Read our Privacy noticeJack Hinshelwood scored a late own goal which handed Aston Villa a scrappy 1-0 Premier League victory over Brighton. Brighton introduced James Milner for Carlos Baleba for a record-equalling 653rd Premier League appearance inside the first period and went level with Gareth Barry, who has held the record since September 2017. Aston Villa forced Bart Verbruggen into making the first save of the contest, Jadon Sancho made a slick pass into Morgan Rogers, who fired straight at the Brighton goalkeeper from a tight angle. Baleba was booked in the second minute and Hurzeler decided to bring him off midway through the first half for Milner. Baleba was visibly distraught after slumping down on the Brighton bench and was pictured with his shirt over his head following his early substitution.

Source: Express February 11, 2026 22:03 UTC