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Follow live coverage as Aston Villa face Brighton & Hove Albion today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.

Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:

Aston Villa FC 2 - 2 Brighton & Hove Albion FC

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

22:01

Aston Villa and Brighton share the points with a 2-2 draw at Villa Park in the Premier League. The Seagulls, who created 1.09 expected goals, opened the scoring in the first half as Adingra got on the end of a touch from Joao Pedro, and he curled the ball into the far corner beyond Martinez to give them the lead. Aston Villa hit back later in the half as they were awarded a penalty for a foul on Rogers, and Watkins dispatched from 12 yards to level the game. After the break, Emery's side, who produced 1.74 expected goals throughout, took the lead as Rogers latched on to a clever pass from Watkins, and he fired a powerful effort into the bottom corner. Late in the game, Brighton found a leveller as Lamptey arrived in the penalty area to fire home from the edge after some clever play from Joao Pedro. Up next for Villa is a home match against Leicester, while Brighton will host Arsenal. That's all for today, goodbye!

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

21:51

FULL-TIME: ASTON VILLA 2-2 BRIGHTON

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

21:50

Mitoma finds Igor, and Brighton have plenty of bodies in the box. He sends a delivery in, but it's a poor effort and it goes behind for a goal-kick. That was a chance for the Seagulls to create something as they committed many men forward.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

21:48

Igor pulls back Rogers as Villa looked to break, and the referee brandishes a yellow card.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

21:45

The fourth official has indicated that there will be a minimum of six minutes of added time at the end of the game. Can either side find a winner?

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

21:44

Moder breaks down the left-hand side, and he fires a low cross into the box. O'Riley is there to strike it, but his effort deflects behind. It's delivered into the box, but Villa are able to clear.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

21:42

McGinn will take the corner for Villa, and it's delivered into the box. Mings flicks it on and Carlos attempts an overhead kick, but Dunk can head back to his goalkeeper.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

21:41

Herzeler makes an alteration in the middle of the park as Moder comes on to replace Baleba.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

21:41

Van Hecke heads behind for a corner to Villa, who are pushing for a winner now. McGinn heads over to take it, but it looks as though Brighton are readying a change first.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

21:38

Tielemans is also replaced by Emery, and Barkley enters the fray for the Midlands side.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

21:38

Kamara's game is over, and it's Onana who is introduced for Villa.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

21:38

Substitution Lucas Digne Ian Ethan Maatsen

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

21:37

Assist João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

21:36

Goal Tariq Kwame Nii-Lante Lamptey

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

21:36

Minteh, who has looked dangerous since coming off the bench, pounces on a loose ball, just outside the Villa penalty area. The ball is on his left foot and he strikes towards goal, but he drags it wide of the post.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

21:33

Emery makes another alteration, and it's Bailey who makes way. Ramsey enters the fray, returning from injury.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

21:33

Lamptey finds space inside the Villa penalty area and he fires a dangerous cross to the back post. Mitoma is arriving, but Konsa does superbly to poke it away from danger.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

21:31

Brighton are starting to enjoy more of the possession after Villa's dominance, with Emery's side looking to protect their lead. Villa have had plenty of chances and will be hoping they won't regret not finding the back of the net for a third time.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

21:27

Yellow Card Carlos Noom Quomah Baleba

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

21:24

Ayari, who was booked earlier in the game, is substituted. O'Riley comes on to replace him.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

21:23

Chance! Kamara gives the ball away in a dangerous position, and it falls to Joao Pedro. He drives into the Villa penalty area and fires at goal, but it flies over the bar! He should be doing better from there!

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

21:22

Tielemans does superbly to get beyond Lamptey and into the Brighton penalty area, but his cross is deflected behind. Carlos has gone down injured inside the box, but he looks okay to continue.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

21:18

It's a corner for Brighton now and Ayari will deliver into the penalty area. It's whipped to the back post, but Mings rises highest and heads away for Villa.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

21:16

Digne is in acres of space on the left-hand side, and he delivers a superb cross into the penalty area. Watkins rises above his marker, but his header is straight at Verbruggen.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

21:16

Watkins does well to get to the byline, and he pulls it back to Bailey. The Villa winger takes a touch inside the box, but Igor gets back and makes the challenge, clearing for Brighton.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

21:14

Hurzeler adds some pace on the wing, with Minteh coming on for Gruda.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

21:14

Substitution Julio César Enciso Espínola Georginio Lucius Rutter

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

21:13

Substitution Simon Kofi Adingra Kaoru Mitoma

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

21:10

There's some activity on the Brighton bench, it looks as though we could see a triple change from Hurzeler. It's no surprise, with the Seagulls being dominated by Villa in the second half.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

21:10

McGinn will take a corner for Villa, and it's delivered under Verbruggen, but he punches it behind. This time Tielemans will take and it's into the middle again, but Verbruggen punches it up field.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

21:07

That was Rogers' sixth Premier League goal of the season and Watkins' fourth assist. The Villa duo have looked a constant threat for Emery's side against Brighton today.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

21:05

Villa now have a free-kick as they push for another goal. Tielemans sends a dipping cross towards Verbruggen, but Baleba gets to it first and heads away from danger for Brighton.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

21:02

Assist Oliver George Arthur Watkins

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

21:00

McGinn gets the second half under way for Aston Villa at Villa Park!

