Brighton vs Manchester United

Since the start of 2017-18 – Brighton’s first Premier League campaign – only Manchester City (8) have picked up more top-flight victories against Manchester United than the Seagulls (7).

Since 2022-23, Manchester United have lost more Premier League games thanks to goals scored in the 90th minute than any other side (6); they'd only lost two such games in the first 30 campaigns in the competition combined. 

None of the 15 Premier League meetings between Brighton (7 wins) and Manchester United (8 wins) have finished level, with only Wigan vs Manchester United (16) being played more times in the competition’s history without seeing a single draw.

Brighton have won four of their last five Premier League games against Manchester United, though did lose the most recent meeting 2-0 at home on the final day of 2023-24.

Manchester United have lost 43% of their Premier League meetings with Brighton (6/14), their highest loss rate against a single opponent in the competition’s history.

None of the 14 Premier League meetings between Brighton and Man Utd have been drawn, with the Seagulls winning six to the Red Devils’ eight. Only Manchester United against Wigan (16) has been played more often in the competition without ever finishing level.

Brighton have lost four of their last five Premier League home games (W1), more than they had in their previous 25 at the Amex Stadium (W14 D8 L3).

Having beaten Fulham 1-0 in their opening match, Manchester United are looking to win both of their first two games in a Premier League campaign for the first time since 2017-18.