Manchester City vs Wed 28 Oct19:45 Scheduled
Brighton — League Cup: stats, lineups & analysis
Match preview
Manchester City vs Brighton — the facts
Manchester City meet Brighton in the League Cup (Round of 16). Kick-off is Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 19:45 UTC at Etihad Stadium.
Team pages: Manchester City · Brighton · League Cup
About this match
On this page: kickoff time and matchday details for Manchester City vs Brighton, the head-to-head record and recent form, confirmed lineups about an hour before kick-off — then the live score, goal clips and video highlights once this League Cup fixture kicks off.
- Live score updates and a goal-by-goal timeline once play begins.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Confirmed starting lineups, usually about an hour before kick-off.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
Explore more on the Manchester City and Brighton team pages or the League Cup page.
Quick answers
›What time does Manchester City vs Brighton kick off?
Kick-off is Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 19:45 UTC at Etihad Stadium, a League Cup fixture.
›Where can I watch Manchester City vs Brighton goal clips and highlights?
Goal clips and match highlights will be published on this page — each goal video is added shortly after it goes in, with highlights after full-time.
›What is the head-to-head record between Manchester City and Brighton?
Manchester City and Brighton have met 10 times — 5 wins for Manchester City, 2 wins for Brighton and 3 draws.