Manchester United 1-2 Brighton final score - 11 January 2026, FA Cup

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Highlights

Manchester United Manchester United
Brighton Brighton
End of game
90+3'
C. Kostoulas
H. Maguire
90+3'
90+2'
T. Watson
B. Gruda
S. Lacey
90'
S. Lacey
87'
B. Sesko
B. Fernandes
85'
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83'
C. Kostoulas
G. Rutter
Casemiro
M. Ugarte
79'
H. Maguire
L. Martinez
79'
78'
K. Mitoma
D. Welbeck
77'
Y. Ayari
J. Veltman
77'
J. van Hecke
D. Gomez
64'
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D. Welbeck
B. Gruda
J. Zirkzee
K. Mainoo
62'
S. Lacey
M. Mount
62'
K. Mainoo
60'
Half-time
12'
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B. Gruda
Kick-off

Game Statistics

Manchester United Manchester United
Brighton Brighton
16
Total shots
7
8
Clearances
14
7
Shots on target
2
6
Corners
1
14
Free Kicks
11
60
Possession (%)
40
11
Fouls
14
3
Yellow card
1
1
Red card
0
4
Offside
4
9
Shots off target
5
2
Shots blocked
2
14
Fouled against
11
4
Substitutions
5

Form

Last matches

Manchester United
Manchester United Last matches
D L W D D D
Wins

1/6 (17%)

Draw

4/6 (67%)

Losses

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.33 Total goals
83% BTTS
1.67 Goals scored
1.67 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

7 Jan 2026 - Premier League

Burnley
2 :  2
Manchester United

4 Jan 2026 - Premier League

Leeds
1 :  1
Manchester United

30 Dec 2025 - Premier League

Manchester United
1 :  1
Wolves

26 Dec 2025 - Premier League

Manchester United
1 :  0
Newcastle

21 Dec 2025 - Premier League

Aston Villa
2 :  1
Manchester United

15 Dec 2025 - Premier League

Manchester United
4 :  4
Bournemouth
W L D D W D
Wins

2/6 (33%)

Draw

3/6 (50%)

Losses

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.33 Total goals
67% BTTS
1.83 Goals scored
1.5 Goals conceded
33% Over 2.5
67% Under 2.5

30 Dec 2025 - Premier League

Manchester United
1 :  1
Wolves

26 Dec 2025 - Premier League

Manchester United
1 :  0
Newcastle

15 Dec 2025 - Premier League

Manchester United
4 :  4
Bournemouth

4 Dec 2025 - Premier League

Manchester United
1 :  1
West Ham

24 Nov 2025 - Premier League

Manchester United
0 :  1
Everton

25 Oct 2025 - Premier League

Manchester United
4 :  2
Brighton
D W W L D D
Wins

2/6 (33%)

Draw

3/6 (50%)

Losses

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.5 Total goals
100% BTTS
2 Goals scored
1.5 Goals conceded
83% Over 2.5
17% Under 2.5

7 Jan 2026 - Premier League

Burnley
2 :  2
Manchester United

4 Jan 2026 - Premier League

Leeds
1 :  1
Manchester United

21 Dec 2025 - Premier League

Aston Villa
2 :  1
Manchester United

8 Dec 2025 - Premier League

Wolves
1 :  4
Manchester United

30 Nov 2025 - Premier League

Crystal Palace
1 :  2
Manchester United

8 Nov 2025 - Premier League

Tottenham
2 :  2
Manchester United
Brighton
Brighton Last matches
L D L D W D
Wins

1/6 (17%)

Draw

3/6 (50%)

Losses

2/6 (33%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.17 Total goals
50% BTTS
1 Goals scored
1.17 Goals conceded
33% Over 2.5
67% Under 2.5

7 Jan 2026 - Premier League

Manchester City
1 :  1
Brighton

3 Jan 2026 - Premier League

Brighton
2 :  0
Burnley

30 Dec 2025 - Premier League

West Ham
2 :  2
Brighton

27 Dec 2025 - Premier League

Arsenal
2 :  1
Brighton

20 Dec 2025 - Premier League

Brighton
0 :  0
Sunderland

13 Dec 2025 - Premier League

Liverpool
2 :  0
Brighton
W W L D D W
Wins

3/6 (50%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Losses

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.83 Total goals
50% BTTS
1.83 Goals scored
1 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

