Brighton host Manchester United on Sunday, 24 May 2026 at American Express Stadium. The kick-off time is 15:00 local. The fixture is part of the Premier League schedule. Brighton go into the match 8th in the table; Manchester United sit 3rd. The two squads have prepared for a tight contest.

Brighton have taken 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses from their last 5. Recent run: 1 loss. Manchester United have collected 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over the same span. Recent run: 1 win.

The two clubs have met 3 times recently. Past results: 25 Oct 2025: Brighton 2-4 Manchester United; 19 Jan 2025: Brighton 3-1 Manchester United; 24 Aug 2024: Brighton 2-1 Manchester United. The series gives both sides something to draw on before kick-off.

Manchester United beat Brighton 3-0. Manchester United replied with P. Dorgu 33', B. Mbeumo 44', Bruno Fernandes 48'. The decisive goal arrived in minute 48 as the contest closed.

Brighton held 51% of the ball against 49% for Manchester United. Shots on target finished 2-7. Expected goals read 0.81 for Brighton, 1.82 for Manchester United.

Manchester United take the three points; Brighton look at a thin night for the home crowd. Brighton sat 8th and Manchester United 3rd before kick-off, so the table reshuffles slightly. The next round of fixtures will say more about where each side is going.