Manchester United are set to face Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium this Saturday in a Premier League clash.
In their last league outing, Manchester United were on the verge of a goalless draw against Fulham until summer signing Joshua Zirkzee came off the bench to score an 87th-minute winner, securing a narrow 1-0 victory for Erik ten Hag’s side.
On the other hand, Brighton started their season strong under 31-year-old head coach Fabian Hurzeler, cruising to a 3-0 win against a 10-man Everton at Goodison Park last weekend.
Let’s dive into the head-to-head history between these two teams.
Head-to-Head Record
Total Meetings: 33
Brighton Wins: 7
Draws: 5
Man Utd Wins: 21
Manchester United and Brighton have faced each other 33 times across all competitions, with the Red Devils holding a clear advantage with 21 victories, compared to Brighton’s seven. Only five of these encounters have ended in a draw, and none of their 14 Premier League matchups have finished level, with Manchester United winning eight of those games while Brighton has taken six.
The first-ever match between these teams dates back 115 years, with Manchester United claiming a 1-0 victory in the first round of the 1909 FA Cup, a competition they would go on to win for the first time that year.
Manchester United initially dominated this fixture, winning seven and drawing two of the first nine encounters. Brighton finally earned their first victory over United in November 1982, with a 1-0 win in the top flight, thanks to a goal from Peter Ward.
After Brighton’s relegation that same season, the two clubs met just five times in various cup competitions over the next 34 years, with United winning each encounter. Notable games include the 1983 FA Cup final, where a 2-2 draw was followed by a 4-0 win for United in the replay, and a 1-0 victory in the fourth round of the 1993 FA Cup.
When Brighton returned to the Premier League in 2017, Manchester United continued their dominance with a 1-0 victory at Old Trafford, aided by an own goal from Lewis Dunk. However, Brighton has had its moments, including a 1-0 home win in May 2018 and a thrilling 3-2 victory at the start of the 2018-19 season.
Manchester United then went on a seven-game winning streak against Brighton, but recent years have seen a shift in momentum. Brighton has won four of the last five Premier League meetings, including a 4-0 victory at home in May 2022 and a 3-1 win at Old Trafford in September 2023. However, United secured a 2-0 win in their most recent encounter in May 2024, with goals from Diogo Dalot and Rasmus Hojlund.
Last 10 Premier League Meetings:
- May 19, 2024: Brighton 0-2 Man Utd
- Sep 16, 2023: Man Utd 1-3 Brighton
- May 04, 2023: Brighton 1-0 Man Utd
- Aug 07, 2022: Man Utd 1-2 Brighton
- May 07, 2022: Brighton 4-0 Man Utd
- Feb 15, 2022: Man Utd 2-0 Brighton
- Apr 04, 2021: Man Utd 2-1 Brighton
- Sep 26, 2020: Brighton 2-3 Man Utd
- Jun 30, 2020: Brighton 0-3 Man Utd
- Nov 10, 2019: Man Utd 3-1 Brighton