3 Jan 2026 - Premier League

Brighton
2 :  0
Burnley

20 Dec 2025 - Premier League

Brighton
0 :  0
Sunderland

7 Dec 2025 - Premier League

Brighton
1 :  1
West Ham

3 Dec 2025 - Premier League

Brighton
3 :  4
Aston Villa

22 Nov 2025 - Premier League

Brighton
2 :  1
Brentford

1 Nov 2025 - Premier League

Brighton
3 :  0
Leeds
D W L L D D
Wins

1/6 (17%)

Draw

3/6 (50%)

Losses

2/6 (33%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.17 Total goals
50% BTTS
1 Goals scored
1.17 Goals conceded
33% Over 2.5
67% Under 2.5

7 Jan 2026 - Premier League

Manchester City
1 :  1
Brighton

30 Dec 2025 - Premier League

West Ham
2 :  2
Brighton

27 Dec 2025 - Premier League

Arsenal
2 :  1
Brighton

13 Dec 2025 - Premier League

Liverpool
2 :  0
Brighton

30 Nov 2025 - Premier League

Nottingham Forest
0 :  2
Brighton

9 Nov 2025 - Premier League

Crystal Palace
0 :  0
Brighton

Head to head

Manchester United

33 %

Draw

0 %

Brighton

67 %

Average stats (last H2H results)

3.33
Total goals
66.67%
BTTS
1.5
Goals scored
1.83
Goals conceded
66.67%
Over 2.5
33.33%
Under 2.5

25 Oct 2025 - Premier League

Manchester United
4 :  2
Brighton

19 Jan 2025 - Premier League

Manchester United
1 :  3
Brighton

24 Aug 2024 - Premier League

Brighton
2 :  1
Manchester United

19 May 2024 - Premier League

Brighton
0 :  2
Manchester United

16 Sept 2023 - Premier League

Manchester United
1 :  3
Brighton

4 May 2023 - Premier League

Brighton
1 :  0
Manchester United

Last starting 11

Manchester United

Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1

37
K. Mainoo
15
L. Yoro
30
B. Sesko
13
P. Dorgu
31
S. Lammens
8
B. Fernandes
2
D. Dalot
10
M. Cunha
6
L. Martinez
25
M. Ugarte
7
M. Mount
24
F. Kadioglu
18
D. Welbeck
30
P. Gross
34
J. Veltman
21
O. Boscagli
10
G. Rutter
8
B. Gruda
13
J. Hinshelwood
25
D. Gomez
42
D. Coppola
23
J. Steele

Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1

Brighton

Substitutes

Manchester United
Manchester United
Goalkeeper

A. Bayindir

Defender

A. Heaven

H. Maguire

L. Martinez 79'

T. Malacia

Midfielder

J. Fletcher

T. Fletcher

S. Lacey

M. Mount 62'

Casemiro

M. Ugarte 79'

Forward

J. Zirkzee

K. Mainoo 62'

Brighton
Brighton
Goalkeeper

B. Verbruggen

Defender

J. van Hecke

D. Gomez 77'

L. Dunk

Midfielder

Y. Ayari

J. Veltman 77'

C. Tasker

K. Mitoma

D. Welbeck 78'

H. Howell

Forward

T. Watson

B. Gruda 90'

C. Kostoulas

G. Rutter 83'

Missing players

Manchester United
Manchester United
Brighton
Brighton
Defender

A. Webster

M. Wieffer

Midfielder

S. March

Forward

Y. Minteh

S. Tzimas

Live Commentary

90+5' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Manchester United in their own half.

90+5'  

Throw-in Brighton.

90+3' carton_jaune_1

Harry Maguire (Manchester United) gets a yellow card.

90+3' carton_jaune_1

Charalampos Kostoulas (Brighton) has received a first yellow card.

90+2'  

Ball safe as Manchester United is awarded a throw-in in their half.

90+2'  

Throw-in for Brighton in the half of Manchester United.

90+1'  

Manchester United awarded a throw-in in their own half.

90'  

Simon Hooper awards the home team a throw-in.

90' carton_jr_1

Shea Lacey has been booked for the second time in this match - the red card is coming out!

89' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Brighton in the half of Manchester United.

88' coup_franc_1

Can Brighton capitalize from this dangerous free kick?

87' carton_jaune_1

Shea Lacey for Manchester United has been booked by Simon Hooper and receives a first yellow card.

87' coup_franc_1

Brighton awarded a free kick in their own half.

