Aston Villa produced one of the most dramatic comebacks of the Premier League season, overturning a two-goal deficit to defeat Brighton 4–3 in a thrilling contest at the Amex Stadium. The victory launches Villa into third place, completing a remarkable rise for a team that sat in the relegation zone on matchday three.
Brighton Start Strong but Villa Hit Back
Brighton opened the scoring early through Jan Paul van Hecke in the 9th minute, capitalising on early pressure. Their momentum continued when Pau Torres’ own goal in the 29th minute made it 2–0, giving the home side full control.
But Villa refused to crumble. Just before halftime, Ollie Watkins sparked the comeback with a quickfire brace in the 37th and 45+7th minutes, dragging his side level in dramatic fashion.
Villa Complete the Comeback
The second half saw Villa pull ahead for the first time when Amadou Onana struck in the 60th minute, completing the turnaround. Brighton responded with determination, but Villa’s attacking force remained relentless.
Donyell Malen added a fourth in the 78th minute, giving Villa what looked like a comfortable lead—until Brighton found late life. Van Hecke struck again in the 83rd minute, giving the Seagulls hope of rescuing a point.
Despite late pressure, Villa held firm to secure all three points.
Villa’s Remarkable Rise Continues
This win pushes Aston Villa to 3rd place, an extraordinary achievement considering their early-season struggles. Their resilience, improved structure, and attacking depth have firmly placed them in the race for UEFA Champions League qualification.
Brighton Fall Short and Drop to Seventh
Brighton pushed hard for an equaliser late on but ultimately leave empty-handed. They slip to 7th place, a frustrating setback, but one they will aim to recover from in their next match.
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The 2025/2026 Premier League season is up and running, and Matchday 14 is set to be unforgettable. From the raw passion of the London derby to the technical chess match at Villa Park, there’s something for every football fan.
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