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Gomes, Torres And Lindelof Get 4 | Aston Villa Players Rated In Disappointing Loss Vs Brighton
Aston Villa clashed heads with Brighton and Hove Albion at the American Express Community Stadium earlier today as they hoped to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Villans made a slow start to the game and conceded the opening goal in the eighth minute when Victor Lindelof scored an unfortunate own goal. Maxim De Cuyper doubled his team’s advantage in the 18th minute before Jack Hinshelwood scored a quick-fire brace at the hour mark. Joao Gomes was sent off by the referee in the 40th minute as Unai Emery’s men went into the half-time break 4-0 down on the scoreline.
The West Midlands club managed to stop the damage in the second half but suffered a disappointing 4-0 loss at the Amex.
Let’s take a look at how each Aston Villa player fared during the clash against the Seagulls.
GK: Marco Bizot – 6/10
He made a couple of solid saves at the back but conceded four goals this afternoon.
RB: Matty Cash – 6/10
Cash performed his defensive duties well but offered very little in the final third.
CB: Pau Torres – 4/10
He cleared the danger when he could, but made a costly error at the back. It was a tough outing for the Spaniard.
CB: Victor Lindelof – 4/10
Lindelof failed to keep things solid on the defensive end of the field and scored an unfortunate own goal in the eighth minute.
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 23: Joao Gomes of Aston Villa receives a red card by referee Peter Bankes during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Aston Villa FC at American Express Stadium on August 23, 2026 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
LB: Ian Maatsen – 6/10
He came back to defend when he could, but offered very little going forward.
CM: Ross Barkley – 6/10
Barkley failed to protect his backline but caught the eye at times inside the opponent’s half.
CM: Boubacar Kamara – 6/10
He did his fair share of defending but lacked quality on the ball.
RW: John McGinn – 6/10
McGinn made two energetic runs with the ball but never looked like he would score.
CAM: Joao Gomes – 4/10
He let his teammates down by getting sent off in the 40th minute.
LW: Greg Hemmings – 6/10
Hemmings failed to impress during his time on the field.
ST: Emiliano Buendia – 6.5/10
Buendia was always willing to have a strike at goal but struggled to find the cutting edge in the final third.
CM: Lamare Bogarde – 6/10
Bogarde added some energy to Emery’s midfield.
CB: Tyrone Mings – 6/10
Mings was solid at the back.
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