Round 38 ·
Updated:
Half Time
0–2
90 Min
0–3
Goal Scorers
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
Brighton & Hove Albion
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Manchester United
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
Manchester United left The American Express Community Stadium with a decisive 3-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion, and the scoreline reflected a clinical away performance that started before half-time and was sealed early in the second period. For Guernsey fans following the Premier League on Sunday 24 May, 16:00 BST, it was a result that kept Manchester United firmly in the top-three conversation and left Brighton with only 53 points from 37 matches.
Michael Carrick's side did the damage through three first-half and early-second-half strikes, with the opening goal arriving in the 33rd minute, the second in the 44th, and the third in the 48th. Brighton, set up in a 4-2-3-1 by Fabian Hurzeler, were beaten across the key moments, and the 2-0 half-time score made the final phase about control rather than survival.
The timing of the goals mattered as much as the margin. Manchester United's first goal in the 33rd minute forced Brighton to chase the game, then the 44th-minute strike left them with a two-goal task before the break. The third, at 48 minutes, removed any doubt and turned the closing stages into a controlled finish for the visitors.
The league context sharpened the importance of the win. Arsenal led on 82 points, Manchester City sat second on 78, and Manchester United remained on 68, so Carrick's team kept pace in the upper reaches of the Premier League after Round 38. Brighton's 7th place and 53 points still reflected a strong campaign, but this was a clear setback at home against a direct rival from the higher tier of the table.
Guernsey readers watching the Premier League through Sky / TNT (UK) would have seen a side in Manchester United that looked cleaner in both boxes, while Brighton's 4-2-3-1 never found a breakthrough against a side already 2-0 ahead by half-time. That gap in efficiency was the story of the afternoon at The American Express Community Stadium.
For Guernsey fans, the implications were clear: Manchester United protected their place among the league's front-runners, and Brighton were left to regroup after a defeat decided by three goals in 15 minutes of scoring time.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
There will be real pressure on both sides at The American Express Community Stadium, with momentum and credibility on the line. Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester United will meet in a fixture that could reward composure as much as quality, and the first hour may tell us whether this becomes a controlled contest or a nervous one. For readers in Guernsey, it will be the kind of Premier League afternoon where the finer details — pressing triggers, set pieces and transitions — will matter more than reputation.
This will be a test of character and tactical discipline. Brighton, under Fabian Hurzeler, will be judged on whether their pressing can stay aggressive without leaving space behind it. If the distances between midfield and defence stretch even slightly, Manchester United should find lanes to play through on the break. If Brighton keep their rest-defense structured, they will be able to sustain pressure and create chances from territory and recoveries.
Manchester United, led by Michael Carrick, will likely approach this as a match in which game management could become decisive. The visitors may be content to absorb phases of possession, then look to accelerate in transitions once Brighton commit numbers forward. Without advanced metrics, the key storyline will be momentum: which side will impose control phases, and which side will be forced to chase the game.
For both coaches, this will be less about spectacle and more about execution. Brighton will want control through pressing and counter-pressing, while Manchester United will look for moments to break the game open when the hosts overcommit. If either side can stay calm in possession and deny cheap transitions, they will take a major step in managing the pressure of the occasion. The game could be decided by which team handles the first mistake better.
Manchester United with a deserved victory after a fine display
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Today's attendance is 31729
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 51%, Manchester United: 49%.
Manchester United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Manchester United
A chance presents itself to Charalampos Kostoulas from Brighton & Hove Albion but his header goes wide
The cross by Yankuba Minteh from Brighton & Hove Albion successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Leny Yoro from Manchester United goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ferdi Kadioglu
Leny Yoro successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Georginio Rutter is blocked
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Shea Lacey from Manchester United trips Carlos Baleba
Ferdi Kadioglu makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Kobbie Mainoo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Manchester United take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Brighton & Hove Albion
Kobbie Mainoo fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Manchester United are trying to create something here.
The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added
Manchester United take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Brighton & Hove Albion take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 53%, Manchester United: 47%.
Goal kick for Manchester United
Harry Maguire is penalised for pushing Carlos Baleba
Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United swings in the corner from the left.
Jan Paul van Hecke relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Manchester United
Good effort by Solly March as he directs a shot on target, but Senne Lammens saves it
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Pascal Gross shoots from outside the box, but Senne Lammens has it under control
Pascal Gross tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Senne Lammens
Lisandro Martinez from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Lisandro Martinez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brighton & Hove Albion take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Manchester United
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 54%, Manchester United: 46%.
Mats Wieffer relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brighton & Hove Albion take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
Manchester United are trying to create something here.
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
Luke Shaw is leaving the field to be replaced by Tyrell Malacia in a tactical substitution.
