League Cup · 16 September 2026
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Manchester United take on Brighton in the League Cup on Wednesday, 16 September 2026 at Old Trafford. Below is our data-driven preview and prediction for this fixture, based on head-to-head history, recent form and league position.
Final result: Manchester United 2–3 Brighton. Brighton won the match.
Manchester United come into this fixture having won 0, drawn 0 and lost 1 of their last 1 game (L), scoring in every game.
Brighton come into this fixture having won 1, drawn 0 and lost 0 of their last 1 game (W), scoring in every game.
In their last 15 meetings, Manchester United have won 6, drawn 0 and lost 7 against Brighton. These fixtures have averaged 2.5 goals per game, with both teams scoring in 40% of them.
Defensively, Manchester United kept 5 clean sheets and Brighton kept 3 across those meetings, giving a useful guide to how tight this matchup tends to be.
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Comp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb 2027 | Manchester United | – | Brighton | Premier League |
| 02 Jan 2027 | Brighton | – | Manchester United | Premier League |
| 16 Sept 2026 | Manchester United | 2–0 | Brighton | League Cup |
| 24 May 2026 | Brighton | 0–3 | Manchester United | Premier League |
| 11 Jan 2026 | Manchester United | 1–2 | Brighton | FA Cup |
