Brighton went ahead in the first minute through Alexis Mac Allister, but Danny Ings scored a pair of goals to deliver Villa three more points on the table.
The Seagulls sit seventh with 21 points after a mini two-game winning streak ended Sunday.
How to watch Brighton vs Aston Villa live, stream link and start time Kick off: 11:30 am ET, Sunday TV channel: USA Network Online: Stream via NBCSports.com
Japan international Kaoru Mitoma was a notable absentee as Brighton announced their starting XI to face Aston Villa at the Amex Stadium
Aston Villa team news, injuries, lineup options OUT: Philippe Coutinho (thigh), Diego Carlos (achilles)
BRIGHTON 1-2 ASTON VILLA