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Jacob Tanswell
#AVFC haven't actually started that badly with the ball. Yet when you have no strikers available, you cannot defend like they have. The defensive line all over the place, Lindelof and Pau on a different line and De Kuyper is there to tap in. 2-0
On BlueskyJacob Tanswell
2-0 Brighton. #AVFC
On BlueskyJacob Tanswell
Joao Gomes has started this match with huge intensity. Demanding the ball in tight areas, buzzing about the pitch but he has been booked & is still flying into challenges. Brighton want a second yellow. Emery tells Brighton's coaching staff to get back in their area. Gomes has to
On BlueskyJohn Townley
Brighton have avoided defeat in their last eight matches when scoring first in the Premier League, since a 1-2 loss to Fulham on 24th January 2026. #AVFC
On BlueskyJacob Tanswell
Villa had started well and Emery was happy with how aggressive his players were being without the ball. Then Pau's pass intended for Bizot was cut out, resulting in De Kuyper's shot hitting the post before rebounding off Lindelof into the net Gomes now booked for asking for a yel
On BlueskyJohn Townley
GOAL: Victor Lindelof own goal. Pau Torres gave the ball away in the box, allowing Max De Cuyper to aim at an open goal, with his effort hitting the post and then going in off Lindelof. Brighton 1-0 #AVFC
On BlueskyJacob Tanswell
With Barkley dropping in, as expected, he and Buendia essentially two 10s. Usually, that system would require to wide forwards with pace to run in behind. #AVFC have not got that, so Maatsen and Cash's runs from deep likely to be key. Good cross from Maatsen just now
On BlueskyJohn Townley
We're underway at the Amex... Brighton 0-0 #AVFC
On BlueskyJacob Tanswell
The new season is underway. Ross Barkley up front. Buendia behind, Hemmings to the left and McGinn on the right. #AVFC
On BlueskyJacob Tanswell
Unsurprisingly, no Ollie Watkins in the squad. Even from a few days ago, it was always very unlikely. Made clear he wants to depart but #AVFC, more so than any other player who has left, really want to keep him - feel he can lead the new era.
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