Manchester United — Brighton & Hove Albion, 16 September: preview and prediction

preview EFL Cup Wednesday 16 September · 19:00 UTC

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Old Trafford · referee F. Hallam Line-ups appear about an hour before kick-off

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Brighton & Hove Albion to score

88% · Brighton & Hove Albion average 3.3 goals per game

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Manchester United 34% draw 23% Brighton & Hove Albion 43%

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Manchester United 32% draw 11% Brighton & Hove Albion 57%

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Line-ups appear about an hour before kick-off

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What to know

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Manchester United host Brighton & Hove Albion in the EFL Cup on 16 September at Old Trafford. Kick-off at 19:00 UTC.

Of the last 2 meetings Manchester United won 2, Brighton & Hove Albion won 0. Aggregate score — 7:2.

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2 Manchester United wins 0 draws 0 Brighton & Hove Albion wins goals 7:2 Manchester United — Brighton & Hove Albion

24/05/2026	Brighton & Hove Albion — Manchester United	0:3	Premier League
25/10/2025	Manchester United — Brighton & Hove Albion	4:2	Premier League