Manchester United vs Brighton
England, FA Cup - 3rd Round

Match Events

All
Top
End of 90 Minutes
1 - 2
Shea Lacey
Shea Lacey
Second Yellow Card
89'
Benjamin Šeško
Benjamin Šeško
Bruno Fernandes
Field Goal
85'
64'
Field Goal
Danny Welbeck
Brajan Gruda
Danny Welbeck
Halftime
0 - 1
12'
Field Goal
Brajan Gruda
Brajan Gruda
Commentary
+6'
90
FULL-TIME: MANCHESTER UNITED 1-2 BRIGHTON.
+5'
90
SAVED!!! Was that the last chance for Manchester United to save this game? Dalot smashes a long, cross-field ball from deep after the hosts win a free-kick inside their own half, and Maguire meets it at the far post with a low header into the gloves of Steele!
+3'
90
Yellow Card
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
Charalampos Kostoulas
Charalampos Kostoulas
Kostoulas is also booked for his involvement in that fracas, which in truth was instigated by the young Brighton forward.

Key Players

Attacker
Midfielder
Defender
Benjamin Šeško
0.39
Expected Goals
0
3
Shots On Target
0
90
Min
13
Kaoru Mitoma

Stats

60%
Possession
40%
1.78
Expected Goals
1.13
19
Total Shots
13
8
Shots On Target
2

Actual Play Time

Actual 53:16
Total 96:18

Shot Map

Brajan Gruda
Brajan Gruda
Goal
12'
Regular Play
Situation
Left foot
Shot Type
0.39
xG
0.56
xGOT

Match Info

Simon Hooper
Referee
Old Trafford
Match Attendance: 73,888
TV Channels
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About Manchester United vs Brighton

The match between Manchester United and Brighton in the 3rd Round of FA Cup, held on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at Old Trafford, ended with a score of Manchester United 1 - 2 Brighton.

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Stats for Manchester United vs. Brighton

The game between Manchester United and Brighton ended with a score of Manchester United 1 - 2 Brighton. On 365Scores, you can check all the head-to-head results between these teams. Explore the stats for Manchester United and Brighton, including ball possession, goal kicks, yellow and red cards, and much more!

Possession
60% - 40%
Expected Goals
1.78 - 1.13
Total Shots
19 - 13
Shots On Target
8 - 2
Big Chances Created
2 - 4
Corners
6 - 1
Offsides
4 - 4
Passes Completed
445 - 294
Red Cards
1 - 0
Attacks
96 - 72
Shots Off Target
8 - 5
Shots Blocked
3 - 2
Hit Woodwork
0 - 0
Expected Goals On Target
1.86 - 1.71
Free Kicks
15 - 11
Shots Inside The Box
13 - 9
Total Passes
524 - 361
Shots Outside The Box
6 - 4
Big Chances Missed
2 - 2
Expected Assists
1.13 - 1.06
Crosses Completed
6/24 (25%) - 3/8 (38%)
Passes Own Half
228 - 191
Passes Opposition Half
320 - 178
Long Passes Completed
24/40 (60%) - 28/54 (52%)
Throw-Ins
22 - 13
Key Passes
15 - 8
Passes Into Final Third
117 - 62
Backward Passes
82 - 68
Goal Kicks
7 - 14
Interceptions
9 - 8
Expected Goals Conceded
1.13 - 1.78
Goalkeeper Saves
1 - 7
Tackles Won
12/23 (52%) - 11/22 (50%)
Clearances
12 - 30
Duels Won
55 - 48
Aerial Duels Won
9/19 (47%) - 10/19 (53%)
Ground Duels Won
46/84 (55%) - 38/84 (45%)
Was Fouled
15 - 11
Successful Dribbles
8/21 (38%) - 5/14 (36%)
Was Dribbled Past
13 - 9
Final Third Possession Won
6 - 1
Possession Lost
146 - 128
Fouls
11 - 15
Yellow Cards
2 - 1
Substitutions
4 - 5

Lineups for Manchester United vs. Brighton

The lineups for Manchester United and Brighton were set with the goal of securing victory in this crucial match. Fans closely followed the team selections and absences for this important fixture. The choice of starters and substitutes played a vital role in both teams' preparations. Both Manchester United and Brighton made tactical adjustments to maximise their performance on the pitch.

Home Team: Manchester UnitedCoach: Darren Fletcher.
Goalkeeper: Senne Lammens.
Defenders: Patrick Dorgu, Lisandro Martinez, Leny Yoro, Diogo Dalot.
Midfielders: Kobbie Mainoo, Manuel Ugarte, Bruno Fernandes, Mason Mount.
Attackers: Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Šeško.
Subs: Harry Maguire, Casemiro, Shea Lacey, Joshua Zirkzee, Altay Bayindir, Ayden Heaven, Tyrell Malacia, Tyler Fletcher, Jack Fletcher.

Missing Players: Bryan Mbeumo, Noussair Mazraoui, Amad Diallo, Matthijs de Ligt.

Away Team: BrightonCoach: Fabian Hürzeler.
Goalkeeper: Jason Steele.
Defenders: Ferdi Kadioglu, Olivier Boscagli, Diego Coppola, Joël Veltman.
Midfielders: Pascal Gross, Jack Hinshelwood, Diego Gomez, Brajan Gruda.
Attackers: Georginio Rutter, Danny Welbeck.
Subs: Jan Paul van Hecke, Yasin Ayari, Kaoru Mitoma, Tom Watson, Charalampos Kostoulas, Bart Verbruggen, Lewis Dunk, Charlie Tasker, Harry Howell.

Missing Players: Mats Wieffer, Adam Webster, Carlos Baleba, Solly March, Stefanos Tzimas, Yankuba Minteh.

Event Details:

Name: Manchester United vs. Brighton
Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026
Location: Old Trafford
Capacity: 74310

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