Match report
Manchester United Defeats Brighton 4-2 in Premier League Clash
Manchester United
4–2
FT
Brighton
Oct 25, 2025
Manchester United stuns Brighton with an emphatic 4-2 win at Old Trafford, securing three crucial points in the Premier League. Goals from M. Cunha, Casemiro, and a brace from B. Mbeumo powered them to victory despite a late fightback by Brighton.
Key Facts
- • Manchester United: 4 goals (M. Cunha, Casemiro, B. Mbeumo)
- • Brighton: 2 goals (D. Welbeck)
- • Yellow cards: Patrick Dorgu (MU), B. Sesko (MU), F. Kadioglu (BRIGHTON)
- • Substitutions: Manchester United made multiple tactical changes including A. Heaven for L. Shaw and M. Ugarte for M. Cunha
- • Brighton's substitutions included Maxim De Cuyper, J. Milner, and Mats Wieffer
Lineups
Manchester United
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 31 S. Lammens (G)
- 15 L. Yoro (D)
- 4 M. de Ligt (D)
- 23 L. Shaw (D)
- 16 A. Diallo (M)
- 18 Casemiro (M)
- 8 B. Fernandes (M)
- 2 D. Dalot (M)
- 19 B. Mbeumo (F)
- 10 M. Cunha (F)
- 30 B. Sesko (F)
Substitutes
- 1 A. Bayindir
- 3 N. Mazraoui
- 7 M. Mount
- 11 J. Zirkzee
- 12 T. Malacia
- 13 P. Dorgu
- 25 M. Ugarte
- 26 A. Heaven
- 37 K. Mainoo
Brighton
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 B. Verbruggen (G)
- 27 M. Wieffer (D)
- 6 J. P. van Hecke (D)
- 5 L. Dunk (D)
- 29 M. De Cuyper (D)
- 17 C. Baleba (M)
- 26 Y. Ayari (M)
- 24 F. Kadioglu (M)
- 10 G. Rutter (M)
- 11 Y. Minteh (M)
- 18 D. Welbeck (F)
Substitutes
- 9 S. Tzimas
- 14 T. Watson
- 19 C. Kostoulas
- 20 J. Milner
- 21 O. Boscagli
- 23 J. Steele
- 25 D. Gomez
- 42 D. Coppola
- 58 N. Oriola
Timeline
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24' Manchester United Goal · Normal GoalM. Cunha · Assist: Casemiro
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34' Manchester United Goal · Normal GoalCasemiro · Assist: L. Shaw
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41' Brighton Card · Yellow CardC. Baleba
Foul
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59' Brighton subst · Substitution 1Off: Maxim De Cuyper · On: T. Watson
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59' Brighton subst · Substitution 2Off: C. Baleba · On: J. Milner
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60' Brighton subst · Substitution 3Off: Y. Ayari · On: D. Gomez
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61' Manchester United Goal · Normal GoalB. Mbeumo · Assist: B. Sesko
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65' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Shaw · On: A. Heaven
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70' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Diallo · On: Patrick Dorgu
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70' Manchester United subst · Substitution 3Off: Casemiro · On: K. Mainoo
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72' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardPatrick Dorgu
Foul
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74' Brighton Goal · Normal GoalD. Welbeck
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79' Brighton subst · Substitution 4Off: G. Rutter · On: C. Kostoulas
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81' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardB. Sesko
Foul
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81' Manchester United subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Cunha · On: M. Ugarte
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82' Manchester United subst · Substitution 5Off: B. Sesko · On: J. Zirkzee
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87' Brighton subst · Substitution 5Off: Mats Wieffer · On: S. Tzimas
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90'+4 Brighton Card · Yellow CardF. Kadioglu
Foul
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90' Manchester United Goal · Normal GoalB. Mbeumo · Assist: A. Heaven
Match Stats
| Stat | Manchester United | Brighton |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 4 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 85% |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 13 | 17 |
| Corners | 1 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 442 | 568 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 9 | 5 |
| xG | 1.29 | 1.12 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 8 |
| Possession | 44% | 56% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 361 | 485 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 10 |
| Saves | 3 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Manchester United took a commanding lead with goals from M. Cunha and Casemiro in the first half, setting the tone for their victory.
- ▸ B. Mbeumo's brace, including one just before full time, sealed Manchester United's win despite Brighton's late goal by D. Welbeck.