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
At 55 minutes, the match still had one-way momentum, with Michael Carrick's team moving through the game with the authority of a side sitting 3rd on 68 points after 37 matches. Fabian Hurzeler's Brighton, 7th on 53 points from 37, were left to absorb a defeat that kept their gap to the top end of the table intact but underlined the difference between the two teams at the finish. For fans in Namibia following the Sunday 24 May, 17:00 CAT kickoff, it was a clean away performance shown on SuperSport and DStv.
The scoreboard told the story in simple terms, but the timing mattered just as much. Brighton could not get a foothold after that early second blow, and the 45th-minute yellow card shown to the away side sat inside a first half that was already slipping away from the home team. Because the half-time score was 2-0, the interval reflected the control Carrick's side had established before the game reached the final 45 minutes.
On paper, the numbers from the league table framed why this outcome carried weight. Manchester United finished the day with 19 wins, 11 draws and 7 losses, plus 66 goals for and 50 against for a +16 goal difference. Brighton's 14 wins, 11 draws and 12 losses, along with 52 goals for and 43 against for a +9 goal difference, placed them behind on both points and attacking output. The contrast was also visible in the coaches' choices: both teams set up in 4-2-3-1, but Carrick's group turned that structure into direct end product, while Hurzeler's side could not convert their own shape into control at The Amex. In Namibia, where league tables are often read alongside live viewing times, the clash offered a clear snapshot of how small margins at the top and around the top seven can become decisive by Round 38.
Key match points
The broader league picture added another layer to the win. Manchester United remained 3rd on 68 points after 37 matches, with their 66 goals for and +16 goal difference supporting a strong closing position in the Premier League. Brighton stayed 7th on 53 points, and the home defeat left their season line of 14 wins, 11 draws and 12 losses in full view. Across Namibia, where the Sunday 24 May, 17:00 CAT slot works neatly for supporters following via SuperSport and DStv, this was the sort of result that makes the table feel real rather than theoretical. A team with 19 wins and a +16 goal difference had the sharper edge, and Manchester United used it decisively.
The implications were plain from the final score and the standings. For readers in Namibia, the match delivered a neat late-afternoon Premier League result at 17:00 CAT, with SuperSport and DStv carrying the action and the table message clearly. At the top end, Arsenal led on 82 points and Manchester City sat second on 78, a 4-point gap that shows how every clean finish matters in Round 38 and beyond.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
This will be a pressure test for both sides, with momentum and credibility on the line at The American Express Community Stadium. For readers in Namibia following the Premier League closely, this fixture will carry consequence language rather than spectacle alone: Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester United will both be asked to show character, tactical discipline, and calm under stress.
With both teams set up in a 4-2-3-1, the tactical picture will likely hinge on control phases rather than sheer volume of possession. Brighton will be expected to press with intent, but Fabian Hurzeler will be judged on whether that pressure remains balanced enough to protect the space behind the first line. If the distances between midfield and defence stretch, Manchester United will have a route into transition moments and cleaner chances created.
For United, the game could become a question of patience and timing. Michael Carrick will have to decide when to hold shape and when to use the bench to change the rhythm, especially if the score remains level after the first hour. In a match framed by pressure, substitutions could shape the final third more than early aggression. Set pieces may also matter, because tight Premier League contests often turn on one controlled delivery or one second-ball duel.
The decisive phase will likely come in the middle third, where pressing balance, rest-defense organisation, and composure in transition will all be tested. Brighton may try to pin United back and force turnovers high up the pitch, while United could look to absorb pressure and break into open grass when the opportunity appears. Neither side will want to gift momentum through loose build-up play or poorly managed defensive spacing.
If this becomes a contest of nerves, the side that controls its transitions most efficiently will likely hold the edge.
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 Namibia have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Namibia broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Kickoff in Namibia is Sunday 24 May 2026 at 17:00 CAT.
Local broadcast partners for Namibia have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Namibia 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 Round 38 match at The American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, England.
Status
Finished
Attendance
31,729
Minute
55'
Winner
Manchester United
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