Old Trafford is the setting on Wednesday, September 16, as Manchester United take on Brighton & Hove Albion in the third round of the 2026-27 Carabao Cup.
Both teams will be looking to advance to the next round when they meet in Manchester, with kickoff scheduled for 8 p.m. BST. A penalty shootout will decide the tie if the teams remain level after 90 minutes.
This article will be updated throughout the match with the latest scores, goals, cards, substitutions, VAR decisions, and other key moments.
Manchester United Confirmed Lineup
Manchester United have confirmed their starting XI for tonight’s Carabao Cup third-round clash with Brighton at Old Trafford. Michael Carrick makes several changes after Sunday’s 0-1 derby defeat to Manchester City, giving academy and fringe players an opportunity while keeping a strong core in the side.
Manchester United XI (4-2-3-1):
Karl Darlow; Diogo Dalot, Leny Yoro, Ayden Heaven, Noussair Mazraoui; Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans (c); Shea Lacey, Mason Mount, Marcus Rashford; Benjamin Šeško.
Darlow makes his Manchester United debut in goal, while Lacey gets his first senior start on the right side of the attack. Tielemans captains the team.
Luke Shaw and Patrick Dorgu are not in the squad. Bruno Fernandes is on the bench after starting against Manchester City on Sunday.
Manchester United substitutes: Senne Lammens, Amass, Harry Maguire, Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo, Tyler Fletcher, Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, Joshua Zirkzee.
United remain without Amad Diallo, Carlos Baleba, Matthijs de Ligt, Manuel Ugarte and Tom Heaton.
Brighton Confirmed Lineup
Brighton have also confirmed their starting XI for the Carabao Cup third-round match at Old Trafford. Fabian Hürzeler has made changes, with Jason Steele starting in goal for the Seagulls.
Brighton XI:
Jason Steele; Yasser Hadjam, Luka Vušković, Pascal Struijk, Costinha; Pascal Groß, Chema Andrés; Kostoulas, Matt O’Riley, Boscagli; Yalcouyé.
Brighton substitutes: Bart Verbruggen, Lewis Dunk, Georginio, Promise David, Osman, Kadioglu, Diego Gómez, Ayari, Maxim De Cuyper.
Brighton remain without several injured players, including Kaoru Mitoma, Yankuba Minteh, Evan Ferguson, Tzimas, Jack Hinshelwood and Mats Wieffer.
Both teams have rotated their lineups for the Carabao Cup, with Manchester United giving Lacey a first senior start and Darlow a debut. Kick-off at Old Trafford is scheduled for 8pm BST.
Manchester United vs Brighton Match Details
Competition: Carabao Cup, Third Round
Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Kickoff: 8 p.m. BST
Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
UK TV: ITV1, Sky Sports Main Event
UK streaming: ITVX, Sky Sports
U.S. streaming: Paramount+
India: FanCode
Manchester United vs Brighton Live Score and Updates
Manchester United 0-0 Brighton
Kickoff: 8 p.m. BST
Status: Match has not kicked off yet.
This section will be updated as the match progresses, with live score changes, goals, cards, substitutions, VAR decisions, injuries, and other major developments from Old Trafford.
Live Updates
Pre-match: Manchester United and Brighton are preparing to begin their Carabao Cup third-round tie at Old Trafford.
Tie rule: If the score is level after 90 minutes, the match will go directly to a penalty shootout to determine which team advances.
Manchester United vs Brighton Result Today: Carabao Cup Live Score, Updates