Brighton & Hove Albion v Manchester United: the preview
Brighton & Hove Albion meet Manchester United at American Express Stadium, Saturday 11:30pm (Premier League). Manchester United have won 15 of the 26 meetings with Brighton & Hove Albion since 1979.
The big picture
Brighton & Hove Albion come in 2nd on the ladder with 22 points; Manchester United are 18th on 8. Brighton & Hove Albion have the higher position to protect.
Brighton & Hove Albion are 6–2–1 in Premier League 2026-27, averaging 2.7 goals for and 0.8 against.
Manchester United are 1–4–4 in Premier League 2026-27, averaging 1.1 goals for and 1.7 against.
Form
Brighton & Hove Albion have won four of their last five and most recently beat Manchester City 1–0.
Manchester United have won one of their last five and most recently beat AS Roma 3–2.
Head to head
These sides have met 26 times on our records since 1979: Brighton & Hove Albion 9, Manchester United 15, 2 drawn.
Last time out (2025-26), Manchester United won 3–0 at American Express Stadium.
Biggest margin between these two: Brighton & Hove Albion by 4 goals in 2021-22 (4–0).
Players to watch
For Brighton & Hove Albion, watch Yasin Ayari (3 goals in 2026-27) and Charalambos Kostoulas (3 goals, 2 assists in 2026-27).
For Manchester United, watch Bryan Mbeumo (4 goals in 2026-27) and Bruno Fernandes (3 goals, 1 assist in 2026-27).
At American Express Stadium
Brighton & Hove Albion have won 11 of their last 20 at American Express Stadium.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Brighton & Hove Albion go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
