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Predicted Aston Villa XI @ Brighton
Sun 23 Aug, 14:00EPL
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Aston Villa predicted lineup vs BrightonEARLY CROWD
Aston Villa are expected to line up in a 4-4-2 away at Brighton in the EPL: E. Martínez in goal, a back four of M. Cash, E. Konsa, Pau Torres and L. Digne, and O. Watkins and A. Garnacho further forward. This is the early crowd pick from 7 predictions, so it is not settled yet.
- GKE. Martínez
- RBM. Cash
- CBE. Konsa
- CBPau Torres
- LBL. Digne
- RME. Guessand
- CMA. Onana
- CME. Buendía
- LMJ. McGinn
- STO. Watkins
- STA. Garnacho
Early crowd pick from 7 fan predictions, too few to call it settled. This is not a confirmed team sheet: official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
Last Season's Most Common Aston Villa XI
Based on 56 official matches last season
Players who have since left are flagged below. We switch to this season’s XI once enough matches are played.
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups last season.
Buendía scored a penalty in 2025/26.
Aston Villa fixtures
Aston Villa
- What is Aston Villa's predicted lineup?
- Aston Villa are expected to line up in a 4-4-2 away at Brighton in the EPL: E. Martínez in goal, a back four of M. Cash, E. Konsa, Pau Torres and L. Digne, and O. Watkins and A. Garnacho further forward. This is the early crowd pick from 7 predictions, so it is not settled yet. Full XI (4-4-2): E. Martínez, M. Cash, E. Konsa, Pau Torres, L. Digne, E. Guessand, A. Onana, E. Buendía, J. McGinn, O. Watkins, A. Garnacho.
- Who started Aston Villa's last match?
- Aston Villa's starting XI on 24 May 2026 in the Premier League (4-2-3-1): M. Bizot, A. Garcia, V. Lindelof, T. Mings, I. Maatsen, L. Bogarde, Douglas Luiz, L. Bailey, R. Barkley, E. Buendia, O. Watkins.
- What was Aston Villa's last result?
- Aston Villa beat Manchester City 2–1 on 24 May 2026.
- When did Aston Villa last win?
- Aston Villa last won on 24 May 2026, beating Manchester City 2–1.
- Who takes penalties for Aston Villa?
- E. Buendía is Aston Villa's first choice penalty taker, with O. Watkins next in line. Buendía scored a penalty in the 2025/26 season.
- Who has made the most starts for Aston Villa in the 2025-26 season?
- M. Rogers leads with 51 starts for Aston Villa across all competitions in the 2025-26 season.
- What formation does Aston Villa use most often?
- Aston Villa have used a 4-2-3-1 in 52 of their 56 matches in the 2025-26 season.
- Which Aston Villa goalkeeper has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- E. Martinez has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Aston Villa in the 2025-26 season, starting 43 matches.
- Which Aston Villa defender has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- E. Konsa has made the most starts as defender for Aston Villa in the 2025-26 season, starting 46 matches.
- Which Aston Villa midfielder has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- M. Rogers has made the most starts as midfielder for Aston Villa in the 2025-26 season, starting 51 matches.
- Which Aston Villa forward has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- O. Watkins has made the most starts as forward for Aston Villa in the 2025-26 season, starting 43 matches.
Aston Villa away to Brighton
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