Aston Villa vs Brighton – Predicted lineup and team news

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·11 February 2026

Aston Villa vs Brighton – Predicted lineup and team news

Aston Villa host Brighton at Villa Park on Wednesday while aiming to consolidate their position in the Premier League’s top three.

The Lions currently sit in third place after a strong campaign under Unai Emery. However, they have moved into this fixture having lost their last two home league games. Villa already secured a thrilling 4–3 victory over the Seagulls in the reverse fixture. They now seek to complete the league double and maintain their pressure on the title challengers. Notably, both of Villa’s midweek Premier League victories since the start of last season have come against Brighton.

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Aston Villa Team News

Unai Emery manages a squad still missing several senior midfield options. Notably, John McGinn, Youri Tielemans, and Boubacar Kamara remain sidelined. Consequently, Douglas Luiz and Amadou Onana are expected to anchor the engine room. Ollie Watkins is poised to lead the attack, boasting more goal involvements (11) against Brighton than any other opponent in his career.

Emiliano Martínez will start in goal behind a defensive line likely featuring Ezri Konsa and Tyrone Mings. Leon Bailey is fit and available, providing a significant boost to the wide areas alongside Jadon Sancho. Morgan Rogers will continue in the creative number ten role. He has been involved in four goals in his last three appearances against the Seagulls.