Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester United

Amex Stadium
S. Barrott
2025/2026
Match Report
Manchester United ended the Premier League season in style, crushing Brighton 3-0 at the American Express Stadium on the final day. The standout moment came early: Bruno Fernandes teed up Patrick Dorgu on 33 minutes for his 21st league assist of the campaign — a new Premier League record, surpassing the previous marks of Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne.
Dorgu's opener set the tone, and Bryan Mbeumo doubled the lead just before half-time with a 44th-minute finish set up by Diallo. Fernandes then got on the scoresheet himself three minutes after the restart, a goal that required a VAR check before being confirmed. Kobbie Mainoo picked up a yellow card in first-half stoppage time, the only blemish on an otherwise commanding afternoon for United.
Manchester United sealed third place and Champions League football for next season. For Brighton, the defeat ended any lingering hope of European qualification — they had needed this win combined with results elsewhere going their way, and neither scenario came to pass.
Match Events
Standings
| # | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Manchester United | 20 | 11 | 7 | +19 | 71 |
| 8 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 14 | 11 | 13 | +6 | 53 |
Statistics
52%Possession48%
13Shots11
2Shots on Target7
0Corners3
11Fouls8
1Offsides0
0Yellow Cards1
484Passes450
5Saves2
Injuries & Suspensions
Brighton & Hove Albion
Manchester United
Head to Head
10
Brighton & Hove Albion wins
3
Draws
17
Manchester United wins
Goals: 32 - 49

