Match Report
Manchester United, 3rd with 71 points, sat 18 points above Brighton & Hove Albion (8th, 53). Brighton & Hove Albion ranked just 12th in the league on five-round form despite their 8th table position. In league terms the two rates read 1.37/1.21 for Brighton & Hove Albion and 1.82/1.32 for Manchester United (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.38.
Manchester United were unbeaten in 5. From the last five rounds, Brighton & Hove Albion held 7 points of 15 and Manchester United 13.
Across 21 recorded meetings, Brighton & Hove Albion have 9 wins to Manchester United's 11, with 1 draw, at 2.95 goals per meeting. The fixture leans high-scoring: 67% of meetings brought at least three goals.
The American Express Community Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 31,876. On the scoreboard, Manchester United led 2-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 0-3.
Goal scorers
Manchester United: Patrick Dorgu (33'), Bryan Mbeumo (44'), Bruno Fernandes (48')
Key stats
Possession: Brighton & Hove Albion 52% · Manchester United 48% · Total shots: 13-11 · On target: 2-7 · Corners: 0-3