Liam Duckstein
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Manchester United welcome Brighton Hove Albion to Old Trafford on 16 September 2026 in the English Football League Cup, a competition where a standings table does not apply at this stage of the draw. With no league position on record for either side in this competition, the recent form and head-to-head history below carry the context for this fixture.
Head-to-Head Record
These two sides have met 22 times across competitions, with Manchester United holding the edge on 12 wins to Brighton Hove Albion’s 9, alongside 1 draw. Manchester United have scored 37 goals in this fixture against Brighton Hove Albion’s 28, and the pair have averaged 2.95 goals per meeting. Notably, one of these 22 encounters – a 3-0 Manchester United win in September 2020 – also came in the English Football League Cup, the same competition as this fixture.
| Date | Match | Score | Competition | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-24 | Brighton Hove Albion vs Manchester United | 0-3 | English Premier League | 2025-2026 |
| 2026-01-11 | Manchester United vs Brighton Hove Albion | 1-2 | FA Cup | 2025-2026 |
| 2025-10-25 | Manchester United vs Brighton Hove Albion | 4-2 | English Premier League | 2025-2026 |
| 2025-01-19 | Manchester United vs Brighton Hove Albion | 1-3 | English Premier League | 2024-2025 |
| 2024-08-24 | Brighton Hove Albion vs Manchester United | 2-1 | English Premier League | 2024-2025 |
| 2024-05-19 | Brighton Hove Albion vs Manchester United | 0-2 | English Premier League | 2023-2024 |
| 2023-09-16 | Manchester United vs Brighton Hove Albion | 1-3 | English Premier League | 2023-2024 |
| 2023-05-04 | Brighton Hove Albion vs Manchester United | 1-0 | English Premier League | 2022-2023 |
| 2023-04-23 | Brighton Hove Albion vs Manchester United | 0-0 | FA Cup | 2022-2023 |
| 2022-08-07 | Manchester United vs Brighton Hove Albion | 1-2 | English Premier League | 2022-2023 |
| 2022-05-07 | Brighton Hove Albion vs Manchester United | 4-0 | English Premier League | 2021-2022 |
| 2022-02-15 | Manchester United vs Brighton Hove Albion | 2-0 | English Premier League | 2021-2022 |
| 2021-04-04 | Manchester United vs Brighton Hove Albion | 2-1 | English Premier League | 2020-2021 |
| 2020-09-30 | Brighton Hove Albion vs Manchester United | 0-3 | English Football League Cup | 2020-2021 |
| 2020-09-26 | Brighton Hove Albion vs Manchester United | 2-3 | English Premier League | 2020-2021 |
| 2020-06-30 | Brighton Hove Albion vs Manchester United | 0-3 | English Premier League | 2019-2020 |
| 2019-11-10 | Manchester United vs Brighton Hove Albion | 3-1 | English Premier League | 2019-2020 |
| 2019-01-19 | Manchester United vs Brighton Hove Albion | 2-1 | English Premier League | 2018-2019 |
| 2018-08-19 | Brighton Hove Albion vs Manchester United | 3-2 | English Premier League | 2018-2019 |
| 2018-05-04 | Brighton Hove Albion vs Manchester United | 1-0 | English Premier League | 2017-2018 |
| 2018-03-17 | Manchester United vs Brighton Hove Albion | 2-0 | FA Cup | 2017-2018 |
| 2017-11-25 | Manchester United vs Brighton Hove Albion | 1-0 | English Premier League | 2017-2018 |
Manchester United: Recent Form
Manchester United’s last six matches read L W D W L L, for a record of 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses, scoring 13 goals and conceding 11 for a points-per-game figure of 1.17. One clean sheet features in that run, while they failed to score twice. One of those six matches was a friendly against AC Milan, so it should not be read as part of a fully competitive sequence.
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Competition | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-13 | H | Manchester City | English Premier League | 0-1 | L |
| 2026-09-10 | H | Sabah Baku | UEFA Champions League | 4-0 | W |
| 2026-09-06 | A | Everton | English Premier League | 2-2 | D |
| 2026-08-30 | H | Ipswich Town | English Premier League | 5-2 | W |
| 2026-08-22 | A | Hull City | English Premier League | 0-2 | L |
| 2026-08-15 | H | AC Milan | International Club Friendly | 2-4 | L |
Brighton Hove Albion: Recent Form
Brighton Hove Albion’s recent form shows W D L W W D across their last six matches – 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 17 goals scored and only 5 conceded. That defensive record includes 4 clean sheets, and they have failed to score just once, giving them a points-per-game rate of 1.83. All six of these matches were competitive fixtures.
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Competition | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-13 | A | Coventry City | English Premier League | 5-0 | W |
| 2026-09-05 | H | Leeds United | English Premier League | 1-1 | D |
| 2026-08-30 | A | Chelsea | English Premier League | 3-4 | L |
| 2026-08-27 | H | Tromso IL | UEFA Europa Conference League | 4-0 | W |
| 2026-08-23 | H | Aston Villa | English Premier League | 4-0 | W |
| 2026-08-20 | A | Tromso IL | UEFA Europa Conference League | 0-0 | D |
Form and Record at a Glance
- Manchester United lead the all-time head-to-head 12 wins to 9, with 1 draw from 22 meetings.
- The two sides have combined for 65 goals in this fixture, averaging 2.95 per meeting.
- Manchester United’s last six matches produced a points-per-game figure of 1.17, including one friendly.
- Brighton Hove Albion’s points-per-game over their last six matches stands at 1.83, all in competitive football.
- Brighton Hove Albion have kept 4 clean sheets in their last six outings compared to Manchester United’s 1.
- Both sides have a single head-to-head meeting in the English Football League Cup on record, a 3-0 Manchester United win.
How Manchester United and Brighton Hove Albion Compare
Brighton Hove Albion arrive with the stronger recent numbers – a 1.83 points-per-game rate, 17 goals scored and just 5 conceded across their last six matches, four of them ending without the opposition scoring. Manchester United’s equivalent run has been less settled at 1.17 points per game, with 13 goals for and 11 against, and only one clean sheet, though one of those six fixtures was a friendly rather than a competitive test. Neither club carries a league position in this competition, so the head-to-head record and these form figures are the clearest markers available heading into the tie.
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FAQ
How many times have Manchester United and Brighton Hove Albion played each other?
The two sides have met 22 times across all competitions, with Manchester United winning 12, Brighton Hove Albion winning 9, and 1 draw.
Have Manchester United and Brighton Hove Albion met in the League Cup before?
Yes – among their 22 meetings, one came in the English Football League Cup, a 3-0 Manchester United win in September 2020.
What is Manchester United’s current form heading into this fixture?
Manchester United have gone L W D W L L in their last six matches, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses, though one of those games was a friendly against AC Milan.
What is Brighton Hove Albion’s current form heading into this fixture?
Brighton Hove Albion have gone W D L W W D in their last six matches, winning 3, drawing 2 and losing 1, with 17 goals scored and only 5 conceded.