Manchester United FC vs Brighton & Hove Albion FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Manchester United FC vs Brighton & Hove Albion FC — Premier League at Old Trafford.
- Manchester United FC 5 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
- Brighton & Hove Albion FC 5 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Peter Bankes
- Referee Kevin Friend
- Referee Marc Perry
- Referee Jonathan Moss
- Referee Eddie Smart
4 games this season
🟨 3.0/game
⚽ 10.5 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City FC | 5 | 15 |
| 2 | Arsenal FC | 5 | 12 |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 5 | 10 |
| 4 | Brentford FC | 5 | 9 |
| 5 | Leeds United FC | 5 | 9 |
| 6 | Liverpool FC | 5 | 9 |
| 7 | Everton FC | 5 | 9 |
| 8 | Hull City AFC | 5 | 8 |
| 9 | Newcastle United FC | 5 | 8 |
| 10 | Chelsea FC | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | Ipswich Town FC | 5 | 6 |
| 12 | Manchester United FC | 5 | 5 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest FC | 5 | 5 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 5 | 4 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace FC | 5 | 4 |
| 16 | Aston Villa FC | 5 | 4 |
| 17 | AFC Bournemouth | 5 | 3 |
| 18 | Coventry City FC | 5 | 3 |
| 19 | Fulham FC | 5 | 2 |
| 20 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 5 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 07 Nov | FK Partizan Beograd | H | 3–0 | W |
| 02 Nov | AFC Bournemouth | A | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Oct | Norwich City FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 24 Oct | FK Partizan Beograd | A | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Oct | Liverpool FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov | Manchester United FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 02 Nov | Norwich City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Oct | Everton FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 19 Oct | Aston Villa FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Oct | Tottenham Hotspur FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 28 Sep | Chelsea FC | A | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Manchester United FC | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #3 |
| 5 | Points | 10 |
| 5 | Played | 5 |
| 1 / 2 / 2 | W / D / L | 3 / 1 / 1 |
| 8 | Scored | 16 |
| 8 | Conceded | 5 |
| +0 | GD | +11 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 2.00 |
| 20% | Win % | 60% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
83%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Manchester United FC this season
Manchester United FC this season
60%
Clean Sheets
Brighton & Hove Albion FC this season
Brighton & Hove Albion FC this season
Manchester United FC are 12th (5 pts). Brighton & Hove Albion FC are 3rd (10 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Manchester United FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
2/–
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
0-15
–/3
16-30
2/–
31-45
5/1
46-60
2/–
61-75
2/1
76+
3/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Manchester United FC
| Bruno Fernandes | 3 G | 1 A |
| Bryan Mbeumo | 2 G |
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
| Pascal Gross | 3 G | 3 A |
| Charalampos Kostoulas | 2 G | 1 A |
| Jack Hinshelwood | 2 G | |
| Malick Yalcouye | 2 G | |
| Maxim De Cuyper | 1 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Old Trafford. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Dale Stephens was booked on 5.
- 10' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 15' Manchester United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Brighton & Hove Albion FC's shape.
- 17' Magnificent from Andreas Pereira! That is 25 goals in 411 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 19' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Davy Propper makes it 1-1.
- 19' The referee has no hesitation. Lewis Dunk is booked for Brighton & Hove Albion FC — Yellow card on 19.
- 24' Brighton & Hove Albion FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 29' Manchester United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 30' Controversy at the stadium! Martin Montoya argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 35' Brighton & Hove Albion FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 40' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 45' Marcus Rashford was booked on 45.
- 46' The whistle greets Aaron Connolly as he departs to be replaced by Glenn Murray.
- 51' Aaron Connolly has been relatively quiet despite scoring 19 goals in his last 338 appearances.
- 56' It looks like no one’s ball. Brighton & Hove Albion FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 58' Controversy at the stadium! Brandon Williams argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 59' A tactical swap from Brighton & Hove Albion FC — Pascal Gross on, Leandro Trossard off on 59 minutes.
- 64' Lewis Dunk doubles the advantage! 1-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 66' Marcus Rashford makes no mistake. The score reads 2-2 and Manchester United FC are in front.
- 70' Manchester United FC make a change. Andreas Pereira trudges off to be replaced by Jesse Lingard on 70 minutes.
- 74' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Davy Propper.
- 79' It is a cagey affair so far. Manchester United FC in their trying to find a way past Brighton & Hove Albion FC's compact .
- 84' Dan Burn has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 89' Over 89 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 90' Manchester United FC make a change. Marcus Rashford trudges off to be replaced by Marcos Rojo on 90 minutes.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Manchester United FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Manchester United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 29
- 21
- 1
- 17
-
10
Marcus Rashford ↓ Marcos Rojo 90'
- 9
- 2
- 39
-
15
Andreas Pereira ↓ Jesse Lingard 70'
- 53
Bench
- 22
-
16
Marcos Rojo ↑ 90'
-
14
Jesse Lingard ↑ 70'
- 4
- 8
-
26
Mason Greenwood ↑ 90'
- 37
Coach
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Brighton & Hove Albion FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 5
- 4
- 6
- 24
-
44
Aaron Connolly ↓ Glenn Murray 46'
-
22
Martin Montoya ↓ Solomon March 46'
- 7
- 33
- 46
-
11
Leandro Trossard ↓ Pascal Gross 59'
Bench
- 18
- 14
- 27
-
20
Solomon March ↑ 46'
-
13
Pascal Gross ↑ 59'
- 21
-
17
Glenn Murray ↑ 46'
Coach
Graham Potter
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Pascal Gross | 6 |
| Bruno Fernandes | 6 |
| Marcus Rashford | 4 |
| Danny Welbeck | 3 |
| Paul Pogba | 2 |
| Lewis Dunk | 2 |
| Mason Greenwood | 2 |
| Joao Pedro | 2 |
Head to Head
Manchester United FC Form
2019-11-10
Manchester United FC
3–1
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
W
2019-11-07
Manchester United FC
3–0
FK Partizan Beograd
W
2019-11-02
AFC Bournemouth
1–0
Manchester United FC
L
2019-10-27
Norwich City FC
1–3
Manchester United FC
W
2019-10-24
FK Partizan Beograd
0–1
Manchester United FC
W
2019-10-20
Manchester United FC
1–1
Liverpool FC
D
Brighton & Hove Albion FC Form
2019-11-10
Manchester United FC
3–1
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
L
2019-11-02
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
2–0
Norwich City FC
W
2019-10-26
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
3–2
Everton FC
W
2019-10-19
Aston Villa FC
2–1
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
L
2019-10-05
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
3–0
Tottenham Hotspur FC
W
2019-09-28
Chelsea FC
2–0
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.93
Manchester United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.3
Brighton & Hove Albion FC xG
I would bet for:
Manchester United FC or Brighton & Hove Albion FC 79% + Over 2.5 goals 78%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Manchester United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.23
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 2.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 3.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 4.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
Double Chance
Manchester United FC or Draw
62%
Draw or Brighton & Hove Albion FC
60%
Manchester United FC or Brighton & Hove Albion FC
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Manchester United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 2
7.3%
1 – 1
7.2%
2 – 2
6.9%
2 – 1
6.1%
1 – 3
5.5%
2 – 3
5.2%
3 – 2
4.4%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 3
3.4%
1 – 4
3.2%
2 – 4
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Manchester United FC
| Handicap | Manchester United FC covers | Push | Brighton & Hove Albion FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 10% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 15% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +1 | 54% | 18% | 28% |
| +1.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +2 | 72% | 14% | 14% |
| +2.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
Clean Sheet
Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Brighton & Hove Albion FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.