Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion Preview

The Theatre of Dreams prepares to welcome one of the Premier League’s most captivating encounters as Manchester United prepare to lock horns with Brighton & Hove Albion in what promises to be a pulsating affair. The Red Devils, seeking to rebuild their domestic fortunes, face a Seagulls side that has consistently punched above their weight and established themselves as one of the league’s most progressive outfits. This Old Trafford showdown kicks off at 17:30 GMT on October 25th, 2025, with both sides desperate to claim all three points for vastly different reasons.

United’s recent form tells a tale of inconsistency that has become all too familiar for the Old Trafford faithful. The Red Devils arrive into this fixture on the back of a morale-boosting 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Anfield, a result that provided a much-needed injection of confidence following their disappointing 3-0 defeat to Manchester City in the Manchester Derby. Their mixed bag of results includes a comprehensive 2-0 home victory over Sunderland and a narrow 2-1 win against Chelsea, though these positive moments have been punctuated by frustrating setbacks including a 3-1 loss at Brentford. The inconsistency in performances has been a hallmark of United’s season, with the team showing glimpses of their potential while struggling to maintain that level across multiple fixtures.

Brighton, meanwhile, have demonstrated remarkable resilience and tactical sophistication under their current setup. The Seagulls’ recent form showcases their ability to compete with elite opposition, evidenced by their impressive 2-1 victory over Newcastle United and a solid point earned in a 1-1 draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers. Their most eye-catching result came in the form of a stunning 1-3 away victory at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea, demonstrating their capacity to deliver on the biggest stages. The comprehensive 6-0 triumph over Barnsley in cup competition further highlighted their attacking prowess, while a 2-2 draw with Tottenham proved their ability to hold their own against top-six opposition.

The head-to-head record between these two sides reveals a fascinating dynamic that has evolved significantly in recent years. Manchester United’s historical dominance has been challenged by Brighton’s emergence as a formidable Premier League force. Their most recent encounter in January 2025 saw Brighton claim a memorable 3-1 victory at Old Trafford, a result that sent shockwaves through the footballing world and demonstrated the Seagulls’ ability to triumph in the most challenging environments. The previous meeting in August 2024 had seen Brighton secure a 2-1 victory at the Amex Stadium, continuing their impressive run against the Red Devils. United’s last victory in this fixture dates back to May 2024 with a 2-0 win, while their previous encounter in September 2023 resulted in another 3-1 defeat at Old Trafford, highlighting Brighton’s recent superiority in this matchup.

Fans across the globe can witness this Premier League spectacle through various broadcast partners. In the United Kingdom and Ireland, Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League will provide comprehensive coverage, with streaming available via Sky Go UK and NOW. American supporters can tune in through fuboTV and UNIVERSO, while Canadian fans can access the action via DAZN Canada and fuboTV Canada. Australian viewers can catch all the drama on Stan Sport, ensuring this captivating encounter reaches audiences worldwide.

Injuries

Manchester United: Lisandro Martínez (Out)

Brighton: Solly March (Out), Adam Webster (Out), Jack Hinshelwood (Out), Brajan Gruda (Out), Kaoru Mitoma (Doubtful)

Possible line-ups:

Manchester United (3-4-2-1)

Dalot, Casemiro, Mbeumou, Shaw, Lammens, Maguire, Cunha, Fernandes, Mount, Ligt, Diallo

Brighton (4-2-3-1)

Veltman, Baleba, Hecke, Mitoma, Welbeck, Gómez, Verbruggen, Ayari, Dunk, Minteh, Cuyper

🔥 Manchester United Form (Last 5 Games)

Result	Home Team	Score	Away Team	Competition	W/D/L
W	Liverpool	1-2	Manchester United	English Premier League	✅
W	Manchester United	2-0	Sunderland	English Premier League	✅
L	Brentford	3-1	Manchester United	English Premier League	❌
W	Manchester United	2-1	Chelsea	English Premier League	✅
L	Manchester City	3-0	Manchester United	English Premier League	❌

⚡ Brighton & Hove Albion Form (Last 5 Games)

Result	Home Team	Score	Away Team	Competition	W/D/L
W	Brighton & Hove Albion	2-1	Newcastle United	English Premier League	✅
D	Wolverhampton Wanderers	1-1	Brighton & Hove Albion	English Premier League	🤝
W	Chelsea	1-3	Brighton & Hove Albion	English Premier League	✅
W	Barnsley	0-6	Brighton & Hove Albion	English Carabao Cup	✅
D	Brighton & Hove Albion	2-2	Tottenham Hotspur	English Premier League	🤝

⚔️ Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Games)

Home Team	Score	Away Team	Competition
Manchester United	1-3	Brighton & Hove Albion	English Premier League
Brighton & Hove Albion	2-1	Manchester United	English Premier League
Brighton & Hove Albion	0-2	Manchester United	English Premier League
Manchester United	1-3	Brighton & Hove Albion	English Premier League
Brighton & Hove Albion	1-0	Manchester United	English Premier League

📺 TV Listings / Streaming

Country	Channel/Platform
United Kingdom	Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League
Ireland	Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League
United States	fuboTV, UNIVERSO
Canada	DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada
Australia	Stan Sport
Spain	DAZN Spain, Movistar+
Germany	Sky Deutschland
France	myCANAL, Canal+ Foot
Netherlands	Viaplay Netherlands
Brazil	ESPN Brazil, Disney+ Premium Brazil