Aston Villa’s first-choice goalkeeper, Emi Martinez, has been ruled out of the match against Brighton due to an injury sustained during the warm-up. Marco Bizot will take over the goalkeeping duties in his absence.
Emi Martinez Injury Update
Martinez was set to make his 15th appearance of the season when he picked up the injury right before kick-off. This unexpected change means that Bizot, who has already played five games for Villa this season, will step in as the starter.
Previous Performances
- Marco Bizot has made five appearances this season.
- Bizot previously replaced Martinez in a Europa League match against Feyenoord, where he maintained a clean sheet in a 2–0 win.
Aston Villa’s Current Form
Villa is aiming for their sixth consecutive victory across all competitions today. They are also looking for their second successive away win, following a 2–1 triumph against Leeds United ten days ago.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Brighton and Aston Villa have a competitive history in the Premier League. Here are some key statistics:
- Brighton has only one victory in their last nine matches against Aston Villa, a 1–0 win at home in May 2024.
- Aston Villa has triumphed in three of their last four away league encounters against Brighton.
- This performance equals Villa’s wins from their first 11 visits to Brighton.
Aston Villa fans will be eager to see how their team performs against Brighton in the absence of their star goalkeeper. With the current form, they remain hopeful for another successful outing.
