Brighton vs Manchester United

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Premier League · May 24, 2026 · 15:00 · Amex Stadium

Final score: Brighton 0–3 Manchester United

Expert tip

1X2: 2 · Rinalds

Match preview

The Amex Stadium prepares for a captivating Premier League clash on May 24, 2026, as Brighton host Manchester United. The Seagulls enter this fixture in formidable home form, having won four of their last five matches, a run that belies their season-long 38% win rate. With 43 goals scored and 37 conceded, they’ve proven capable both in attack and defence. Historically, Brighton have enjoyed a surprising degree of success against United, winning three of their last five encounters, including a memorable 3-1 victory and a recent 2-1 triumph.

Manchester United, meanwhile, arrive with a more inconsistent recent record, securing two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five outings. Their 47% win rate for the season, bolstered by 57 goals scored, suggests a potent attack despite conceding 45. The narrative here is fascinating: Brighton's strong recent form and historical dominance over United against a Red Devils side desperate to assert their authority. The bookmakers’ odds favour a draw (45%) or a Brighton win (45%), with an away victory deemed less likely (10%). Expect a tightly contested affair where Brighton's home advantage and recent H2H record could prove decisive.

Standings

Brighton: #8 · 53 Pts · 38 P (14W 11D 13L)
Manchester United: #3 · 71 Pts · 38 P (20W 11D 7L)

Recent form

Brighton

L May 17, 2026: Leeds 1–0 Brighton
W May 9, 2026: Brighton 3–0 Wolves
L May 2, 2026: Newcastle 3–1 Brighton
W Apr 21, 2026: Brighton 3–0 Chelsea
D Apr 18, 2026: Tottenham 2–2 Brighton

Manchester United

W May 17, 2026: Manchester United 3–2 Nottingham Forest
D May 9, 2026: Sunderland 0–0 Manchester United
W May 3, 2026: Manchester United 3–2 Liverpool
W Apr 27, 2026: Manchester United 2–1 Brentford
W Apr 18, 2026: Chelsea 0–1 Manchester United

Head-to-head

2026-01-11T16:30:00+00:00: Manchester United 1–2 Brighton
2025-10-25T16:30:00+00:00: Manchester United 4–2 Brighton
2025-01-19T14:00:00+00:00: Manchester United 1–3 Brighton
2024-08-24T11:30:00+00:00: Brighton 2–1 Manchester United
2024-05-19T15:00:00+00:00: Brighton 0–2 Manchester United

Lineups

Brighton (Formation: 4-2-3-1)

1. B. Verbruggen, 27. M. Wieffer, 6. J. P. van Hecke, 21. O. Boscagli, 24. F. Kadioglu, 26. Y. Ayari, 30. P. Gross, 25. D. Gomez, 13. J. Hinshelwood, 11. Y. Minteh, 18. D. Welbeck

Manchester United (Formation: 4-2-3-1)

31. S. Lammens, 2. D. Dalot, 3. N. Mazraoui, 26. A. Heaven, 23. L. Shaw, 18. Casemiro, 37. K. Mainoo, 19. B. Mbeumo, 8. B. Fernandes, 10. M. Cunha, 30. B. Sesko

Match events

33' Goal Normal Goal — P. Dorgu (Manchester United) (assists: B. Fernandes)
44' Goal Normal Goal — B. Mbeumo (Manchester United) (assists: A. Diallo)
45'+3 Card Yellow Card — K. Mainoo (Manchester United)
46' subst Substitution 1 — M. De Cuyper (Brighton) (assists: Y. Minteh)
48' Goal Normal Goal — B. Fernandes (Manchester United) (assists: P. Dorgu)
59' subst Substitution 2 — D. Welbeck (Brighton) (assists: C. Kostoulas)
59' subst Substitution 3 — D. Gomez (Brighton) (assists: S. March)
59' subst Substitution 4 — J. Milner (Brighton) (assists: C. Baleba)
62' subst Substitution 1 — P. Dorgu (Manchester United) (assists: S. Lacey)
74' subst Substitution 2 — B. Mbeumo (Manchester United) (assists: J. Zirkzee)
74' subst Substitution 3 — M. Mount (Manchester United) (assists: T. Fletcher)
75' subst Substitution 4 — N. Mazraoui (Manchester United) (assists: L. Yoro)
75' subst Substitution 5 — J. Hinshelwood (Brighton) (assists: G. Rutter)
82' subst Substitution 5 — L. Shaw (Manchester United) (assists: T. Malacia)