Brighton 0-3 Manchester United
Updated
Manchester United won: Brighton 0-3 Manchester United in the Premier League (Round 38) on Sun, 24 May 2026 at American Express Stadium, Falmer, East Sussex. Manchester United goals: Patrick Dorgu 33', Bryan Mbeumo 44', Bruno Fernandes 48'. Expected goals: 0.79-1.66. Possession: 52-48. Player of the match: Bruno Fernandes (8.9).
Match report
Manchester United rout Brighton 3-0
Manchester United ran riot against Brighton 3-0 away from home at American Express Stadium on Sunday 24 May in the Premier League.
Patrick Dorgu put Manchester United ahead on 33' (0-1), Bryan Mbeumo made it 0-2 on 44' and Bruno Fernandes made it 0-3 on 48'.
Brighton had 52% of the ball, shots were 13-11 (2-7 on target) and expected goals finished 0.79-1.66.
Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) was player of the match with an 8.9 rating.
Attendance: 31,729. Referee: Samuel Barrott.
Match stats
| Brighton | Manchester United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 52 | 48 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.79 | 1.66 |
| Total shots | 13 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 7 |
| Touches in opposition box | 32 | 32 |
| Big chances | 0 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 415 (86%) | 372 (83%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 1 |
| Corners | 0 | 3 |
| Total shots | 13 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 7 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 7 |
Lineups
Brighton (4-2-3-1): Bart Verbruggen, Mats Wieffer, Jan Paul van Hecke, Lewis Dunk, Ferdi Kadıoğlu, Pascal Groß, James Milner, Diego Gómez, Jack Hinshelwood, Maxim De Cuyper, Danny Welbeck
Manchester United (4-2-3-1): Senne Lammens, Noussair Mazraoui, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martínez, Luke Shaw, Kobbie Mainoo, Mason Mount, Amad Diallo, Bruno Fernandes, Patrick Dorgu, Bryan Mbeumo
Key events
- 33' · Goal · Patrick Dorgu (Manchester United)
- 44' · Goal · Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United)
- 45'+3 · Yellow card · Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United)
- 46' · Substitution · Yankuba Minteh for Maxim De Cuyper (Brighton)
- 48' · Goal · Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)
- 59' · Substitution · Solly March for Diego Gómez (Brighton)
- 59' · Substitution · Carlos Baleba for James Milner (Brighton)
- 59' · Substitution · Charalampos Kostoulas for Danny Welbeck (Brighton)
- 62' · Substitution · Shea Lacey for Patrick Dorgu (Manchester United)
- 74' · Substitution · Joshua Zirkzee for Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United)
- 74' · Substitution · Tyler Fletcher for Mason Mount (Manchester United)
- 74' · Substitution · Leny Yoro for Noussair Mazraoui (Manchester United)
- 74' · Substitution · Georginio Rutter for Jack Hinshelwood (Brighton)
- 82' · Substitution · Tyrell Malacia for Luke Shaw (Manchester United)
All-time head-to-head
18 league meetings since 2017: Brighton 8, draws 0, Manchester United 10.
Questions
Who won Brighton vs Manchester United?
Manchester United won, 0-3 (Premier League) on Sun, 24 May 2026.
When and where is Brighton vs Manchester United?
Sun, 24 May 2026, 15:00 UTC at American Express Stadium, Falmer, East Sussex, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Brighton and Manchester United?
In 18 league meetings since 2017: Brighton 8 wins, 0 draws, Manchester United 10 wins (goals 26-31).