Manchester United v Brighton 2025-26 Kits

Manchester United v Brighton Premier League Fixture Date – Saturday 25 October 2025 Kick-off – 5:30pm Old Trafford, Manchester

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⚔️ Overall Head-to‑Head

  • Since 2017 across all competitions, the two clubs have met 19 times: Manchester United have won 10, Brighton have won 8, and 1 match ended in a draw

  • Across their entire history (including earlier FA Cup and League Cup ties), Manchester United have recorded 20 wins, Brighton have 9, and there have been 5 draws

🏆 Historic Highlight: 1983 FA Cup Final

  • The two clubs clashed memorably in the 1983 FA Cup Final at Wembley: first a dramatic 2–2 draw on 21 May 1983 (Brighton led twice, forced replay), then a 4–0 replay victory for United just five days later on 26 May.

  • This remains Brighton’s only FA Cup final appearance. Key contributors in the replay: Bryan Robson, Norman Whiteside (then the youngest scorer in an FA Cup final), and Arnold Mühren.

🔙 Pre-Premier League Clashes

  • During the 1980s and early 1990s, United and Brighton met in the First Division and domestic cups: notable results include a 1–0 win for Brighton at Old Trafford (Nov 1982), 2–2 draws, and United cup wins through 1993

🆕 Premier League Era (2017–25)

🟡 Recent Premier League meetings:

  • Aug 7, 2022 – Brighton won 2–1 at Old Trafford (Brighton’s first-ever league victory there; Pascal Groß brace)

  • May 4, 2023 – Brighton beat United 1–0 at the Amex Stadium

  • Sep 16, 2023 – Brighton won 3–1 at Old Trafford

  • May 19, 2024 – United earned 2–0 away win at Brighton.

  • Aug 24, 2024 – Brighton edged United 2–1 at home, a frustrating early-season setback for the Reds

  • Jan 19, 2025 – Brighton won 3–1 at Old Trafford again, marking their second home league win vs. United that season

🔢 Recent trend:

  • In Premier League since 2017, Manchester United have won 7 of the encounters, Brighton have won 3

🧠 Standout Players & Records

  • Pascal Groß (Brighton) has scored 7 goals against United (including a brace on 7 August 2022 and a goal in January 2019), making him Brighton’s top scorer versus them

  • Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford have been key scorers for Manchester United in these fixtures, along with Paul Pogba and Danny Welbeck

📊 Head‑to‑Head Summary Table

Category Stats
Total meetings (since 2017) 19
Manchester United Wins 10
Brighton Wins 8
Draws 1
All-time record Man Utd: ~20 wins, Brighton: ~9, Draws: ~5
Average goals per match ~2.8

🧭 Summary

Brighton & Hove Albion have developed into a serious threat to Manchester United, especially since 2022. Their first-ever league win at Old Trafford in 2022 set the tone, and they have since added multiple victories there—making the fixture more balanced than in past eras. Still, United leads overall, especially across longer history and FA Cup dominance.

📅 Upcoming Fixture Details

  • The match is scheduled for Saturday 25 October 2025, with a 5:30 pm BST kick‑off at Old Trafford, Manchester

  • This fixture is part of Matchweek 9 of the 2025–26 Premier League season

🏁 Early Season Form

Manchester United

  • Opened the 2025–26 campaign with mixed performances—most recently drawing 2–2 in their U.S. pre-season final game against Everton, where performances from Bruno Fernandes, Bryan Mbeumo, and Matheus Cunha stood out, though defensive inconsistencies, particularly from Manuel Ugarte, were a concern

  • New head coach Rúben Amorim emphasizes internal squad growth and leadership from players like Fernandes, Harry Maguire, and Diogo Dalot, while also managing recent transfers and player rotations carefully

  • The fixture schedule has been tough so far—facing Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and other heavyweights in the opening weeks, potentially impacting squad freshness by mid‑October

Brighton & Hove Albion

  • Pre-season optimism is high, with top-five ambitions and confidence stemming from consistent top-half finishes in recent years

  • Brighton’s squad continuity and succession planning under owner Tony Bloom and sporting director Paul Barber provide stability despite departures—making them strong dark-horse contenders

🔍 Tactical & Squad Insights

Manchester United

  • Likely to field a 3‑4‑2‑1 formation, mixing experience and youth: backline choices include De Ligt, Maguire, Shaw or Dalot; alongside midfielders Ugarte, Fernandes, and rolling options like Mainoo or Dorgu

  • Bright attacking additions such as Cunha, Mbeumo, and Mount offer pace and movement—though early signs suggest United still need added depth in defensive midfield to handle pressure in tight games

Brighton

  • Their tactical identity under the current coaching setup prioritizes efficient possession and quick transitions, which could trouble United’s exposed midfield.

