Villa draw in Nashville
Aston Villa finished 2-2 with Nashville on 2 August in a pre-season friendly as both sides rounded off summer preparations. The draw provided extended minutes for squad members and allowed tactical checks on tour as Villa build toward the 2026/27 Premier League kickoff.
Brentford beat QPR 1-0
Brentford secured a 1-0 victory over QPR on 2 August in a pre-season match, taking a narrow win as the squad sharpened defensive and attacking patterns before the league returns. The result offered the coaching staff a useful competitive test while players chased match fitness.
Brighton win at Southampton
Brighton recorded a 1-0 win at Southampton on 2 August in a pre-season fixture, taking positive momentum from the trip as preparations continue. The clean sheet and narrow victory gave managers opportunities to assess backline organisation and finishing under match conditions ahead of the new campaign.
Stoke edge Burnley 1-0
In a 2 August pre-season fixture, Stoke City defeated Burnley 1-0, a tight contest that supplied competitive minutes for both squads. Burnley used the match to trial combinations and assess fitness levels, while the narrow scoreline gave Stoke confidence as they finalise their summer preparations.
Leeds draw Villarreal 1-1
Leeds United drew 1-1 with Villarreal on 2 August in a pre-season outing, securing a balanced result against strong opposition. The match offered Leeds a chance to refine tactical ideas and give squad players key minutes as they prepare for the demands of the coming Premier League season.
Forest held at Birmingham
Nottingham Forest were beaten 1-0 by Birmingham City on 2 August in a pre-season fixture, a tight scoreline that nevertheless gave Forest opportunities to test personnel and match sharpness. The result forms part of the club’s summer schedule as they prepare for competitive action later in August.