Brighton vs Manchester City: Head-to-Head Record & Stats
19 competitive meetings since 2017 · Premier League, FA Cup
Head-to-head summary
Manchester City have dominated this fixture in competitive matches since the 2017/18 season, winning 13 of the 19 meetings. Brighton have picked up 3 wins, all coming at home, alongside 3 draws across all competitions. At home, Manchester City have taken 8 wins from 10 games, while Brighton have never won away in this matchup. Manchester City have kept 8 clean sheets, whereas Brighton are yet to keep a clean sheet against them.
Recent encounters show a much tighter balance between the two teams. Brighton won 2–1 on 31 August 2025 and also claimed a 2–1 home win on 9 November 2024. The teams drew 1–1 on 7 January 2026 and 2–2 on 15 March 2025, leaving Manchester City without a win across these 4 recent meetings. Before that stretch, Manchester City won 0–4 at Brighton on 25 April 2024.
Goals are common in this fixture, averaging 3.26 goals per game. Over 1.5 goals has landed in 17 of 19 matches, while over 2.5 goals occurred in 13 of 19. Both teams scored in 11 of 19 games. First half action is frequent, with 17 of 19 matches having at least one goal before half-time. Brighton were behind at half-time 16 times, yet managed to avoid defeat 5 times and won 3. Manchester City were never behind at half-time.
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What the head-to-head says about this meeting
The Round of 16 League Cup tie at Etihad Stadium on Wednesday 28 October 2026 pits 1st-placed Manchester City against 3rd-placed Brighton. Manchester City enter with 21 points from 7 Premier League games, coming off a 5–1 win against AEK Athens FC, while Brighton have 16 points from 7 games and recently beat Crystal Palace 5–0. Manchester City remain unbeaten at home against Brighton with 8 wins from 10 encounters, though Brighton have avoided defeat in their last 4 meetings overall.
Goals & betting stats
Half-time and full-time
HT/FT results
| Half-time ↓ / Full-time → | Brighton | Draw | Manchester City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton ahead at HT | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Level at HT | 0 | 15% | 211% |
| Manchester City ahead at HT | 316% | 211% | 1158% |
19 matches decided in 90 minutes with a recorded half-time score. The side ahead at the break went on to win 11 of 16 times (69%).
Trailed at the break 16 times, came back to win 3.
Most common scores
- Brighton 1–1 Manchester City 2× · 11%
- Brighton 2–1 Manchester City 2× · 11%
- Brighton 0–4 Manchester City 2× · 11%
- Brighton 1–3 Manchester City 2× · 11%
- Brighton 1–4 Manchester City 2× · 11%
- Brighton 0–1 Manchester City 2× · 11%
Home and away record
When Brighton play at home (9 games)
Brighton 3 · Draws 1 · Manchester City 5
When Manchester City play at home (10 games)
Brighton 0 · Draws 2 · Manchester City 8
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Brighton | Draws | Manchester City | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 18 | 3 | 3 | 12 | |
| FA Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Last Brighton vs Manchester City results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester City | 1–1HT 1–0 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 21 | |
| Brighton | 2–1HT 0–1 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 3 | |
| Manchester City | 2–2HT 2–1 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 29 | |
| Brighton | 2–1HT 0–1 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 11 | |
| Brighton | 0–4HT 0–3 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 29 | |
| Manchester City | 2–1HT 2–0 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 9 | |
| Brighton | 1–1HT 1–1 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 32 | |
| Manchester City | 3–1HT 2–0 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 13 | |
| Manchester City | 3–0HT 0–0 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 30 | |
| Brighton | 1–4HT 0–3 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 9 |
Show all 19 meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton | 3–2HT 0–1 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 37 | |
| Manchester City | 1–0HT 1–0 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 18 | |
| Brighton | 0–5HT 0–2 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 35 | |
| Manchester City | 4–0HT 2–0 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 4 | |
| Brighton | 1–4HT 1–2 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 38 | |
| Manchester City | 1–0HT 1–0 | Brighton | FA Cup · Semi-finals | |
| Manchester City | 2–0HT 1–0 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 7 | |
| Manchester City | 3–1HT 2–1 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 31 | |
| Brighton | 0–2HT 0–0 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 1 |
Premier League
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester City | 1–1HT 1–0 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 21 | |
| Brighton | 2–1HT 0–1 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 3 | |
| Manchester City | 2–2HT 2–1 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 29 | |
| Brighton | 2–1HT 0–1 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 11 | |
| Brighton | 0–4HT 0–3 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 29 | |
| Manchester City | 2–1HT 2–0 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 9 | |
| Brighton | 1–1HT 1–1 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 32 | |
| Manchester City | 3–1HT 2–0 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 13 | |
| Manchester City | 3–0HT 0–0 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 30 | |
| Brighton | 1–4HT 0–3 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 9 |
Show all 18 meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton | 3–2HT 0–1 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 37 | |
| Manchester City | 1–0HT 1–0 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 18 | |
| Brighton | 0–5HT 0–2 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 35 | |
| Manchester City | 4–0HT 2–0 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 4 | |
| Brighton | 1–4HT 1–2 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 38 | |
| Manchester City | 2–0HT 1–0 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 7 | |
| Manchester City | 3–1HT 2–1 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 31 | |
| Brighton | 0–2HT 0–0 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 1 |
Cups & Europe
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester City | 1–0HT 1–0 | Brighton | FA Cup · Semi-finals |
Records
31 Aug 2025 · Premier League · Amex Stadium
11 Jul 2020 · Premier League · The American Express Community Stadium
Brighton 1–4 Manchester City (Oct 2021); Brighton 3–2 Manchester City (May 2021); Brighton 0–5 Manchester City (Jul 2020)
Aug 2017 – Jan 2021
Current form
Brighton
- D
- W
- W
- W
- W
3rd in Premier League · 16 pts from 7 games. Last: FK Jablonec 0–0 Brighton (Conference League).
Manchester City
- W
- W
- L
- W
- W
1st in Premier League · 21 pts from 7 games. Last: Manchester City 5–1 AEK Athens FC (Champions League).
Brighton vs Manchester City FAQ
Who has won more Brighton vs Manchester City matches?
Manchester City have won more: 13 wins to Brighton's 3, with 3 draws, from 19 competitive meetings since the 2017/18 season.
What was the last Brighton vs Manchester City result?
Manchester City 1–1 Brighton, played on 7 January 2026 (Premier League).
How many goals are scored in Brighton vs Manchester City games?
The fixture averages 3.26 goals per game. Over 2.5 goals landed in 68% of meetings and both teams scored in 58%.
What is the most common score in Brighton vs Manchester City?
Brighton 1–1 Manchester City, which has happened 2 times in 19 meetings since the 2017/18 season.
What is the biggest win in Brighton vs Manchester City history?
In our records (since the 2017/18 season) the biggest margin is Brighton 0–5 Manchester City, on 11 July 2020 (Premier League).
When do Brighton and Manchester City play next?
Manchester City host Brighton on Saturday 31 October 2026 at 15:00 UTC (League Cup).
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