90 + 8'
Both teams could have won today but Brighton just managed to carve out the victory
90 + 8'
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90 + 8'
Ball possession: Aston Villa: 55%, Brighton: 45%.
90 + 7'
Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90 + 6'
Pascal Gross is leaving the field to be replaced by Jayson Molumby in a tactical substitution.
90 + 6'
The match resumes with a drop ball.
90 + 5'
Ball possession: Aston Villa: 55%, Brighton: 45%.
90 + 5'
After VAR check, the referee changed the call and decided to revoke the penalty for Aston Villa!
90 + 4'
VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
90 + 3'
PENALTY! - Solly March from Brighton commits a penalty against Trezeguet.
90 + 1'
SENT OFF! - Tariq Lamptey gets his 2nd yellow card and is dismissed!
90 + 1'
Reckless challenge there. Tariq Lamptey commits a rough foul on Jack Grealish
90 + 1'
Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90 + 1'
The game is restarted.
90 + 1'
The referee shows Jack Grealish the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
90 + 1'
The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90 + 1'
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
90'
Ball possession: Aston Villa: 52%, Brighton: 48%.
89'
The referee signals a free kick as Pascal Gross from Brighton trips Tyrone Mings
89'
Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
89'
Tariq Lamptey from Brighton directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
89'
Brighton start a counter attack.
89'
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
88'
Tariq Lamptey commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
88'
Reckless challenge there. Tariq Lamptey commits a rough foul on John McGinn
88'
The home team are really starting to put pressure the opposition now.
88'
Goal kick for Brighton.
87'
Trezeguet from Aston Villa sends an effort wide of target
87'
Trezeguet of Aston Villa passes the ball to a team mate.
87'
Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
86'
Brighton start a counter attack.
85'
Goal kick for Brighton.
85'
Ball possession: Aston Villa: 51%, Brighton: 49%.
84'
Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
84'
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
83'
Ben White is penalised for pushing John McGinn.
83'
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
82'
Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
82'
Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
82'
Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
82'
Danny Welbeck comes back onto the field.
81'
Solly March is penalised for pushing Jack Grealish.
81'
Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
81'
Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
80'
Goal kick for Aston Villa.
80'
The game is restarted.
80'
Danny Welbeck is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
80'
Neal Maupay is leaving the field to be replaced by Daniel Burn in a tactical substitution.
79'
Danny Welbeck is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
79'
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
79'
A chance presents itself to Danny Welbeck from Brighton but his header goes wide
79'
Brighton start a counter attack.
78'
Jack Grealish from Aston Villa directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
78'
Conor Hourihane from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
78'
Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
77'
Conor Hourihane from Aston Villa takes a short corner kick from the left.
77'
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
76'
Conor Hourihane from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the right.
75'
Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
75'
Ball possession: Aston Villa: 48%, Brighton: 52%.
75'
Douglas Luiz is leaving the field to be replaced by Conor Hourihane in a tactical substitution.
74'
Bertrand Traore is leaving the field to be replaced by Anwar El-Ghazi in a tactical substitution.
74'
The referee signals a free kick as Ben White from Brighton trips Jack Grealish
74'
Trezeguet from Aston Villa passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
74'
Goal kick for Aston Villa.
74'
How did he miss that? Danny Welbeck has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
74'
A shot by Neal Maupay is blocked.
73'
Pascal Gross from Brighton directs a ball squarely in the box.
73'
Pascal Gross from Brighton swings in the corner from the left.
72'
Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
72'
Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
72'
Solly March from Brighton swings in the corner from the left.
71'
Solly March from Brighton sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
71'
Danny Welbeck from Brighton heads the ball to a team mate.
71'
Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
71'
Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
70'
Goal kick for Brighton.
69'
Yves Bissouma commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
69'
Reckless challenge there. Yves Bissouma commits a rough foul on Jack Grealish
69'
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
68'
Brighton are in control of the ball.
68'
Goal kick for Aston Villa.
66'
Ball possession: Aston Villa: 48%, Brighton: 52%.
66'
Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
65'
Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
64'
Tyrone Mings is penalised for pushing Neal Maupay.
63'
Bertrand Traore from Aston Villa is ruled offside.
