Eddie Howe’s side claimed their third successive win in all competitions on Saturday, a 4-0 success at struggling Ipswich, while Villa recorded their fourth win in five games with a 2-1 triumph over Manchester City. Villa will hope to avoid a repeat of last year’s 5-1 defeat in the corresponding fixture.

Opponents Brighton are winless in six league matches, drawing four of them, since beating Bournemouth 2-1 on 23 November. Villa have won eight of their nine top-flight home matches against the Seagulls, including a 6-1 victory early last season when Ollie Watkins scored a hat-trick.