Brighton 0-2 Manchester United

Current streaks

Recent form

Brighton

Brighton's recent form has been inconsistent, with their last six games yielding just one win, two draws, and three losses. They have struggled to find the back of the net, scoring only four goals in these six matches, resulting in a low average of 0.67 goals per game. On the defensive end, Brighton has conceded 11 goals, with an average of 1.83 goals conceded per game. One particularly high-scoring game stands out: a 4-0 defeat against Manchester City on April 25, 2024. Brighton's goal difference over the last six games is a concerning -7, highlighting their difficulties at both ends of the pitch. With their current position of 10th in the league and 48 points from 37 games, Brighton will be looking to improve their form and finish the season on a positive note.

Manchester United

Manchester United's recent form has been mixed, with two wins, two draws, and two losses in their last six games. They are currently sitting in 8th position in the league table with 57 points from 37 games. The team has been involved in several high-scoring matches, with 67% of their games featuring over 2.5 goals. Notably, they suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat against Crystal Palace, but bounced back with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Newcastle in their most recent match. Manchester United's defensive vulnerabilities are evident, as they have conceded 13 goals in their last six games, an average of 2.17 per game, and have failed to keep a clean sheet during this period. However, their attacking prowess has been on display, scoring 11 goals in the same span, averaging 1.83 goals per game.

Recent home/away form

Brighton

Brighton's recent home form has been mixed, with three wins and three losses in their last six games at the Amex Stadium. They have struggled against top teams, suffering heavy defeats to Manchester City (0-4) and Arsenal (0-3), which stand out as particularly high-scoring games. However, Brighton has managed to secure narrow 1-0 victories against Aston Villa, AS Roma in the UEFA Europa League, and Nottingham Forest, demonstrating their ability to grind out results against more evenly matched opponents. Despite their inconsistent form, Brighton has maintained a respectable 10th position in the league with 48 points from 37 games.

Manchester United

Manchester United's recent away form has been poor, with a run of three consecutive defeats against Crystal Palace, Chelsea, and Manchester City. Their defensive frailties have been exposed, conceding a staggering 17 goals in their last six away matches at an average of 2.83 per game. The Red Devils have been involved in several high-scoring encounters, with five out of the six games featuring over 2.5 goals, including a thrilling 4-3 loss to Chelsea and a disappointing 4-0 defeat at Crystal Palace. Despite scoring 10 goals in these matches, United have failed to keep a single clean sheet, highlighting their defensive struggles on the road.

Head-to-head

The head-to-head statistics between Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester United are as follows:

- Games won by Manchester United: 20
- Games drawn: 5
- Games lost by Manchester United: 7

Some notable results from the provided sources include:

- Manchester United won 1-0 on January 16, 1909, in an FA Cup match.
- Brighton & Hove Albion defeated Manchester United 4-0 on May 7, 2022, in the Premier League.
- The highest aggregate score was 6-5 in favor of Manchester United, which occurred on November 5, 1954, in the Premier League.

Please note that the provided search results cover different time periods, and the most recent match mentioned is from May 4, 2023.