Brighton Stuns Manchester United with 3-2 Comeback Win

On September 16, 2026, Brighton & Hove Albion achieved a stunning 3-2 comeback victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford, eliminating them from the EFL Cup in the third round. Manchester United initially took control of the match with Scott Lacey scoring in the eighth minute, followed by Mason Mount doubling the lead just two minutes later.

However, Brighton responded with Charalampos Kostoulas scoring in first-half stoppage time, assisted by Jaouen Hadjam. The second half saw Pascal Groß equalizing in the 65th minute, with Luka Vušković providing the assist.

Brighton completed their comeback when Maxim De Cuyper scored in the 69th minute, giving them a 3-2 lead. Despite Manchester United's attempts to equalize, including a crucial save by Brighton's Karl Darlow against Diego Gómez, the visitors held on to secure their place in the fourth round.

This defeat marked a significant moment for United, as they had not lost at home after leading 2-0 since September 1976.