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Manchester United v Brighton result

Full-time · Manchester United 4–2 Brighton

Premier League · · Old Trafford

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Manchester United 4–2 Brighton — Manchester United won this Premier League match.

Match report, in numbers

What xG said

xG said Manchester United: 1.96 to 0.95 in expected goals, from 13 shots to 17, ahead on xG from the 0th minute (per-shot expected goals for this match).

The result

Manchester United beat Brighton 4–2 at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Saturday 25 October. Manchester United have scored in five consecutive matches in all competitions. Brighton have scored in nine consecutive matches in all competitions.

The goals

Manchester United led 2–0 at half-time. The goals — Manchester United: Matheus Cunha (24’, assisted by Casemiro), Casemiro (34’, assisted by Luke Shaw) and Bryan Mbeumo (61’, assisted by Benjamin Šeško; 90’, assisted by Ayden Heaven); Brighton: Daniel Welbeck (74’) and Charalampos Kostoulas (90’, assisted by J. Milner).

Discipline

A. Taylor showed four yellow cards — against 4.4 yellows a game across the last 22 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Manchester United: Patrick Dorgu (72’) and Benjamin Šeško (81’); Brighton: Carlos Baleba (41’) and Ferdi Kadıoğlu (90+4’).

What it changes

Manchester United move up from ninth to fourth (nine league matches played). Manchester United have scored 63 goals, the third-most of the 20 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 35 games, ranked per game). Manchester United have conceded 48 goals, the 10th-most (shared) of the 20 clubs.

Brighton move down from eighth to 12th (nine league matches played). Brighton have scored 49 goals, the eighth-most (shared) of the 20 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 35 games, ranked per game). Brighton have conceded 42 goals, the third-fewest of the 20 clubs.

With six goals it was the highest-scoring match of round 9, across 10 matches. Manchester United have won their last three matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United) 11.6, Casemiro (Manchester United) 10.6 and Matheus Cunha (Manchester United) 9.2 led the match.

Next up

Manchester United next host Aston Villa on 8 November 2026.

Brighton next host Brentford on 8 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Manchester United: Manchester United v Aston Villa, Sunday 8 November — the preview. Next for Brighton: Brighton v Brentford, Sunday 8 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Manchester United 4–2 Brighton · Premier League
  • Venue: Old Trafford · Manchester
  • Referee: A. Taylor
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Manchester United 1 · draws 1 · Brighton 4 · 2.33 goals/game
  • Recent form: Manchester United 3W 0D 2L · Brighton 3W 2D 0L

Manchester United 4–2 Brighton (Premier League): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.63 / 2.88
Goals
against 1.63 / 1 · 4 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
4.29 / 5.38
Corners
against 4.71 / 4.5 · 2 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 7 matches
4.43 / 6
Shots on target
against 4.43 / 3.88 · 3 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 7 matches
1.43 / 2.38
Cards
against 2.57 / 2 · 3 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 7 matches
4.36 yellows
Referee · A. Taylor
21.32 fouls a game
Home and away split · Pro
over 22 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 19 October 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 19 October 2025. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameManchester United for / againstLineBrighton for / against
Goals scored
1.63 for · 1.63 against n 8
2.5standard
2.88 for · 1 against n 8
Corners won
4.29 for · 4.71 against n 7
9.5standard
5.38 for · 4.5 against n 8
Shots
14.29 for · 10.57 against n 7
19.5standard
13.38 for · 12 against n 8
Shots on target
4.43 for · 4.43 against n 7
8.5standard
6 for · 3.88 against n 8
Fouls committed
10.57 for · 11 against n 7
21.5standard
12.63 for · 11 against n 8
Cards shown
1.43 for · 2.57 against n 7
3.5standard
2.38 for · 2 against n 8

Referee: A. Taylor — 4.36 yellow cards a game, 0.09 red cards, 21.32 fouls over 22 matches.

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Manchester United

Manchester United Goalkeeper

Manchester United — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
A. Bayındır690540 min132.2 /90111.8 /9000 /90
S. Lammens290180 min84 /9010.5 /9000 /90
Manchester United — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Manchester United before kick-off, to 19 October 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
A. Bayındır n 890
25/2

Manchester United Defensive

Manchester United — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
M. de Ligt890720 min151.9 /9081 /9050.6 /90455.6 /9050.6 /9000 /90
L. Shaw887693 min151.9 /9060.8 /9000 /90283.6 /9091.2 /9000 /90
Leny Yoro765453 min71.4 /9091.8 /9010.2 /90193.8 /9030.6 /9000 /90
H. Maguire464254 min10.4 /9031.1 /9010.4 /90124.3 /9031.1 /9000 /90
Bruno Fernandes889712 min151.9 /9020.3 /9010.1 /90405.1 /9060.8 /9020.3 /90
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Manchester United — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Manchester United before kick-off, to 19 October 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
M. de Ligt n 890
0.64/1
0.54/0
J. van Hecke
Bruno Fernandes n 889
0.84/1
1.98/6
Y. Ayari
L. Shaw n 886.6
1.25/4
0.11/0
J. van Hecke
B. Mbeumo n 885.8
0.74/1
1.46/4
F. Kadıoğlu
Benjamin Šeško n 851.9
1.75/2
0.21/0
D. Welbeck
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Manchester United — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Manchester United before kick-off, to 19 October 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
M. de Ligt n 890
1.96/5
Bruno Fernandes n 889
1.97/5
L. Shaw n 886.6
1.98/4
B. Mbeumo n 885.8
0.31/1
Benjamin Šeško n 851.9
0.71/1
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Manchester United Attacking