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

20:52

Aston Villa have looked the most dangerous side so far, creating 1.34 expected goals (xG) from 12 shots. Brighton have produced just 0.43, but there's nothing to separate the two teams at the break. According to Opta's live win probability calculator, Aston Villa have a 44.3% chance of winning from here, with a draw at 34.7% and a Brighton victory at 21%. Chasing a goal, Emery would usually call upon either Watkins or Duran, depending on which player starts, but the latter is suspended. Could we see the Spanish manager introduce Philogene, Ramsey, or Barkley with his side level at half-time? Hurzeler won't be happy with the number of chances his side have given up, and he will want to see them show more in the final third.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

20:49

Aston Villa and Brighton go into the break with the scoreline level at 1-1 in the Premier League at Villa Park. The Seagulls opened the scoring as Adingra pounced on a loose ball inside the Villa penalty area, and his curling effort went beyond Martinez and into the far corner. Villa wanted a penalty later in the half as Rogers was brought down by Van Hecke, but after a lengthy VAR review, the referee said no. Just moments later, Rogers was upended once again, this time by Joao Pedro, and Emery's side were awarded a penalty this time. Watkins stepped up, and he calmly slotted into the back of the net to equalise for Villa. It's been an end-to-end affair so far with plenty of action!

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

20:43

HALF-TIME: ASTON VILLA 1-1 BRIGHTON

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

20:43

It's another corner for Villa after Watkins' shot is blocked. Digne delivers into the middle and Watkins is there to meet it as he arrives unmarked, but he heads over the bar! He should be hitting the target from there!

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

20:41

Villa are ending the half strong as Watkins finds Digne on the left. He delivers a dangerous cross into the penalty area, but none of his team-mates are on the same wavelength and Brighton can win it back.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

20:38

Yellow Card Yasin Abbas Ayari

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

20:38

Rogers finds Digne on the left and he delivers into the box, but Baleba heads away. Villa come forward again, but Brighton clear for a throw-in. Emery's side are on top as we head towards half-time.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

20:34

Mings, who was brought on early in the first half, is booked after a late challenge on Joao Pedro.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

20:34

Rogers finds Watkins down the left and he cuts inside, driving towards the centre of the penalty area. He's shaping to shoot, but Lamptey does well to get back into position and make the challenge.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

20:32

The fourth official has indicated that there will be 12 minutes of added time at the end of the first half. There has been two lengthy VAR checks, so it's no surprise.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

20:28

Close! Tielemans receives the ball in between the lines, and he turns well before shifting it onto his left foot. He unleashes from range, but his effort is always going away from goal and it's wide.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

20:27

Adinrga is found on the left and he drives at Konsa, bursting into the box. He floats a cross to the back post, but Digne casually chests the ball back to Martinez between the sticks.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

20:24

Rogers goes into the book for Aston Villa for a late challenge on Baleba.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

20:22

Penalty Goal Oliver George Arthur Watkins

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

20:20

VAR are now checking another penalty for Aston Villa! Rogers was brought down by Joao Pedro, and we await a decision. He's heading to the monitor...

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

20:18

Instead of a penalty, it's a corner to Villa! Tielemans delivers to the front post and Verbruggen spills it. It falls to Digne on the edge and he fires to the bottom corner, but the Brighton corner makes a superb save!

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

20:17

Villa want a penalty... but the referee says no! Rogers drives into the penalty area and bursts past Van Hecke, and he goes to ground! Villa Park erupts, but the referee waves play on! VAR are now checking the incident...

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

20:13

Close! Enciso cuts inside from the left, shifting it onto his right foot, and he sends a curling effort towards the bottom corner. Martinez dives down to his left, and he just about gets a finger to it and tips it behind for a corner!

