Brighton vs Manchester United: Head-to-Head Record & Stats
23 competitive meetings since 2017 · Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup
Head-to-head summary
Across 23 competitive matches since the 2017/18 season, Manchester United hold a narrow edge with 12 wins to Brighton's 10, alongside 1 draw. Draws are extremely rare in this fixture, with only 1 match finishing level in all competitions and 0 draws across 18 Premier League meetings. Brighton have proven a tough match home and away, winning 5 of their 11 home fixtures and matching that with 5 wins from 12 visits to Manchester United.
Brighton have won 3 of the last 5 meetings between the sides in all competitions. In 2026, Brighton earned a 1–2 victory at Manchester United in the FA Cup on 11 January and a 2–3 League Cup win there on 16 September 2026 after trailing 2–1 at half-time. Manchester United's clearest response came in the Premier League on 24 May 2026, securing a 0–3 away victory at Brighton.
Games between these sides average 3.04 goals per game, with over 2.5 goals landing in 16 of 23 matches (70%). Second-half action is frequent, with 57% of total goals coming after the break, although 17 of 22 matches still featured at least one goal in the first half. Early leads matter, as the side ahead at half-time went on to win in 13 of 15 instances. The most common scorelines include 0–3, 2–1, and 0–2, each occurring 3 times.
Next meeting
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Goals & betting stats
Half-time and full-time
HT/FT results
| Half-time ↓ / Full-time → | Brighton | Draw | Manchester United |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton ahead at HT | 627% | 0 | 15% |
| Level at HT | 314% | 0 | 418% |
| Manchester United ahead at HT | 15% | 0 | 732% |
22 matches decided in 90 minutes with a recorded half-time score. The side ahead at the break went on to win 13 of 15 times (87%).
Trailed at the break 8 times, came back to win 1.
Trailed at the break 7 times, came back to win 1.
Most common scores
- Brighton 0–3 Manchester United 3× · 13%
- Brighton 2–1 Manchester United 3× · 13%
- Brighton 0–2 Manchester United 3× · 13%
- Brighton 3–2 Manchester United 2× · 9%
- Brighton 3–1 Manchester United 2× · 9%
- Brighton 1–0 Manchester United 2× · 9%
Home and away record
When Brighton play at home (11 games)
Brighton 5 · Draws 1 · Manchester United 5
When Manchester United play at home (12 games)
Brighton 5 · Draws 0 · Manchester United 7
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Brighton | Draws | Manchester United | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 18 | 8 | 0 | 10 | |
| FA Cup | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| League Cup | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Last Brighton vs Manchester United results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | 2–3HT 2–1 | Brighton | League Cup · Round of 32 | |
| Brighton | 0–3HT 0–2 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 38 | |
| Manchester United | 1–2HT 0–1 | Brighton | FA Cup · Round of 64 | |
| Manchester United | 4–2HT 2–0 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 9 | |
| Manchester United | 1–3HT 1–1 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 22 | |
| Brighton | 2–1HT 1–0 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 2 | |
| Brighton | 0–2HT 0–0 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 38 | |
| Manchester United | 1–3HT 0–1 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 5 | |
| Brighton | 1–0HT 0–0 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 28 | |
| Brighton | 0–0 (6–7 pens)HT 0–0 | Manchester United | FA Cup · Semi-finals |
Show all 23 meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | 1–2HT 0–2 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 1 | |
| Brighton | 4–0HT 1–0 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 36 | |
| Manchester United | 2–0HT 0–0 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 18 | |
| Manchester United | 2–1HT 0–1 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 30 | |
| Brighton | 0–3HT 0–1 | Manchester United | League Cup · 8th Finals | |
| Brighton | 2–3HT 1–1 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 3 | |
| Brighton | 0–3HT 0–2 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 32 | |
| Manchester United | 3–1HT 2–0 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 12 | |
| Manchester United | 2–1HT 2–0 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 23 | |
| Brighton | 3–2HT 3–1 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 2 | |
| Brighton | 1–0HT 0–0 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 37 | |
| Manchester United | 2–0HT 1–0 | Brighton | FA Cup · Quarter-finals | |
| Manchester United | 1–0HT 0–0 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 13 |
Premier League
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton | 0–3HT 0–2 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 38 | |
| Manchester United | 4–2HT 2–0 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 9 | |
| Manchester United | 1–3HT 1–1 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 22 | |
| Brighton | 2–1HT 1–0 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 2 | |
| Brighton | 0–2HT 0–0 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 38 | |
| Manchester United | 1–3HT 0–1 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 5 | |
| Brighton | 1–0HT 0–0 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 28 | |
| Manchester United | 1–2HT 0–2 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 1 | |
| Brighton | 4–0HT 1–0 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 36 | |
| Manchester United | 2–0HT 0–0 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 18 |
Show all 18 meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | 2–1HT 0–1 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 30 | |
| Brighton | 2–3HT 1–1 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 3 | |
| Brighton | 0–3HT 0–2 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 32 | |
| Manchester United | 3–1HT 2–0 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 12 | |
| Manchester United | 2–1HT 2–0 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 23 | |
| Brighton | 3–2HT 3–1 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 2 | |
| Brighton | 1–0HT 0–0 | Manchester United | Premier League · Matchday 37 | |
| Manchester United | 1–0HT 0–0 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 13 |
Cups & Europe
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | 2–3HT 2–1 | Brighton | League Cup · Round of 32 | |
| Manchester United | 1–2HT 0–1 | Brighton | FA Cup · Round of 64 | |
| Brighton | 0–0 (6–7 pens)HT 0–0 | Manchester United | FA Cup · Semi-finals | |
| Brighton | 0–3HT 0–1 | Manchester United | League Cup · 8th Finals | |
| Manchester United | 2–0HT 1–0 | Brighton | FA Cup · Quarter-finals |
Records
7 May 2022 · Premier League · The American Express Community Stadium
24 May 2026 · Premier League · Amex Stadium
Manchester United 4–2 Brighton (Oct 2025)
Jan 2019 – Feb 2022
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 United
- L
- D
- L
- D
- D
13th in Premier League · 7 pts from 7 games. Last: Como 4–1 Manchester United (Champions League).
Brighton vs Manchester United FAQ
Who has won more Brighton vs Manchester United matches?
Manchester United have won more: 12 wins to Brighton's 10, with 1 draw, from 23 competitive meetings since the 2017/18 season.
What was the last Brighton vs Manchester United result?
Manchester United 2–3 Brighton, played on 16 September 2026 (League Cup).
How many goals are scored in Brighton vs Manchester United games?
The fixture averages 3.04 goals per game. Over 2.5 goals landed in 70% of meetings and both teams scored in 52%.
What is the most common score in Brighton vs Manchester United?
Brighton 0–3 Manchester United, which has happened 3 times in 23 meetings since the 2017/18 season.
What is the biggest win in Brighton vs Manchester United history?
In our records (since the 2017/18 season) the biggest margin is Brighton 4–0 Manchester United, on 7 May 2022 (Premier League).
When do Brighton and Manchester United play next?
Brighton host Manchester United on Saturday 2 January 2027 at 12:30 UTC (Premier League).
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