Manchester United — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
B. Mbeumo886686 min20.3 /9010.1 /90162.1 /9091.2 /90141.8 /9030.4 /90
Benjamin Šeško852415 min20.4 /9000 /90112.4 /9061.3 /9061.3 /9020.4 /90
Matheus Cunha763442 min00 /9000 /90132.6 /9071.4 /9040.8 /9091.8 /90
M. Mount654326 min10.3 /9000 /9041.1 /9020.6 /9061.7 /9020.6 /90
J. Zirkzee15959 min00 /9000 /9057.6 /9011.5 /9011.5 /9000 /90
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Manchester United — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Manchester United before kick-off, to 19 October 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
M. de Ligt n 890
0.53/1
0.11/0
Bruno Fernandes n 889
1.47/4
0.85/1
L. Shaw n 886.6
00/0
00/0
B. Mbeumo n 885.8
2.16/6
1.26/3
Benjamin Šeško n 851.9
2.46/3
1.33/1
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Manchester United — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Manchester United before kick-off, to 19 October 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
M. de Ligt n 890
00/0
00/0
Bruno Fernandes n 889
0.32/0
0.11/0
L. Shaw n 886.6
00/0
00/0
B. Mbeumo n 885.8
0.32/0
0.11/0
Benjamin Šeško n 851.9
0.42/0
00/0
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Brighton

Brighton Goalkeeper

Brighton — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
B. Verbruggen890720 min162 /90111.4 /9000 /90
Brighton — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Brighton before kick-off, to 19 October 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
B. Verbruggen n 890
26/2

Brighton Defensive

Brighton — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
J. van Hecke983745 min121.4 /9060.7 /9091.1 /90485.8 /9050.6 /9020.2 /90
F. Kadıoğlu964577 min111.7 /9000 /9020.3 /90274.2 /9081.2 /9030.5 /90
L. Dunk890720 min91.1 /9060.8 /9030.4 /90273.4 /9050.6 /9030.4 /90
M. De Cuyper752364 min71.7 /9030.7 /9000 /90174.2 /9071.7 /9010.2 /90
J. Veltman678468 min173.3 /90101.9 /9010.2 /90346.5 /9040.8 /9020.4 /90
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Brighton — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Brighton before kick-off, to 19 October 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
C. Baleba n 848.6
36/3
0.72/1
—
J. van Hecke n 881.9
0.74/1
1.66/4
L. Shaw
Y. Ayari n 872.5
1.45/3
1.16/1
Bruno Fernandes
F. Kadıoğlu n 869.5
14/1
1.56/2
B. Mbeumo
D. Welbeck n 865.6
0.93/1
0.53/0
Benjamin Šeško
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Brighton — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Brighton before kick-off, to 19 October 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
C. Baleba n 848.6
1.95/2
J. van Hecke n 881.9
1.56/2
Y. Ayari n 872.5
2.57/5
F. Kadıoğlu n 869.5
1.86/3
D. Welbeck n 865.6
0.72/2
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Brighton Attacking

Brighton — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
D. Welbeck961546 min40.7 /9010.2 /9081.3 /9050.8 /9071.2 /9030.5 /90
G. Rutter763441 min00 /9020.4 /9061.2 /9051 /9071.4 /9051 /90
S. Tzimas628170 min21.1 /9021.1 /9052.6 /9042.1 /9052.6 /9010.5 /90
C. Baleba1050503 min00 /9000 /9040.7 /9010.2 /9040.7 /9040.7 /90
Y. Ayari974670 min20.3 /9000 /90121.6 /9060.8 /9091.2 /9040.5 /90
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Brighton — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Brighton before kick-off, to 19 October 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
C. Baleba n 848.6
0.73/0
0.21/0
J. van Hecke n 881.9
0.32/0
0.32/0
Y. Ayari n 872.5
1.95/4
0.93/3
F. Kadıoğlu n 869.5
0.32/0
0.21/0
D. Welbeck n 865.6
1.44/3
0.93/2
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Brighton — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Brighton before kick-off, to 19 October 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
C. Baleba n 848.6
00/0
00/0
J. van Hecke n 881.9
0.11/0
00/0
Y. Ayari n 872.5
0.32/0
00/0
F. Kadıoğlu n 869.5
00/0
00/0
D. Welbeck n 865.6
0.72/2
0.21/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
Manchester UnitedBrighton
44%Possession56%
1.29Expected goals (xG)1.12
13Shots17
9Shots on target5
3Shots off target8
1Blocked shots4
7Shots inside the box10
1Corners6
2Offsides2
4Fouls13
2Yellow cards2
0Red cards0
3Saves5
442Passes568
82%Pass accuracy85%