63'
The referee signals a free kick as Danny Welbeck from Brighton trips John McGinn
63'
Bertrand Traore from Aston Villa directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
62'
Jack Grealish of Aston Villa passes the ball to a team mate.
62'
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
62'
Goal kick for Aston Villa.
61'
Brighton are in control of the ball.
61'
Brighton are in control of the ball.
60'
Danny Welbeck from Brighton directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
60'
Ball possession: Aston Villa: 47%, Brighton: 53%.
60'
The referee signals a free kick as Neal Maupay from Brighton trips Ezri Konsa
60'
Trezeguet from Aston Villa passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
59'
Goal kick for Brighton.
59'
Douglas Luiz fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
58'
What a game! We are witnessing intense and high quality play from both sides.
58'
Yves Bissouma is penalised for pushing Bertrand Traore.
57'
Brighton are trying to create something here.
57'
A great goal by Solly March
56'
G O O O A A A L - Solly March with the goal!
56'
Pascal Gross from Brighton directs a ball squarely in the box.
56'
Ben White of Brighton passes the ball to a team mate.
56'
Brighton are trying to create something here.
55'
Ball possession: Aston Villa: 48%, Brighton: 52%.
55'
Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
55'
Douglas Luiz shoots from outside the box, but [goalkeeper] has it under control
55'
Jack Grealish from Aston Villa takes a short corner kick from the left.
54'
Tariq Lamptey from Brighton directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
54'
Brighton start a counter attack.
53'
The game is restarted.
53'
Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
53'
Neal Maupay is penalised for pushing Ezri Konsa.
52'
Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
52'
Pascal Gross from Brighton swings in the corner from the right.
51'
Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
51'
Brighton are in control of the ball.
50'
Ball possession: Aston Villa: 47%, Brighton: 53%.
50'
Trezeguet from Aston Villa is ruled offside.
50'
Trezeguet is penalised for pushing Tariq Lamptey.
49'
Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
48'
Jack Grealish from Aston Villa takes a short corner kick from the left.
45 + 2'
The two sides have been very evenly matched in the 1st half
47'
Bertrand Traore provided the assist for the goal.
47'
G O O O A A A L - Ezri Konsa volleys the ball into the back of the net. A great finish!
46'
The referee signals a free kick as Pascal Gross from Brighton trips Matt Targett
46'
Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
46'
Adam Lallana is leaving the field to be replaced by Joel Veltman in a tactical substitution.
46'
The second half is underway.

Half time

45 + 2'
It's over! The referee blows for half time
45 + 2'
Ball possession: Aston Villa: 47%, Brighton: 53%.
45 + 1'
Danny Welbeck from Brighton tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
45 + 1'
The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added.
45 + 1'
Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45'
Ball possession: Aston Villa: 47%, Brighton: 53%.
44'
Matt Targett commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
44'
Matt Targett from Aston Villa commits a foul by elbowing Neal Maupay
44'
Brighton are in control of the ball.
44'
Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
43'
Bertrand Traore is penalised for pushing Tariq Lamptey.
43'
Trezeguet from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the left.
42'
Jack Grealish sees his shot deflected off target
42'
Matty Cash from Aston Villa directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
41'
Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
41'
Bertrand Traore from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the right.
41'
Ball possession: Aston Villa: 46%, Brighton: 54%.
41'
Matty Cash from Aston Villa sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
41'
Jack Grealish of Aston Villa passes the ball to a team mate.
41'
Bertrand Traore from Aston Villa takes a short corner kick from the right.
40'
Aston Villa start a counter attack.
39'
Goal kick for Brighton.
39'
A volley from Tyrone Mings is blocked by the keeper and goes back into play.
38'
The referee signals a free kick as Pascal Gross from Brighton trips Jack Grealish
37'
Brighton are trying to create something here.
37'
Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
37'
Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
36'
Goal kick for Brighton.
36'
Trezeguet from Aston Villa sends an effort wide of target
35'
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
35'
Ball possession: Aston Villa: 47%, Brighton: 53%.
35'
Brighton are in control of the ball.
34'
Goal kick for Brighton.
34'
Bertrand Traore from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the right.