Georginio Rutter from Brighton & Hove Albion is ruled offside
Brighton & Hove Albion take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Brighton & Hove Albion
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 54%, Manchester United: 46%.
Yankuba Minteh is penalised for pushing Shea Lacey
Lisandro Martinez successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Charalampos Kostoulas is blocked
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Brighton & Hove Albion
Shea Lacey from Manchester United tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
Jan Paul van Hecke relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ferdi Kadioglu could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Goal kick for Brighton & Hove Albion
CROSSBAR! A shot from Harry Maguire stings the crossbar!
Manchester United are trying to create something here.
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Senne Lammens from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Shea Lacey from Manchester United goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Carlos Baleba
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 54%, Manchester United: 46%.
Jack Hinshelwood is leaving the field to be replaced by Georginio Rutter in a tactical substitution.
Noussair Mazraoui is coming out with a knock and is replaced by Leny Yoro.
Mason Mount is leaving the field to be replaced by Tyler Fletcher in a tactical substitution.
Bryan Mbeumo is leaving the field to be replaced by Joshua Zirkzee in a tactical substitution.
Brighton & Hove Albion take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Harry Maguire from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Manchester United take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Amad Diallo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Reckless challenge there. Kobbie Mainoo commits a rough foul on Lewis Dunk
Manchester United take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Lisandro Martinez successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Solly March is blocked
A shot by Charalampos Kostoulas is blocked
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 54%, Manchester United: 46%.
The referee signals a free kick as Lewis Dunk from Brighton & Hove Albion trips Shea Lacey
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
Manchester United start a counter attack
Kobbie Mainoo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Lisandro Martinez from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Brighton & Hove Albion take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Mason Mount relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
The match resumes with a drop ball
Mats Wieffer is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 55%, Manchester United: 45%.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Safe hands from Senne Lammens as he comes out and claims the ball
Pascal Gross takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
The referee signals a free kick as Harry Maguire from Manchester United trips Jack Hinshelwood
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
Patrick Dorgu is leaving the field to be replaced by Shea Lacey in a tactical substitution.
Goal kick for Manchester United
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Good effort by Amad Diallo as he directs a shot on target, but Bart Verbruggen saves it
Manchester United are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 55%, Manchester United: 45%.
Manchester United take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Kobbie Mainoo successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Carlos Baleba is blocked
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Danny Welbeck is leaving the field to be replaced by Charalampos Kostoulas in a tactical substitution.
James Milner is leaving the field to be replaced by Carlos Baleba in a tactical substitution.
Diego Gomez is leaving the field to be replaced by Solly March in a tactical substitution.
Goal kick for Manchester United
Diego Gomez from Brighton & Hove Albion sends an effort wide of target
Diego Gomez goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Diego Gomez but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Diego Gomez finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Jan Paul van Hecke relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mason Mount relieves the pressure with a clearance
Jan Paul van Hecke relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester United are trying to create something here.
Good effort by Patrick Dorgu as he directs a shot on target, but Bart Verbruggen saves it
Bruno Fernandes creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
Manchester United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Bart Verbruggen relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 56%, Manchester United: 44%.
Goal kick for Brighton & Hove Albion
A shot by Kobbie Mainoo is blocked
Bruno Fernandes swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Amad Diallo shoots from outside the box, but Bart Verbruggen has it under control
Amad Diallo tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Bart Verbruggen
Manchester United are trying to create something here.
Good effort by Patrick Dorgu as he directs a shot on target, but Bart Verbruggen saves it
Bryan Mbeumo creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Goal kick for Manchester United
Noussair Mazraoui makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 57%, Manchester United: 43%.
GOAL! After a review of the situation, the referee changed the initial decision and awards a goal for Manchester United!
VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for Manchester United.
Bruno Fernandes managed to score from an easy position.
Amad Diallo made the key pass for the goal!
Patrick Dorgu provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Bruno Fernandes scores with the right foot!
Patrick Dorgu from Manchester United is ruled offside
Manchester United are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Manchester United
Noussair Mazraoui makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ferdi Kadioglu makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The referee signals a free kick as Danny Welbeck from Brighton & Hove Albion trips Kobbie Mainoo
Maxim De Cuyper is leaving the field to be replaced by Yankuba Minteh in a tactical substitution.
The second half is underway
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 57%, Manchester United: 43%.
After a tactical foul, Kobbie Mainoo sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
The referee signals a free kick as Kobbie Mainoo from Manchester United trips Diego Gomez
Kobbie Mainoo could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
The referee signals a free kick as James Milner from Brighton & Hove Albion trips Mason Mount
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
Senne Lammens from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Noussair Mazraoui from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added
Harry Maguire from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 58%, Manchester United: 42%.
