Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion Highlights - September 16, 2026

Brighton & Hove Albion beat Manchester United 3-2 in EFL Cup on September 16, 2026. The match was played at Old Trafford.

Shea Lacey (8'), Mason Mount (10') scored for Manchester United.

Charalambos Kostoulas (45'+1'), Pascal Gross (65'), Maxim De Cuyper (69') scored for Brighton & Hove Albion.

Their previous five had brought 2 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats. They had won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 in their previous five.

That run had left Brighton & Hove Albion 2 games without defeat.

Olivier Boscagli forced a save for Brighton & Hove Albion on 5 minutes.

Soon after, Shea Lacey scored for Manchester United on 8 minutes after a pass from Youri Tielemans.

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Marcus Rashford’s effort (9'). Shortly afterwards, Mason Mount found the net for Manchester United (10').

Marcus Rashford shot wide for Manchester United on 12 minutes. A block denied Chema Andrés on 24 minutes.

Olivier Boscagli could not find the target for Brighton & Hove Albion (33'). The referee cautioned Chema Andrés of Brighton & Hove Albion on 43 minutes.

Jaouen Hadjam picked out Charalambos Kostoulas, who scored for Brighton & Hove Albion (45'+1').

After the break, Youri Tielemans sent an effort off target for Manchester United (51').

Mason Mount shot wide for Manchester United on 54 minutes.

Moments later, Luka Vuskovic could not find the target for Brighton & Hove Albion (57').

Jaouen Hadjam was booked for Brighton & Hove Albion (59').

Pascal Gross scored for Brighton & Hove Albion on 65 minutes after a pass from Luka Vuskovic.

Soon after, Maxim De Cuyper put one away for Brighton & Hove Albion (69'). Marcus Rashford tested the goalkeeper for Manchester United (77').

Diego Gómez forced a save for Brighton & Hove Albion on 84 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, the referee cautioned Yasin Ayari of Brighton & Hove Albion on 85 minutes.

Substitutions: Manchester United 5, Brighton & Hove Albion 5.

Brighton & Hove Albion controlled 50.4% of possession.

Manchester United had 12 shots with 4 on target, while Brighton & Hove Albion had 18 and 5.

Goalkeeper saves: Manchester United 2, Brighton & Hove Albion 2. Corners: Manchester United 4, Brighton & Hove Albion 3.

Brighton & Hove Albion completed the most passes, 532 in total at 82.7% accuracy. The referee produced 4 yellow cards.