  • With their rise in reputation, Brighton have found consistency even against bigger clubs, making them a dangerous proposition on any day

⚔️ Key Battle Areas

  1. Midfield control – United must manage Brighton’s attacking midfield runners and creative rhythm.

  2. Consistency – With a bruising fixture run before, United’s fitness levels and squad rotation will be critical.

  3. Set-pieces & transitions – Brighton’s growing aerial threat and quick counters may exploit gaps at the back.

📊 Match Snapshot

Fixture Date Venue Kick-off Context
25 Oct 2025 Old Trafford 3:00 pm BST Brighton looking to cement top-half push; United aiming to steady early-season nerves

🔴 Manchester United – Summer 2025 Transfers

✅ New Signings

  • Matheus Cunha (RW/FW) – joined from Wolverhampton for a reported £62.5 million on 12 June 2025

  • Bryan Mbeumo (FW) – signed from Brentford on 21 July 2025, in a deal worth around £65 million plus £6 million in add‑ons

  • Diego León (DF) – brought in from Cerro Porteño, fee reported around £6 million with add‑ons Enzo Kana‑Biyik (FW) – free transfer from Le Havre

🔄 Departures & Loans

  • Rasmus Højlund is reportedly available for sale with a £30 million valuation, though he wants to stay and fight for his place

  • Marcus Rashford is out on loan at Barcelona; other fringe players like Antony, Sancho, Garnacho, and Malacia are expected to be moved on to free up wages and align with Amorim’s rebuild strategy

  • Veteran departures include retirements and releases such as Jonny Evans, Christian Eriksen, and Victor Lindelöf

🧐 Ongoing Targets

  • United are eyeing Benjamin Šeško (RB Leipzig) as a key striker option and Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) remains another top priority, though Villa’s likely valuation remains around £60 m and Leipzig may demand more than £70 m

  • Fermín López (Barcelona), Morten Hjulmand (Sporting), and João Palhinha (Bayern) are midfield names linked with potential moves amid a need to strengthen central midfield

🔵 Brighton & Hove Albion – Summer 2025 Transfers

✅ Incoming Players

  • Tom Watson (LW) – signed from Sunderland for ≈£10 million on 1 June 2025

  • Diego Coppola (CB) – joined from Hellas Verona for ~£9.5 million on 17 June 2025

  • Maxim De Cuyper (LB) – from Club Brugge for £17.5 million on 5 July 2025; Charalampos Kostoulas (FW) arrived for ~£29.8 million, and Olivier Boscagli (CB) arrived on a free transfer from PSV, plus Yoon Do‑young and Michael Dike for youth squad depth

🚪 Departures

  • João Pedro represents a major loss — the Brazilian striker moved to Chelsea for an estimated £55 million plus £5 million in add‑ons

  • Simon Adingra (LW) joined Sunderland for around £21 million, while Valentín Barco left for RC Strasbourg

  • Youth players like Odeluga Offiah, Jamie Mullins also moved on to lower‑tier clubs1.

🟩 Additional Notes

  • Brighton boss said there’s no plan for further incoming deals this summer, signalling satisfaction with squad structure — injuries excluded

  • Evan Ferguson, on loan at West Ham last season, has now joined Roma on loan with a €40 million buy option after a mixed spell in England.

⚖️ Summary & Impact

Manchester United

  • Big investments in attack with Cunha and Mbeumo; focus now shifting to adding depth up front and reinforcing central midfield.

  • Rebuilding trend under Rúben Amorim requires offloading high‑wage and fringe players to balance the books and reshape squad culture

  • Maintaining squad continuity while refreshing key areas—especially in defence and forward positions.

  • Loss of João Pedro and Adingra is notable, but smart reinforcements like Watson and Kostoulas support ambition to challenge for top‑half or Europa League positions.

📋 Key Transfer Table

Club Summer 2025 In Summer 2025 Out
Manchester United Cunha, Mbeumo, León, Kana-Biyik Højlund (possible sale), Rashford (loan), Sancho, Antony, etc.
Brighton Watson, Coppola, De Cuyper, Kostoulas João Pedro, Adingra, Barco, Ferguson (loan)

🧐 Predictions & Expectations

  • United: At home and buoyed by Fernandes-led leadership, but tactical inexperience and midfield frailties could make it a difficult afternoon.

  • Brighton: Confident in their identity and progression—capable of pulling off an upset or at minimum taking something from the game.

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