers virtually latches onto the ball in Brighton’s field. The Villa winger topples to the turf underneath a problem from Buonanotte, then appeals for a penalty, however each the referee and the VAR are disinterested.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:03

Carrying their conventional claret and blue, Aston Villa kick off, and we’re underneath approach on the Amex!

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

14:00

The gamers are out on the pitch, and kick-off on this Premier League contest is now simply moments away!

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

13:57

Additionally making three modifications to the beginning XI from their final Premier League fixture, Aston Villa are as soon as extra with out undisputed primary Emi Martinez attributable to harm. Olsen once more deputises for the Argentinian goalkeeper, whereas Diaby and Diego Carlos exchange Money and Tielemans. Like their hosts, Villa’s absence checklist is lengthy, with Tielemans now becoming a member of others together with Tyrone Mings, Boubacar Kamara and Jacob Ramsey.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

13:52

De Zerbi makes three modifications to the facet that began in Bournemouth final week, because the extra skilled trio of Veltman, Webster and Welbeck are available for Offiah, Barco and O’Mahony. Solly March, Evan Ferguson, Kaoru Mitoma, Pervis Estupinan and Tariq Lamptey are amongst a number of gamers consigned to Brighton’s crowded remedy room.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

13:48

SUBS: Joe Gauci, Matty Money, Alex Moreno, Calum Chambers, Clement Lenglet, Jhon Duran, Kaine Kesler-Hayden, Tim Iroegbunam, Omari Kellyman.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

13:48

ASTON VILLA (4-4-2): Robin Olsen; Ezri Konsa, Diego Carlos, Pau Torres, Lucas Digne; Leon Bailey, Douglas Luiz, John McGinn, Morgan Rogers; Moussa Diaby, Ollie Watkins.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

13:42

SUBS: Jason Steele, Julio Enciso, Jakub Moder, Valentin Barco, Carlos Baleba, Ansu Fati, Odeluga Offiah, Cameron Peupion, Mark O’Mahony.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

13:42

BRIGHTON (3-4-3): Bart Verbruggen; Joel Veltman, Igor, Lewis Dunk; Adam Webster, Facundo Buonanotte, Billy Gilmour, Pascal Gross; Joao Pedro, Danny Welbeck, Simon Adingra.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

13:36

Aston Villa might seal Champions League qualification at this time, ought to outcomes go their approach over the subsequent few hours. Regardless of fumbling a two-goal lead in final week’s sport in opposition to Chelsea, Villa maintain a seven-point lead over fifth-placed Tottenham – who’ve one sport in hand – so they are going to be assured of a cherished top-four end with victory on the Amex if Spurs lose to Liverpool afterward. The Villans now return to home obligation after slipping up within the first leg of their Europa Convention League semi-final: serial Europa League winner Unai Emery oversaw a shock 4-2 defeat to Olympiacos at Villa Park on Thursday.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa

13:36

Since beating Roma en path to Europa League elimination in March, Brighton have claimed simply two factors from six video games within the Premier League, and objectives have dramatically dried up. The Seagulls have discovered the web solely two occasions throughout that point, with their newest setback a 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth final week. Roberto De Zerbi’s facet now occupy thirteenth place within the desk, and hopes of returning to European competitors are successfully over. They have been thumped 6-1 at Villa Park earlier this season – their fifth straight league loss to at this time’s guests.

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