Villa have drawn last two home games in league
Brighton have not won away in Premier League since opening day
Aston Villa v Brighton (15:00 BST)
Image source, Getty ImagesBoth sides arrive at Villa Park off the back of resounding wins before the international break.
Aston Villa thrashed fellow promoted side Norwich City 5-1 at Carrow Road to move up to 15th in the Premier League.
Brighton got off to a flyer at home to Spurs and scored three unanswered goals with youngster Aaron Connolly hitting a superb brace.
Aston Villa v Brighton (15:00 BST)
Steve Sutcliffe
BBC Sport reporter at Villa Park
Image source, BBC SportAston Villa boss Dean Smith gives a special mention to Tyrone Mings and John McGinn in his programme notes.
Mings made his debut in England's win in Bulgaria to become the first Villa player capped by Three Lions since former midfielder Fabian Delph in 2015 while McGinn scored his first senior hat-trick for Scotland against San Marino.
Smith says he "is proud of the way he [Mings] handled himself, both on and off the pitch" in Sofia.
Aston Villa v Brighton (15:00 BST)
Image source, PA MediaWelcome to Villa Park for today's bottom-half battle between two improving sides.
Can Villa back up their thumping 5-1 victory at Norwich?
Will Brighton be able to sustain the form they showed against Spurs?
Stick with us to find out.
Aston Villa v Brighton (15:00 BST)
Image source, BBC SportAston Villa are unchanged from the side that won 5-1 at Norwich before the international break. Wesley, who scored twice in that win, will be keen to keep up his fine recent form.
Image source, BBC SportBrighton make one change from their 3-0 victory over Spurs. Versatile midfielder Davy Propper replaces Steven Alzate in midfield as boss Graham Potter seeks to build on his side's second win in 17 games.