Manchester United vs Brighton

England - EFL Cup

Manchester United
Manchester United

2 - 3

16 Sept 2026 15:00

Brighton
Brighton
Match Events
Live Statistics
  • 50%Ball Possession50%
  • 12Total Shots18
  • 4Shots on Target5
  • 4Corners3
  • 5Fouls14
  • 0Yellow Cards4
Head-to-Head
Manchester United
4
wins
1
draws
Brighton
7
wins
50%
BTTS
6/12
92%
OVER 0.5
11/12
83%
OVER 1.5
10/12
67%
OVER 2.5
8/12

Team Performance

Manchester United

Home

VS

Brighton

Away

Points & Results

  • 1.33
    PPG
    1.33
  • 33%
    Wins
    33%
  • 33%
    First to Score
    33%

Goals Scored & Conceded

  • 2.33
    Scored/game
    2.67
  • 2.00
    Conceded/game
    1.67
  • 2.33
    xG
    2.09
  • 1.36
    xGA
    1.14

Trends

  • 67%
    Both Score
    67%
  • 0%
    Clean Sheet
    33%

Manchester United vs Brighton: Statistics and Analysis - EFL Cup 2026/2027

On this page you can check all the key statistics for Manchester United vs Brighton - goals, corners, form, trends, head-to-head record and more.

This EFL Cup match was played on 16/09/2026 (Wednesday) and finished Manchester United 2 - 3 Brighton.

The venue is Old Trafford.

The fixture is part of game week N/A of the EFL Cup season. Manchester United currently sits in position 11th of the EFL Cup table. Brighton occupies position 10th.

Our projection system combines both teams' numbers into percentage chances for the key statistical markets in this match:

For our tips built on these numbers, see the Manchester United vs Brighton prediction page.

Who is the favorite in Manchester United vs Brighton?

According to the latest match odds, is the favorite at an implied probability of about 0%. The full 1X2 market has Manchester United at 1.76, the draw at 0, and Brighton at 0.

Overall performance in the EFL Cup

Manchester United's record so far reads 1W-1D-1L from 3 played a win rate of 33% at 1.33 points per game.

Brighton stands at 1W-1D-1L from 3 played, winning 33% of their matches at 1.33 points per game.

At home, Manchester United has a 200% win rate (2W-0D-0L from 1 played).

On the road, Brighton has won 0% of their matches (0W-0D-1L from 1 played).

Goal statistics for Manchester United vs Brighton

In attack, Manchester United averages 2.33 goals scored per game in the EFL Cup (3 in total), while conceding 2 per game (1 in total).

Brighton averages 2.67 goals scored per game (3 in total) and 1.67 conceded per game (4 in total).

Manchester United's top scorer this season is Benjamin Šeško, with 11 goals.

For Brighton, Danny Welbeck leads the scoring charts with 13 goals this season.

Manchester United's main creator is Bruno Fernandes, with 21 assists.

Yankuba Minteh tops the Brighton assist chart with 4.

More detail - goals home and away, expected goals and first-to-score rates - is in the tables above.

Head-to-head: Manchester United vs Brighton

Manchester United and Brighton have met 12 times in recent years. The record:

  • Manchester United wins: 4

  • Draws: 1

  • Brighton wins: 7

Frequently asked questions about Manchester United vs Brighton

When was Manchester United vs Brighton played?

The match was played on 16/09/2026 (Wednesday) and finished Manchester United 2 - 3 Brighton.

What is the head-to-head record between Manchester United and Brighton?

Across their last 12 meetings the record is 4-1-7 (Manchester United wins – draws – Brighton wins).

What was the last match between Manchester United and Brighton?

The two sides last met on 24/05/2026, and the result was Brighton 0 vs 3 Manchester United. Full details: Manchester United vs Brighton, 24/05/2026.

Who is the favorite in Manchester United vs Brighton?

is the favorite at odds of , an implied probability of about 0%. Manchester United is priced at 1.76, the draw at 0 and Brighton at 0.

Where can I find Manchester United vs Brighton stats?

All key statistics for Manchester United vs Brighton are on this page, updated in real time.