Brighton overturn two-goal deficit to knock Manchester United out of League Cup
Brighton won 3–2 at Old Trafford on September 16, 2026, recovering from a two-goal deficit to eliminate Manchester United from the Carabao Cup.
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- Brighton won 3–2 at Old Trafford on September 16, 2026, recovering from a two-goal deficit to eliminate Manchester United from the Carabao Cup.
Brighton came back from two goals down to beat Manchester United 3–2 at Old Trafford on September 16, 2026, ending the home side’s Carabao Cup campaign.
The result, reported by Sky Sports and Al Jazeera and confirmed in Manchester United’s official match listing, sent Brighton through from the third round. [Manchester United match record](https://www.manutd.com/en/news/report-united-v-brighton-16-sep-2026).
United’s early advantage failed to secure a place in the next round. Brighton’s recovery turned a promising start for Michael Carrick’s side into another early exit from a domestic cup competition.
Sky Sports reported that United had also fallen at their first hurdle in the competition the previous season. This defeat follows their league loss to Manchester City on September 13, adding to a difficult opening stretch for Carrick’s team.
For Brighton, the victory keeps their League Cup campaign alive after an away tie in which they had to erase a substantial deficit.
