Manchester United have a swift chance to bounce back from their weekend disappointment when they host Brighton in the third round of the EFL Cup tonight. Michael Carricks side were disappointing in losing 1-0 to Manchester City, despite the visitors playing for the majority of the game with 10 men.They now face a Brighton team that have won on four of their last five visits to Old Trafford. The Seagulls will head north brimming with confidence after routing Coventry 5-0 on Sunday.Table of ContentsRecent Form & Stats for Manchester United v BrightonWhere to Watch Manchester United v Brighton: TV and online streamsRecent Form & Stats for Manchester United v BrightonManchester United have won just one of their opening four Premier League matches this season.United have conceded seven goals and kept no clean sheets in the league so far.Brighton have scored 13 goals in their opening four Premier League fixtures.Brightons 5-0 win over Coventry was their joint-second biggest Premier League victory.Brighton have won seven of their last 11 meetings with Manchester United in all competitions.Pascal Gross has scored seven career goals against Manchester United, his highest total against any opponent.Where to Watch Manchester United v Brighton: TV and online streamsKick-off on Wednesday is at 20:00 BST (17:00 ET / 12:00 PT). In the UK, live TV coverage is on ITV1, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Ultra.Streaming is viaITVs websiteand ITVX app, which is available on a vast variety of devices for viewing on the go.ViaNow TV, Sky Sports costs �14.99 for a day membership, �27.99 a month for a 12-month membership or �34.99 a month with no contract. Topics Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. Carabao Cup EFL Cup Manchester United F.C. Michael Carrick Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Manchester United v Brighton: Confirmed line-ups for EFL Cup third-round clash Nicholas McGee 16th September, 2026 Focus on Manchester derby VAR mistake is poor, says City boss Maresca Nicholas McGee 16th September, 2026 EXCLUSIVE: JJ Gabriel to join Real Madrid on his 16th birthday in huge blow to Manchester United Jon Fisher 16th September, 2026 Liverpool 3-1 Tottenham: Szoboszlai stunner sends Reds into last 16 Nicholas McGee 15th September, 2026 Ipswich 2-4 Arsenal: Dowman at the double as Gunners ease into fourth round Nicholas McGee 15th September, 2026 Liverpool v Tottenham LIVE: Can Reds bounce back at Anfield after weekend bore draw? Jon Fisher 15th September, 2026
