Summary

  • Brighton unbeaten in 11 league games

  • Villa unbeaten in six games since Steve Bruce took charge

  • Nathan Baker is the first to score against Brighton since 15 October

  • Glenn Murray scores his 10th goal of the season to level

  1. Postpublished at 33 mins

    Brighton 0-1 Aston Villa

    Brighton are struggling to keep hold of the ball when they attack. Getting to the danger zone is easy enough, but it's all a bit rushed and predictable after that.

  2. Postpublished at 30 mins

    Brighton 0-1 Aston Villa

    Gabriel Agbonlahor has been quiet but has looked lively enough on the few occasions he has had the ball. A poor pass by Anthony Knockaert gives the Aston Villa man possession in the final third but his shot is blocked. 

    Shane Duffy of Brighton is challenged by Gabriel Agbonlahor of Aston VillaImage source, Getty Images
  3. get involved

    Get Involved #bbceflpublished at 29 mins

    Brighton 0-1 Aston Villa

    Nathan Baker is the first goalscorer against Brighton since 15 October.

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  4. Postpublished at 27 mins

    Brighton 0-1 Aston Villa

    The goal has certainly spiced things up after a pretty dull first 20 minutes. the tackles are flying in now.

    Steve Bruce obviously did have a plan for Aston Villa. (see 16 mins). The old rope-a-dope approach. 

  5. Postpublished at 24 mins

    Brighton 0-1 Aston Villa

    It could have so easily been 2-0 to Aston Villa. Another set-piece and another good leap by Nathan Baker nearly ends with Mile Jedinak heading the ball in from two yards, but Steve Sidwell bravely throws himself in the way and it remains 1-0.

  6. goal

    GOAL: Brighton 0-1 Aston Villapublished at 21 mins

    Nathan Baker

    Aston Villa's Nathan Baker scores with a headerImage source, Rex Features

    Nathan Baker heads Aston Villa ahead, getting in front of his man and heading in Albert Adomah's inviting free-kick. The first attempt at goal brings a goal.

  7. Postpublished at 20:07 Greenwich Mean Time 18 November 2016

    Brighton 0-0 Aston Villa

    Aston Villa have a free-kick 40 yards out....

  8. Postpublished at 17 mins

    Brighton 0-0 Aston Villa

    A dangerous situation with a free-kick on the right for Brighton ends in big sighs from the home fans as Anthony Knockaert sends the ball high and wide.

  9. Postpublished at 16 mins

    Brighton 0-0 Aston Villa

    is it going to plan for Steve Bruce? More than 70% possession for the hosts so far. Are Aston Villa sitting back or being forced back?

    Aston Villa boss Steve BruceImage source, Rex Features
  10. Postpublished at 14 mins

    Brighton 0-0 Aston Villa

    Anthony Knockaert was keeping Riyad Mahrez out of the Leicester team not that long ago. They are both full of tricks and Knockaert has just started to show a bit of his undoubted talent with some neat footwork on the right wing.

  11. Postpublished at 12 mins

    Brighton 0-0 Aston Villa

    Aston Villa show for the first time but a promising break led by Albert Adomah ends with an offside flag. Still no shots.

  12. get involved

    Get Involved #bbceflpublished at 10 mins

    Brighton 0-0 Aston Villa

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  13. Postpublished at 9 mins

    Brighton 0-0 Aston Villa

    Gaetan Bong's teasing cross causes a bit of panic in the Villa defence but nothing comes of it. We have some action at last.

  14. Postpublished at 7 mins

    Brighton 0-0 Aston Villa

    One word summary of the opening seven minutes? Cagey - to be kind. Uneventful is middling. And dull is probably being harsh.  

  15. Massive game for Brightonpublished at 6 mins

    Brighton 0-0 Aston Villa

    Adam Virgo
    Former Brighton defender on BBC Sussex

    "These are the game you train for day-in day-out - a massive club like Aston Villa coming here, it's a great occasion for the fans. 

    "Brighton can set a marker for the rest of the sides in the Championship ahead of tomorrow's matches."

  16. Postpublished at 4 mins

    Brighton 0-0 Aston Villa

    A quiet start. Nothing to get excited about so far. Patience.   

  17. Listen live on BBC Radiopublished at 19:48 Greenwich Mean Time 18 November 2016

    Brighton 0-0 Aston Villa

    Sadly restrictions over broadcast rights mean we cannot offer you commentary online. 

    However, you can tune into local radio to hear the best that BBC Radio Sussex and BBC WM have to offer.

  18. KICK-OFFpublished at 19:47 Greenwich Mean Time 18 November 2016

    Brighton 0-0 Aston Villa

    Brighton v Aston Villa graphicImage source, BBC Sport

    We're under way at the Amex. If Brighton hit six, they will go top. Feeling optimistic Seagulls fans?

  19. Close now...published at 19:45 Greenwich Mean Time 18 November 2016

    Brighton v Aston Villa (19:45 BST)

    Right, just a few moments away from kick-off now.

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  20. Murray on the mark at the Amexpublished at 19:43 Greenwich Mean Time 18 November 2016

    Brighton v Aston Villa (19:45 BST)

    Brighton's Glenn MurrayImage source, Rex Features

    When it comes to home comforts, Brighton's Glenn Murray sets the standard as far as forwards are concerned.

    Murray, the Seagulls' leading scorer so far this season, has scored each of his nine goals at the Amex Stadium... oh and they have all been in the league.

    Last time in front of the Brighton faithful, he bagged a hat-trick in a 5-0 win over Norwich.