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Predicted Brighton XI vs Aston Villa
Sun 23 Aug, 14:00EPL
Confidence rings appear once 20 fans have predicted.
Live. This XI updates as new predictions come in.
Brighton predicted lineup vs Aston VillaEARLY CROWD
Brighton are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 at home to Aston Villa in the EPL: B. Verbruggen in goal, a back four of M. Wieffer, L. Vušković, P. Struijk and F. Kadıoğlu, and G. Rutter leading the line. This is the early crowd pick from 4 predictions, so it is not settled yet.
- GKB. Verbruggen
- RBM. Wieffer
- CBL. Vušković
- CBP. Struijk
- LBF. Kadıoğlu
- CDMC. Baleba
- CDMY. Ayari
- CAMY. Minteh
- CAMM. De Cuyper
- CAMD. Gómez
- STG. Rutter
Early crowd pick from 4 fan predictions, too few to call it settled. This is not a confirmed team sheet: official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
Last Season's Most Common Brighton XI
Based on 43 official matches last season
Players who have since left are flagged below. We switch to this season’s XI once enough matches are played.
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups last season.
Brighton fixtures
Brighton
- What is Brighton's predicted lineup?
- Brighton are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 at home to Aston Villa in the EPL: B. Verbruggen in goal, a back four of M. Wieffer, L. Vušković, P. Struijk and F. Kadıoğlu, and G. Rutter leading the line. This is the early crowd pick from 4 predictions, so it is not settled yet. Full XI (4-2-3-1): B. Verbruggen, M. Wieffer, L. Vušković, P. Struijk, F. Kadıoğlu, C. Baleba, Y. Ayari, Y. Minteh, M. De Cuyper, D. Gómez, G. Rutter.
- Who started Brighton's last match?
- Brighton's starting XI on 24 May 2026 in the Premier League (4-2-3-1): B. Verbruggen, M. Wieffer, J. P. van Hecke, L. Dunk, F. Kadioglu, P. Gross, J. Milner, D. Gomez, J. Hinshelwood, M. De Cuyper, D. Welbeck.
- What was Brighton's last result?
- Brighton lost to Manchester United 0–3 on 24 May 2026.
- When did Brighton last win?
- Brighton last won on 9 May 2026, beating Wolves 3–0.
- Who takes penalties for Brighton?
- P. Groß is Brighton's first choice penalty taker, with M. O'Riley next in line.
- Who has made the most starts for Brighton in the 2025-26 season?
- F. Kadioglu leads with 39 starts for Brighton across all competitions in the 2025-26 season.
- What formation does Brighton use most often?
- Brighton have used a 4-2-3-1 in 36 of their 43 matches in the 2025-26 season.
- Which Brighton goalkeeper has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- B. Verbruggen has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Brighton in the 2025-26 season, starting 38 matches.
- Which Brighton defender has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- F. Kadioglu has made the most starts as defender for Brighton in the 2025-26 season, starting 39 matches.
- Which Brighton midfielder has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- D. Gomez has made the most starts as midfielder for Brighton in the 2025-26 season, starting 31 matches.
- Which Brighton forward has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- D. Welbeck has made the most starts as forward for Brighton in the 2025-26 season, starting 28 matches.