Man City v Brighton 2025-26 Kits

Manchester City v Brighton & Hove Albion
Premier League 2025/26
Fixture Date – Wednesday 7 January 2026
Kick-off – 8pm
Etihad Stadium, Manchester

⚔️ Historical Head-to-Head Record

  • Across all competitions since the 1920s, Manchester City have played Brighton at least 34 times, winning 21, drawing 6, and losing 7 .

  • In more recent Premier League clashes (since Brighton’s top-flight promotion), of around 17–18 matches, City have won 13, Brighton 2, with 2 draws

📅 Recent Premier League Encounters

  • 3–2 Brighton win on May 18, 2021 — Brighton’s first top-flight win over City since 1981; Dan Burn scored the winner under dramatic circumstances

  • 1–1 draw on May 24, 2023 — A tight encounter between the clubs ended all square

  • 1–2 Brighton win on Nov 9, 2024 at Amex Stadium — Brighton stunned City and triggered Guardiola’s first-ever four-game losing streak as a manager. Goals from João Pedro and Matt O’Riley overturned Haaland’s opener

  • 2–2 draw at the Etihad, Mar 15, 2025 — City twice led through Erling Haaland (marking 100 Premier League goal involvements in just 94 games) and Omar Marmoush, only for Brighton to equalise via Estupiñán’s free kick and a City own goal. It dented City’s Champions League hopes

📊 Statistics & Trends

  • Their Premier League duels have averaged around 3.35–3.39 goals per match, often with both sides scoring (BTTS in 53% of matches).

  • Brighton’s wins are rare but impactful, while City dominate the overall head-to-head trend.

🏆 Key Moments & Milestones

  • Brighton’s breakthrough victory, 3–2 in May 2021, ended decades without a win and fueled morale.

  • Haaland’s record breaking: His goal in March 2025 versus Brighton marked his 100th goal involvement in just 94 Premier League games—a milestone eclipsing even Alan Shearer’s pace.

  • Guardiola’s first-ever streak of four consecutive defeats, culminating with the November 2024 Brighton loss—a rare blip in his managerial career

🧾 Summary Table

Date Competition Venue Score Key Highlights
May 18, 2021 Premier League Away (Albion) 3–2 (Brighton win) Historic first league win over City
May 24, 2023 Premier League Home (Brighton) 1–1 Draw Tight, balanced battle
Nov 9, 2024 Premier League Home (Brighton) 2–1 (Brighton win) Major upset, Guardiola’s losing streak
Mar 15, 2025 Premier League Away (City) 2–2 Draw Haaland record, Brighton cameback draw

 

🧠 What It All Means

  • City’s dominance overall is evident, but Brighton have delivered memorable shocks—often at pivotal moments.

  • Recent trends show Brighton believe they can compete—two wins and two draws in the last four meetings proves it.

  • Performance swings: Haaland’s brilliance contrasts City’s vulnerability in key matches when missing Rodri and others

📅 Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Competition: Premier League 2025/26 (Matchweek 21)
Date: Wednesday 7 January 2026
Kick-off: 8:00 pm (UK time)
Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester

🗂️ Matchweek Schedule Context

  • This fixture sits in Matchweek 21, where all games kick off at 8:00 pm GMT—including this match—as per the official Premier League schedule for that midweek round.

  • In the broader calendar, it follows City hosting Chelsea on Saturday 3 January, then this Brighton home game, and comes before City face Manchester United away on Saturday 17 January

⚽ Head‑to‑Head Context & Recent Trends

  • As of early 2025, Brighton had managed two notable results against City, including a Premier League win in November 2024 and a draw in March 2025, marking a rare dip in City’s typically dominant record.

  • The fixture on 7 January will likely carry the same tactical battles: can Brighton produce another surprise, or will City reaffirm control in their home stadium?

🏟️ Tickets & Hospitality

  • Official tickets and hospitality packages for this match are already on sale via Eventmasters

✅ Quick Snapshot

Fixture Details
Match Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Date & Time Wednesday 7 January 2026, 20:00 GMT
Stadium Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Context Premier League Matchweek 21
Ticketing Via Manchester City official site, membership required
Head‑to‑Head Trends Brighton have spring surprises; City usually dominate

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