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Manchester United vs Brighton Live Streaming: Check When & Where to Watch, Final Squads, Injured Players, Referee & More

Manchester United vs Brighton FA Cup live today at Old Trafford. Check the starting time, TV channels, live stream, team lineups, referee details and updated injury news.

Published by Neerja Mishra

Manchester United host Brighton & Hove Albion in an exciting FA Cup third‑round clash at Old Trafford today. The Red Devils, led by interim boss Darren Fletcher, aim to bounce back after recent mixed results. Brighton arrive looking to upset the hosts and continue their cup run. Fans around the world are tuning in for live coverage and full match updates.

Manchester United vs Brighton Live Streaming: When & Where to Watch?

The match kicks off at 4:30 p.m. GMT (10 p.m. IST / 11:30 a.m. ET) at Old Trafford in Manchester.

TV channels & streaming:

  • UK: TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports 2 will broadcast live.
  • India: SonyLIV and Sony Sports Network offer live coverage.
  • USA: ESPN+ will stream the game live online.
  • Australia: Stan Sport subscribers can watch live.

Fans can also follow live blogs and updates from major sports sites and club app live commentary.

Manchester United vs Brighton Match Details

This fixture is part of the 2025‑26 FA Cup third round. United have a strong history in this competition and have won most of their previous ties against Brighton. Both teams have shown different forms this season, but will treat this tie with full seriousness as it could shape their cup campaigns.

  • Competition: FA Cup 2025‑26 Third Round
  • Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
  • Kick‑off: 4:30 p.m. GMT

Manchester United vs Brighton Referee

The match referee is Simon Hooper, appointed for this FA Cup tie. Hooper has overseen several top‑level matches and will be joined by his officiating team to ensure fair play.

Manchester United vs Brighton: Final Teams

Both squads are shaping up with some notable absences and tactical decisions:

Manchester United Predicted Lineup (4‑2‑3‑1):

  • GK: Senne Lammens
  • DEF: Dalot, Yoro, Martínez, Shaw
  • MID: Mainoo, Ugarte
  • ATT: Cunha, Fernandes, Dorgu
  • ST: Sesko

This lineup balances youth and experience, with Fernandes key in attack and Šeško leading the line.

Brighton & Hove Albion Predicted Lineup (4‑3‑3):

  • GK: Robert Sánchez
  • DEF: Cucurella, Dunk, White, Mac Allister
  • MID: Groß, March, Billing
  • ATT: Mitoma, Trossard, Rutter

Brighton will likely rely on structured defending and quick counters, with Mitoma and Rutter providing width and pace. Their midfield trio aims to disrupt United’s possession and launch fast attacks.

Manchester United vs Brighton Injury News

Manchester United – Injuries and Absentees:

  • Matthijs de Ligt: Out with a back issue.
  • Amad Diallo, Bryan Mbeumo & Noussair Mazraoui: Absent due to AFCON duty and return too close to feature today.

Interim manager Darren Fletcher confirmed there were no new injuries and the squad is similar to the one that played Burnley midweek.

Brighton – Injuries and Doubts:

  • Mats Wieffer (toe), Solly March (knee), Adam Webster (knee), Stefanos Tzimas (knee): Out.
  • Yankuba Minteh: Doubtful after a dead leg and may undergo a fitness test.
  • Carlos Baleba: On international duty and unavailable.

Manchester United vs Brighton: Players Not Playing Due to Injury

Here are the key players unavailable for Sunday’s game:

Manchester United Out:

  • Matthijs de Ligt (injury)
  • Amad Diallo (AFCON)
  • Bryan Mbeumo (AFCON)
  • Noussair Mazraoui (AFCON)

Brighton Out:

  • Mats Wieffer (injury)
  • Solly March (injury)
  • Adam Webster (injury)
  • Stefanos Tzimas (injury)
  • Carlos Baleba (AFCON duty)
  • Yankuba Minteh (fitness doubt)

Manchester United vs Brighton: Head‑to‑Head & Recent Form

Historically, Manchester United have dominated previous FA Cup meetings with Brighton, winning most encounters. Brighton, however, has shown resilience in recent league games and looks to build momentum. United’s recent draw at Burnley gave fans optimism, especially with goals from Šeško driving confidence.

Manchester United vs Brighton: What to Expect Today

Expect a competitive cup tie with both clubs eager to progress. United’s mix of attacking talent and Brighton’s structured counterplay sets the stage for an entertaining match. Watch for key battles in midfield and clinical finishing up front. Stay tuned for live updates and post‑match analysis across TV, apps, and social platforms.

Neerja Mishra