Aston Villa Report

Jacob Tanswell

HT: Brighton 4-0 #AVFC Towards end of the half, Villa, with 10 men, genuinely felt in danger of the 9-0 record defeat. So evidently under-equipped and a shambles. Feel quite sorry for those out on the pitch, though, given the circumstances Emery & players are dealing with.

John Townley

RED CARD: Joao Gomes has been sent off for violent conduct after a VAR intervention. This first half could hardly get any worse. Brighton 4-0 #AVFC

Jacob Tanswell

Gomes doesn't calm down Gomes kicks out on Rutter and is sent off for violent conduct. #AVFC 4-0 down and down to ten. 39 minutes in. How's your opening day [contains quote post or other embedded content]

John Townley

GOAL: Brighton have a fourth with 15 minutes still to play in the first half. Another mistake from Villa... struggling to keep track here. Brighton 4-0 #AVFC

Jacob Tanswell

4-0 Brighton. What is happening. 30 minutes played. #AVFC

AVFC The Religion

Bolton Wanderers are considering a loan move for Aston Villa midfielder Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba as they prepare for their Championship return. Ontheminute.com

John Townley

GOAL: Villa are taking a battering here. Jack Hinshelwood with the third. Brighton 3-0 #AVFC

Jacob Tanswell

3-0 Brighton. Hinshelwood. #AVFC

Jacob Tanswell

Bizot has to turn Rutter's shot over the bar. Villa are just getting picked off in central areas constantly. Pau struggling. #AVFC

John Townley

GOAL: Brighton double their lead through Max De Cuyper, who taps in Georginio Rutter's cross. Brighton 2-0 #AVFC