33'
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
32'
Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
32'
Brighton are trying to create something here.
31'
Goal kick for Aston Villa.
31'
Adam Lallana goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
31'
Tariq Lamptey from Brighton directs a ball squarely in the box.
31'
Brighton are trying to create something here.
30'
Ball possession: Aston Villa: 49%, Brighton: 51%.
29'
Solly March from Brighton directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
29'
Brighton are in control of the ball.
29'
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
28'
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
28'
Brighton start a counter attack.
28'
Bertrand Traore from Aston Villa takes a short corner kick from the right.
27'
It's a good hit from long range by Jack Grealish who forces a save from [goalkeeper]. Corner kick.
26'
Goal kick for Brighton.
26'
Trezeguet fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
25'
Bertrand Traore from Aston Villa swings in the corner from the right.
25'
Ball possession: Aston Villa: 43%, Brighton: 57%.
25'
A shot by Douglas Luiz is blocked.
25'
Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
24'
Neal Maupay from Brighton goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Douglas Luiz
24'
Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
24'
[goalkeeper] saved a certain goal there! Neal Maupay found himself in a great scoring position but [goalkeeper] denied him with a great save
24'
Could be a good chance here as Danny Welbeck from Brighton cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
23'
Goal kick for Brighton.
23'
Bertrand Traore tests [goalkeeper] with a long range shot, which is parried back into play!
22'
Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
22'
Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
22'
Tariq Lamptey from Brighton sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
21'
Brighton start a counter attack.
20'
Ball possession: Aston Villa: 47%, Brighton: 53%.
20'
Solly March from Brighton sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
20'
Adam Lallana of Brighton passes the ball to a team mate.
19'
What a game! We are witnessing intense and high quality play from both sides.
19'
Goal kick for Brighton.
19'
How did he miss that? Trezeguet has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
19'
Trezeguet has a great chance to score, but fails to score as his effort is blocked!
19'
Some neat football here as Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa plays a 1-2 with Jack Grealish.
18'
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
17'
Trezeguet from Aston Villa directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
17'
The referee signals a free kick as Yves Bissouma from Brighton trips Bertrand Traore
16'
Tariq Lamptey from Brighton directs a ball squarely in the box.
16'
Brighton start a counter attack.
16'
Brighton are trying to create something here.
15'
Brighton are in control of the ball.
15'
Ball possession: Aston Villa: 51%, Brighton: 49%.
14'
Brighton are in control of the ball.
14'
The referee signals a free kick as Jack Grealish from Aston Villa trips Yves Bissouma
13'
Aston Villa are in control of the ball.
12'
G O O O A A A L - An excellent lob by Danny Welbeck from Brighton.
12'
Could be a good chance here as Adam Lallana from Brighton cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
12'
Brighton start a counter attack.
12'
Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
12'
Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa makes a good pass into the box, but his team mates fail to take advantage of the space
11'
Brighton are in control of the ball.
10'
Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
10'
Jack Grealish from Aston Villa takes a short corner kick from the left.
10'
Ball possession: Aston Villa: 36%, Brighton: 64%.
10'
Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
9'
A shot by Trezeguet is blocked.
9'
The referee signals a free kick as Yves Bissouma from Brighton trips Bertrand Traore
8'
Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
8'
Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
7'
Goal kick for Brighton.
7'
John McGinn goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
7'
Aston Villa are trying to create something here.
7'
Aston Villa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
6'
Aston Villa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
6'
Goal kick for Brighton.
5'
Ball possession: Aston Villa: 33%, Brighton: 67%.
5'
Ross Barkley is injured and is replaced by Bertrand Traore.
4'
The referee signals a free kick as Tariq Lamptey from Brighton trips Jack Grealish
3'
The game is restarted.
3'
Ross Barkley is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
3'
Ross Barkley is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
2'
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
1'
The referee signals a free kick as Tariq Lamptey from Brighton trips Jack Grealish
1'
Today's game will be played behind closed doors, due to Coronavirus outbreak safety precautions.
1'
The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1'
Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
1'
Brighton kick-off, and the game is underway.
0'
The referee starts the match.
0'
Welcome to Villa Park, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
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