Manchester United Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
S. Lammens9000000006.9
Leny Yoro9000000106.3
M. de Ligt9000000006.3
Bruno Fernandes9000322307.2
Diogo Dalot9000101206.9
B. Mbeumo9020332009.9
Benjamin Šeško82012110Y6.7
Matheus Cunha8110222308.9
A. Diallo7000000006.5
Casemiro7011111308.5
L. Shaw6501001106.9
A. Heaven sub2501001106.9
P. Dorgu sub20000002Y6.2
K. Mainoo sub2000001106.3
M. Ugarte sub900000206.9
J. Zirkzee sub800000206.3

Brighton Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
B. Verbruggen9000000006.2
J. van Hecke9000001506.3
L. Dunk9000100105.6
F. Kadıoğlu90001102Y6.5
Y. Minteh9000101205.9
D. Welbeck9010322007.7
M. Wieffer8700002406.3
G. Rutter7900001006
Y. Ayari6000100006.2
M. De Cuyper5900102006.6
C. Baleba59002001Y6.3
T. Watson sub3100110106.6
J. Milner sub3101002007
D. Gómez sub3000000206.5
C. Kostoulas sub1110110007.3
S. Tzimas sub1100102006.3

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Manchester United v Brighton — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
Manchester UnitedLWLWW
Last 5: 3W 0D 2L · 1.4 scored / 1.6 conceded per game
BrightonDWWDW
Last 5: 3W 2D 0L · 2.8 scored / 1 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Manchester United 1 · 1 draw · Brighton 4 · 2.33 goals/game
  • 2025-01-19 Manchester United 1–3 Brighton
  • 2024-08-24 Brighton 2–1 Manchester United
  • 2024-05-19 Brighton 0–2 Manchester United
  • 2023-09-16 Manchester United 1–3 Brighton
  • 2023-05-04 Brighton 1–0 Manchester United
  • 2023-04-23 Brighton 0–0 Manchester United
League standing · 2025/26
Manchester United#3 pos71 pts38 pl+19 GD
Brighton#8 pos53 pts38 pl+6 GD
Goals per game
Manchester United scored1.82
Brighton scored1.37
Manchester United conceded1.32
Brighton conceded1.21

Shot Map and Expected Goals

Manchester United 1.96 xG from 13 shots, Brighton 0.95 from 17. Every mark is one shot, placed where it was taken and sized by the chance it had of becoming a goal. Filled marks with a white ring are goals.

Bryan Mbeumo 70' · 0.44 xGBenjamin Sesko 43' · 0.38 xGBruno Fernandes 0' · 0.28 xGBruno Fernandes 47' · 0.14 xGDanny Welbeck 14' · 0.11 xGBruno Fernandes 95' · 0.10 xGCharalampos Kostoulas 91' · 0.09 xGLewis Dunk 37' · 0.08 xGYasin Ayari 36' · 0.06 xGYankuba Minteh 77' · 0.04 xGDiego Gómez 75' · 0.03 xGBenjamin Sesko 55' · 0.03 xGFerdi Kadioglu 9' · 0.03 xGDiogo Dalot 37' · 0.03 xGStefanos Tzimas 88' · 0.03 xGBruno Fernandes 83' · 0.03 xGMaxim De Cuyper 45' · 0.03 xGTom Watson 74' · 0.02 xGCarlos Baleba 9' · 0.02 xGMatheus Cunha 15' · 0.02 xGYasin Ayari 50' · 0.02 xGFerdi Kadioglu 87' · 0.01 xGCarlos Baleba 46' · 0.01 xGDanny Welbeck 97' · 0.01 xGBryan Mbeumo 96' · 0.34 xG · goalCharalampos Kostoulas 91' · 0.28 xG · goalBryan Mbeumo 60' · 0.10 xG · goalDanny Welbeck 73' · 0.09 xG · goalMatheus Cunha 23' · 0.04 xG · goalCasemiro 33' · 0.02 xG · goal
Manchester United (attacking right)Brighton (attacking left)mark size = expected goals
TeamShotsGoalsxG
Manchester United1341.96
Brighton1720.95

Shot locations and expected-goals values from per-shot data. Per-shot tables, situation and shot-type breakdowns are part of TACTIX Pro.

Expected Goals Race

At half-time, Manchester United led on xG, 0.77 to 0.32. At full time, Manchester United led on xG, 1.96 to 0.95. The widest gap was 1.14 xG to Manchester United, in the 70th minute.

xG timeline (cumulative)
2.01.000′15′30′45′60′75′90′105′MinutesCumulative xGGoal - Manchester United 23 minGoal - Manchester United 33 minGoal - Manchester United 60 minGoal - Brighton 73 minGoal - Brighton 91 minGoal - Manchester United 96 min
Manchester United 1.96 xGBrighton 0.95 xGdots = goals · 30 shots

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Manchester United and Brighton?
In their last 6 meetings, Manchester United won 1, Brighton won 4 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2.33 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Manchester United and Brighton?
Recent form — Manchester United 3W 0D 2L; Brighton 3W 2D 0L.

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