Manchester United collapses 2-3 to Brighton in EFL Cup at Old Trafford
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 9:05 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Manchester United faced a 3-2 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion in the EFL Cup at Old Trafford on September 16. The home side took an early lead with goals from Shea Lacey and Mason Mount within the first 10 minutes. However, Brighton mounted a comeback with three unanswered goals, sealing United's elimination from the tournament. Disappointing performances from several key players, including Benjamin Sesko, contributed to United's struggles. The defeat adds pressure on manager Michael Carrick as the team prepares for an upcoming Premier League match against Fulham.
- •Match held at Old Trafford on September 16, 2026.
- •United led 2-0 but conceded three unanswered goals.
- •Shea Lacey and Mason Mount scored early for United.
- •Charalampos Kostoulas, Pascal Gross, and Maxim De Cuyper scored for Brighton.
- •United's next match is against Fulham in the Premier League.
- 9:05 PMYahoo Sports — 0 shots, 0 successful dribbles: United star subbed off the pitch after disasterclass in EFL Cup defeat to Brighton
- 9:03 PMYahoo Sports — Manchester United 2-3 Brighton & Hove Albion: Reds collapse in EFL Cup Crashout
"Manchester United’s League Cup campaign was over very soon after it got going on Wednesday. The Reds lost 3-2 against Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford despite leading 2-0 inside the first 10 minutes of the match. Manager Michael Carrick, who is already dealing with just four points from the first four Premier League […]
"1Manchester United suffered a disastrous 3-2 EFL Cup defeat at the hands of Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford on Wednesday, 16 September. Goals from Shea Lacey and Mason Mount were not enough as ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 9:05 PM0 shots, 0 successful dribbles: United star subbed off the pitch after disasterclass in EFL Cup defeat to Brighton
1Manchester United suffered a disastrous 3-2 EFL Cup defeat at the hands of Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford on Wednesday, 16 September. Goals from Shea Lacey and Mason Mount were not enough as ...
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 9:03 PMManchester United 2-3 Brighton & Hove Albion: Reds collapse in EFL Cup Crashout
Manchester United’s League Cup campaign was over very soon after it got going on Wednesday. The Reds lost 3-2 against Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford despite leading 2-0 inside the first 10 minutes of the match. Manager Michael Carrick, who is already dealing with just four points from the first four Premier League […]
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