85' but_1

Benjamin Sesko (Manchester United) heads in to reduce the deficit to 1-2. That's a fine assist from Bruno Fernandes.

85' corner_1

Corner awarded to Manchester United.

84'  

Throw-in for Manchester United in the half of Brighton.

84'  

Simon Hooper awards the away team a throw-in.

83' substitution_1

The away team have replaced Georginio Rutter with Charalampos Kostoulas. This is the fourth substitution made today by Fabian Hurzeler.

83'  

Ball safe as Manchester United is awarded a throw-in in their half.

81' tir_cadre_1

Manchester United drives forward and Benjamin Sesko gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

80' sifflet_1

Simon Hooper awards Brighton a goal kick.

80' tir_non_cadre_1

Manchester United are coming forward and Shea Lacey gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

80' coup_franc_1

Manchester United awarded a free kick in their own half.

79' substitution_1

Harry Maguire is replacing Lisandro Martinez for the home team.

78'  

Brighton awarded a throw-in in their own half.

77' substitution_1

Jan Paul Van Hecke is on a sub for Diego Gomez for Brighton.

77' substitution_1

The away team replace Joel Veltman with Yasin Ayari.

75'  

Simon Hooper signals a Manchester United throw-in in Brighton's half.

74' tir_cadre_1

Patrick Dorgu of Manchester United smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

73' sifflet_1

Ball goes out of play for a Manchester United goal kick.

73' tir_non_cadre_1

Brighton's Ferdi Kadioglu gets his shot away but it misses the target.

71'  

Manchester United have a dangerous throw-in.

70' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Brighton in their own half.

69' tir_non_cadre_1

Benjamin Sesko's header is off-target for Manchester United.

66' hors_jeu_1

Manchester United advance rapidly upfield but Simon Hooper blows for offside.

64' but_1

Goal! Danny Welbeck extends Brighton's lead to 0-2. Great play from Brajan Gruda to set up the goal.

62' substitution_1

Manchester United make their second substitution with Shea Lacey replacing Mason Mount.

62' substitution_1

Joshua Zirkzee is replacing Kobbie Mainoo for the home team.

61' coup_franc_1

Simon Hooper signals a free kick to Manchester United in their own half.

61' coup_franc_1

Free kick Brighton.

60' carton_jaune_1

Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United) has received a yellow card from Simon Hooper.

59'  

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

58' sifflet_1

Manchester United have a goal kick.

58' tir_non_cadre_1

Brajan Gruda of Brighton gets in a strike, but is off target.

57' coup_franc_1

Simon Hooper signals a free kick to Brighton.

57'  

Throw-in for Manchester United in their own half.

56' hors_jeu_1

Brighton are caught offside.

55' coup_franc_1

Brighton awarded a free kick in their own half.

54' sifflet_1

Ball goes out of play for a Manchester United goal kick.

54' tir_non_cadre_1

Brighton are pushing forward but Joel Veltman's finish is wide of the goal.

53' coup_franc_1

Free kick in a good position for Brighton!

52' coup_franc_1

Manchester United are in shooting range from this free kick.

50'  

Throw-in Brighton.

49'  

Simon Hooper awards the away team a throw-in.

49' corner_1

Corner awarded to Manchester United.

46' coup_franc_1

Free kick Manchester United.

46'  

Throw-in Brighton.

45+1' sifflet_1

Simon Hooper awards Brighton a goal kick.

45+1' tir_non_cadre_1

Manchester United's Matheus Cunha misses with an attempt on goal.

45' sifflet_1

Brighton have a goal kick.

44'  

Throw-in for Manchester United close to the penalty box.

44' corner_1

Manchester United have been awarded a corner by Simon Hooper.

43' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Manchester United in their own half.

41' tir_non_cadre_1

Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United gets in a strike, but is off target.

40' coup_franc_1

Brighton will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Manchester United.

40' sifflet_1

Simon Hooper awards Manchester United a goal kick.

40' tir_non_cadre_1

Brighton's Danny Welbeck gets his shot away but it misses the target.

40' sifflet_1

Ball goes out of play for a Manchester United goal kick.

38' coup_franc_1

Simon Hooper signals a free kick to Brighton in their own half.

37' hors_jeu_1

Manchester United push upfield but Simon Hooper quickly pulls them for offside.

36'  

Can Manchester United get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Brighton's half?

33'  

Simon Hooper signals a throw-in for Manchester United, close to Brighton's area.

33' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Manchester United in their own half.

32'  

Ball safe as Manchester United is awarded a throw-in in their half.

32' hors_jeu_1

Brighton drive forward at breakneck speed but are pulled up for offside.

31'  

Brighton to take a throw-in in Manchester United territory.

30'  

Can Manchester United get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Brighton's half?

25' corner_1

Corner awarded to Manchester United.

24' corner_1

Manchester United have been awarded a corner by Simon Hooper.

23' coup_franc_1

Manchester United awarded a free kick in their own half.

22' sifflet_1

Manchester United have a goal kick.

22' tir_non_cadre_1

Brighton are pushing forward but Joel Veltman's finish is wide of the goal.

22' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Brighton in the half of Manchester United.

21'  

Simon Hooper signals a Brighton throw-in in Manchester United's half.

20'  

Brighton awarded a throw-in in their own half.

19' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Manchester United in the half of Brighton.

19'  

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

18'  

Brighton to take a throw-in in Manchester United territory.

17' sifflet_1

Brighton have a goal kick.

17' tir_non_cadre_1

Manchester United's Matheus Cunha misses with an attempt on goal.

17'  

Brighton needs to be cautious. Manchester United have an attacking throw-in.

16' tir_cadre_1

Manchester United's Benjamin Sesko is on target but unsuccessful.

16' coup_franc_1

Free kick Manchester United.

14' hors_jeu_1

Brighton are too eager and fall into an offside trap.

13' coup_franc_1

Simon Hooper signals a free kick to Brighton in their own half.

12' but_1

Goal! The away team take a 0-1 lead through Brajan Gruda.

11' hors_jeu_1

Manchester United are whistled for offside.

10' sifflet_1

Simon Hooper awards Manchester United a goal kick.

10'  

Can Brighton capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Manchester United's half?

10'  

Throw-in for Manchester United in their own half.

8' corner_1

Corner awarded to Brighton.

7' tir_non_cadre_1

Leny Yoro (Manchester United) gets up for a header but cannot keep the ball on target.

7' corner_1

Manchester United have been awarded a corner by Simon Hooper.

5' coup_franc_1

Simon Hooper signals a free kick to Manchester United.

4'  

Throw-in for Brighton in the half of Manchester United.

3' sifflet_1

Ball goes out of play for a Brighton goal kick.

2' tir_cadre_1

Manchester United pushes forward through Diogo Dalot, whose finish on goal is saved.

 

Manchester United haven't lost in their last 4 games.

 

Manchester United scores 1.83 goals when playing at home and Brighton & Hove Albion scores 1.96 goals when playing away (on average).

 

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion is 1.2.

 

Average number of goals in meetings between Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion is 3.8.

 

Manchester United scores 1.8 goals in a match against Brighton & Hove Albion and Brighton & Hove Albion scores 2 goals against Manchester United (on average).

 

In the last 5 meetings Manchester United won 2, Brighton & Hove Albion won 3, 0 draws.

 

Manchester United's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Brighton & Hove Albion's.

 

When Brighton & Hove Albion is down 1-0 away, they win 18% of their matches.

 

When Manchester United is down 0-1 home, they win 46% of their matches.

 

When Brighton & Hove Albion leads 0-1 away, they win in 88% of their matches.

 

When Manchester United leads 1-0 at home, they win in 66% of their matches.

 

On their last meeting Manchester United won by 2 goals.

 

The winner of their last meeting was Manchester United.

 

Manchester United wins 25% of halftimes, Brighton & Hove Albion wins 32%.

 

Manchester United wins 1st half in 25% of their matches, Brighton & Hove Albion in 32% of their matches.

 

Manchester United have scored at least one goal for 9 consecutive matches.

 

During the last 20 meetings, Manchester United have won 11 times, there have been 1 draws while Brighton & Hove Albion have won 8 times. The goal difference is 33-26 in favour of Manchester United.

 

During the last 10 meetings with Manchester United playing at home, Manchester United have won 7 times, there have been 0 draws while Brighton & Hove Albion have won 3 times. The goal difference is 19-13 in favour of Manchester United.

 

The most common result of matches between Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion is 2-0. 3 matches have ended with this result.

Score and result Manchester United - Brighton

The Manchester United - Brighton match (Football - FA Cup) at 11/01/2026 11:30 is complete.

The Manchester United - Brighton match result is as follows: 1-2.

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