Brighton vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League latest score and goal updates

Following a handball by Digne, Gross sends over a curling free-kick from the right, but Diego Carlos jumps forcefully to head it away from near the penalty spot.

Brighton kick off, and we are back under way at the Amex!

Although Aston Villa attempted just one shot during the first half – their lowest tally in the opening 45 minutes of any Premier League match since January 2023 – they have now stopped their opponents from scoring a first-half goal in 23 of 36 league games this season. Only title-chasing Arsenal (25) have done so more often. Can they go on to keep a more scarce clean sheet, though?

Two teams that suffered chastening defeats last time out have put on a tepid first-half performance at Brighton’s Amex Stadium, as Aston Villa hold their hosts goalless at the break. Aside from the visitors’ back-up goalkeeper Olsen making a couple of important saves, chances to find the net have been few and far between, as the Seagulls’ scoring drought goes on. While Brighton have edged things in terms of possession, their xG stands at 0.92 to Villa’s meagre 0.04, so they may feel like they should be in front heading into the second half. As a spectacle, it can surely only get better after the interval; after all, an Aston Villa victory would see them confirm Champions League football if Tottenham lose later today, so will they may be tired from Thursday’s game, motivation should not be a factor.

HALF-TIME: BRIGHTON 0-0 ASTON VILLA

SUPER SAVE! Adingra plays Gross through one-on-one with Olsen, and the Brighton midfielder attempts to round the fast-closing Olsen and turn the ball in from close range; however, Villa’s goalkeeper makes an excellent stop with his leg to stop the Seagulls going in front!

From just outside the area, on the right, Joao Pedro flips over a delightful ball towards the back post. Adingra stretches to meet it, but can’t quite make clean contact and allows Olsen to easily claim the loose ball.

It has now been over half an hour since either side managed a shot at goal, as this tame encounter nears its halfway stage.

Due to a couple of injury stoppages, there will be at least five minutes of additional time at the end of this first half.