A late goal from Tariq Lamptey saw Brighton and Hove Albion fight back to earn an entertaining 2-2 draw at Aston Villa on Monday. The Seagulls had taken an early lead when Simon Adingra curled a lovely effort into the far corner, only for Ollie Watkins' goal to turn the contest on its head.

Fabian Hurzeler made a bright start at the Amex Stadium but a run of no win in six has seen them slide down the table. Ollie Watkins will return in attack for Villa with Jhon Duran suspended following his harsh red card at Newcastle on Boxing Day.

This 2-2 draw with Brighton means Unai Emery’s team will enter the new year playing catch-up in the race to again qualify for the Champions League through the Premier League. Tariq Lamptey’s 81st minute equaliser meant Villa took only a point from a match they would have claimed three with better finishing and composure in the final third.

Aston Villa ended a hugely successful 2024 with a disappointing 2-2 draw against Brighton as they failed to close the gap on the Premier League's top four.

Brighton & Hove Albion's Tariq Lamptey drove home a late equaliser to earn his side a point in a lively 2-2 draw at Aston Villa in the Premier League on Monday. Villa had come from behind to lead with an Ollie Watkins penalty and a Morgan Rogers effort just after the interval but Brighton deservedly left with a share of the spoils.

Aston Villa wasted a chance to close the gap on the Premier League's top four as Tariq Lamptey's late equaliser salvaged a 2-2 draw for Brighton on Monday.Villa striker Ollie Watkins celebrated his birthday with a goal and an assist for Morgan Rogers,