Aston Villa edged past Brighton & Hove Albion 1-0 in a Premier League clash at Villa Park on February 12, 2026. A solitary goal in the second half was enough for Villa to secure a hard-fought victory in a match that had significant implications for the European qualification race. The decisive moment came from a well-worked team move, finished calmly to break the deadlock in a game where both defenses were largely on top. The three points strengthened Aston Villa's grip on a top-half position, while Brighton was left to reflect on a lack of cutting edge in the final third despite enjoying spells of possession.