Brighton vs Manchester United: What Happened when these two teams met Last Season? H2H Record, Key Players

Manchester United will travel to the south coast as they take on Brighton in their first away fixture of the Premier League season on Saturday (August 24).

The Red Devils started their season with a narrow win over Fulham, while Brighton registered a thumping 3-0 win over Everton.

The Red Devils will be aiming to restore their gigantic status under Erik Ten Hag this season. Brighton, who have been improving gradually over the past few years, will be hoping to continue their upward curve this year.

Brighton vs Manchester United H2H Record

Brighton and Manchester United have faced each other 31 times in various competitions. Manchester United has won 21 of these encounters, while Brighton has secured six victories. Four matches ended in a draw.

The first meeting between the two teams was on January 14, 1909, in the FA Cup. Manchester United emerged victorious with a 1-0 win. In their last ten meetings, Manchester United has won six times, while Brighton has managed three wins.

Brighton vs Man United: Who are the Key Players?

Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes has been instrumental in their recent successes against Brighton. His playmaking abilities have often turned the tide in favour of his team. Along with him, new signing Joshua Zirkzee may also play a significant part.

For Brighton, Kaoru Mitoma will be crucial whereas James Milner's presence in the midfield will be a big factor. The veteran's quality and experience will be of massive importance for the Seagulls. Danny Welbeck will also look to put further misery against his old team.

Both teams have shown strong performances at home. Manchester United tends to dominate at Old Trafford, while Brighton leverages their home advantage at the Amex Stadium effectively.

Brighton vs Man United: What Happened Last Season? Result and Scores

In the 2023-24 Premier League season, Man United and Brighton won one match each in this fixture.

In September 2023, Manchester United lost 1-3 to Brighton at Old Trafford. Danny Welbeck, Pascal Gross and Joao Pedro scored the goals for the Seagulls while Hannibal Mejbri scored the consolation for the Red Devils.

In the reverse fixture, Man United won 2-0 at the Amex Stadium in May this year. Diogo Dalot and Rasmus Hojlund were the scorers for United.