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

20:12

Chance! Rogers drives down the left and delivers into the box. Bailey swings a leg at it and it falls to Watkins, but he fails to turn it home and it's behind for a goal-kick to Brighton.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

20:10

It's another corner for Villa, who are on top at the moment. Bailey takes this time and it's sent to the back post, but the referee blows for a foul on Dunk inside the Brighton penalty area.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

20:07

Emery is forced into making an early change with Torres picking up an injury. Mings comes on to replace him.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

20:07

Bailey's cross is put behind by Dunk, and it's a corner for Villa. Digne will take for the home side and he delivers to the front post, but Baleba heads away from danger.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

20:05

Aston Villa look to counter-attack as Rogers drives with the ball down the left. Digne is found, but Emery's side are forced backwards. The home supporters let out a groan as they grow frustrated with their team.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

20:03

Digne delivers into the penalty area, but it's headed away. McGinn has gone down inside the box, but the referee has waved away their protests.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

20:01

Adingra has now scored his second goal in the Premier League this season, netting for the first time since 17th August 2024 against Everton. Brighton have avoided defeat in their last four matches when scoring first in the Premier League, since a 1-2 loss to Liverpool on 2nd November 2024.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

19:59

Assist Lewis Carl Dunk

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

19:57

Torres attempts an ambitious effort from range, and it deflects behind for a corner to Villa. Bailey will take and he plays it short before crossing into the box, but Enciso can clear.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

19:56

Rogers plays a one-two with Tielemans and bursts into the penalty area. He attempts to a fire across goal towards McGinn, but Van Hecke does well to block before Verbruggen gathers.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

19:55

Joao Pedro is brought down by Carlos inside the Villa half, and it's a chance for Brighton to fill the box from a free-kick. Gruda delivers to the back post, but Dunk can't quite get there.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

19:52

Joao Pedro is eventually back to his feet after the nasty clash of heads, and it looks as though he's going to be able to continue for now.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

19:51

Joao Pedro is still on the ground, receiving treatment. The physio team are patching him up, and hopefully, he will be able to continue. The Brazilian striker now has a bandage strapped around his head, but play is still yet to continue.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

19:48

There's been an early clash of heads between Joao Pedro and Kamara, and there's going to be a break in play. Joao Pedro appears to have come off worse, and he's now receiving treatment.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

19:47

Ayari gets the game under way for Brighton at Villa Park!

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

19:46

The players are making their way out onto the pitch ahead of kick-off. The last time the two sides met, Brighton secured a 1-0 victory at home to Emery's men.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

19:37

Meanwhile, Hurzeler has made four alterations from Brighton's 0-0 draw with Brentford. In defence, Lamptey and Igor both come into the starting XI. Veltman drops to the bench, while Pervis Estupinan is not in the squad. Adingra and Ayari are also named in the side, with O'Riley and Mitoma benched.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

19:37

Emery has made three changes from their previous fixture against Newcastle, a 3-0 loss away from home. Jhon Duran and Matty Cash are both suspended, and they will be replaced by Watkins and Carlos. Bailey also comes into the starting XI, with Onana dropping to the bench.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

19:37

BRIGHTON SUBS: Solly March, Georginio Rutter, Jakub Moder, Yankuba Minteh, Kaoru Mitoma, Jason Steele, Matt O'Riley, Joel Veltman, Ruairi McConville.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

19:32

BRIGHTON (4-2-3-1): Bart Verbruggen; Igor Julio, Lewis Dunk, Jan Paul van Hecke, Tariq Lamptey; Carlos Baleba, Yasin Ayari; Simon Adingra, Julio Enciso, Brajan Gruda; Joao Pedro.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

19:32

ASTON VILLA SUBS: Tyrone Mings, Ross Barkley, Emiliano Buendia, Jaden Philogene, Kosta Nedeljkovic, Ian Maatsen, Amadou Onana, Robin Olsen, Jacob Ramsey.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

19:32

ASTON VILLA (4-2-3-1): Emiliano Martinez; Lucas Digne, Pau Torres, Diego Carlos, Ezri Konsa; Youri Tielemans, Boubacar Kamara; Morgan Rogers, John McGinn, Leon Bailey; Ollie Watkins.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

19:21

Coming into this round of matches, no team has scored the first goal in more different Premier League away games than Brighton this season (seven). However, the Seagulls have only gone on to win three of these games (D2 L2). Brighton have lost their final game of the calendar year in just two of their seven seasons in the Premier League (W3 D2), with both defeats coming in home games against Arsenal (2020 and 2022). Fabian Hurzeler's side are winless in six straight Premier League games and currently sit in 10th place on 26 points.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

19:21

Hosts Aston Villa are in ninth place on 28 points after 18 matches and were defeated 3-0 in their last Premier League match at St. James' Park against Newcastle United. Unai Emery's side are looking to win their final league game in consecutive calendar years for the first time since 2007/2008, following a 3-2 win against Burnley in their last game of 2023. Villa have lost just one of their last 14 Premier League home games (W7 D6), and are unbeaten in their last eight at Villa Park since a 2-0 loss to Arsenal in August (W5 D3). A win today would put them level on points with Manchester City, who currently sit in fifth place.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

19:16

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Premier League fixture between Aston Villa and Brighton at Villa Park.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

19:15

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion

17:45

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