Bryan Mbeumo managed to score from an easy position.
Mason Mount made the key pass for the goal!
Amad Diallo provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Bryan Mbeumo from Manchester United taps the ball in with the left! An easy finish for Bryan Mbeumo
Amad Diallo creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Maxim De Cuyper makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Manchester United are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Brighton & Hove Albion
Manchester United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Lewis Dunk relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
Manchester United start a counter attack
Diego Gomez goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
Maxim De Cuyper creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Brighton & Hove Albion take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Manchester United
Diego Gomez from Brighton & Hove Albion sends an effort wide of target
Diego Gomez goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Diego Gomez but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Diego Gomez finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Maxim De Cuyper creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 60%, Manchester United: 40%.
James Milner relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
Manchester United take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Luke Shaw makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
Brighton & Hove Albion take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
Lewis Dunk relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Brighton & Hove Albion
Luke Shaw fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Manchester United are trying to create something here.
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 61%, Manchester United: 39%.
Manchester United managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
Bruno Fernandes provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Patrick Dorgu Manchester United scores with a header.
Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United swings in the corner from the right.
Lewis Dunk relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester United start a counter attack
Noussair Mazraoui relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Goal kick for Brighton & Hove Albion
Noussair Mazraoui from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 59%, Manchester United: 41%.
Goal kick for Manchester United
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Brighton & Hove Albion take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Lewis Dunk relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The game is restarted
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Manchester United are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 62%, Manchester United: 38%.
The match resumes with a drop ball
The play is stopped for a brief moment, as the ball was touched by the referee.
Mason Mount relieves the pressure with a clearance
Safe hands from Bart Verbruggen as he comes out and claims the ball
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
James Milner is penalised for pushing Patrick Dorgu
Kobbie Mainoo from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
Amad Diallo from Manchester United goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Lewis Dunk
Goal kick for Manchester United
Maxim De Cuyper fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 64%, Manchester United: 36%.
Manchester United are trying to create something here.
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
Bart Verbruggen from Brighton & Hove Albion intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Luke Shaw makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Brighton & Hove Albion
Manchester United are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as James Milner from Brighton & Hove Albion trips Mason Mount
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 66%, Manchester United: 34%.
Goal kick for Manchester United
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
Jan Paul van Hecke wins an air challenge against Patrick Dorgu
Goal kick for Manchester United
Ferdi Kadioglu from Brighton & Hove Albion sends an effort wide of target
Ferdi Kadioglu goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Ferdi Kadioglu but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Ferdi Kadioglu finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Maxim De Cuyper creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
The cross by Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton & Hove Albion successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Ferdi Kadioglu makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Brighton & Hove Albion take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Manchester United
The referee signals a free kick as Danny Welbeck from Brighton & Hove Albion trips Kobbie Mainoo
Maxim De Cuyper is penalised for pushing Noussair Mazraoui
Manchester United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 64%, Manchester United: 36%.
Goal kick for Manchester United
Diego Gomez goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
The cross by Maxim De Cuyper from Brighton & Hove Albion successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Brighton & Hove Albion take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Senne Lammens could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
The referee signals a free kick as Pascal Gross from Brighton & Hove Albion trips Kobbie Mainoo
Kobbie Mainoo from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Brighton & Hove Albion take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Manchester United take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Brighton & Hove Albion
Patrick Dorgu wins an air challenge against Danny Welbeck
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 55%, Manchester United: 45%.
Brighton & Hove Albion take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The referee signals a free kick as James Milner from Brighton & Hove Albion trips Mason Mount
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
Ferdi Kadioglu makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Mats Wieffer is penalised for pushing Patrick Dorgu
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
Brighton & Hove Albion take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Brighton & Hove Albion take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton & Hove Albion intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Manchester United are trying to create something here.
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
Manchester United kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Welcome to The American Express Community Stadium, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to The American Express Community Stadium where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to The American Express Community Stadium where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to The American Express Community Stadium, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to The American Express Community Stadium, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from The American Express Community Stadium. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Local broadcast partners for Guernsey have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Guernsey broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Kickoff in Guernsey is Sunday 24 May 2026 at 16:00 BST.
Local broadcast partners for Guernsey have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Guernsey broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
No injuries or suspensions are listed for Brighton & Hove Albion or Manchester United.
Across the last 8 meetings, Brighton & Hove Albion have 5 wins, there have been 0 draws, and Manchester United have 3 wins.
This is a Premier League match, Round 38, at The American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, England.
Status
Finished
Attendance
31,729
Minute
55'
Winner
Manchester United
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