Brighton vs Manchester City: Head-to-Head Record & Stats
21 competitive meetings since 2017 · Premier League, League Cup, FA Cup
Head-to-head summary
Manchester City lead this fixture with 13 wins to Brighton's 4 across 21 competitive matches since the 2017/18 season. In Premier League action, City have won 12 of the 19 meetings, including 8 of 12 played at home. However, Brighton have proved competitive, taking 3 wins from 9 home games against City. City also recorded an 8-match winning streak early in the sequence, but the general balance has shifted in recent encounters between the two teams.
Brighton enter the next fixture on a 6-match unbeaten run against Manchester City. They won 0–1 away on 31 October 2026 in the Premier League, following a 2–2 draw in the League Cup three days earlier. Brighton also won 2–1 at home in August 2025 and 2–1 at home in November 2024, alongside a 2–2 draw at City in March 2025. City's last league win over Brighton was a 0–4 away victory in April 2024.
Matches between these sides average 3.19 goals per game, with over 1.5 goals landing in 18 of 21 fixtures and both teams scoring in 12. Early action is common, as 18 of 20 matches had at least one goal before half-time, averaging 1.65 goals in the first half. Brighton have shown resilience when trailing; despite being behind at half-time 16 times in this period, they managed to avoid defeat 5 times and won 3.
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Goals & betting stats
Half-time and full-time
HT/FT results
| Half-time ↓ / Full-time → | Brighton | Draw | Manchester City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton ahead at HT | 15% | 0 | 0 |
| Level at HT | 0 | 15% | 210% |
| Manchester City ahead at HT | 315% | 210% | 1155% |
20 matches decided in 90 minutes with a recorded half-time score. The side ahead at the break went on to win 12 of 17 times (71%).
Trailed at the break 16 times, came back to win 3.
Trailed at the break 1 times, came back to win 0.
Most common scores
- Brighton 2–2 Manchester City 2× · 10%
- Brighton 1–1 Manchester City 2× · 10%
- Brighton 2–1 Manchester City 2× · 10%
- Brighton 0–4 Manchester City 2× · 10%
- Brighton 1–3 Manchester City 2× · 10%
- Brighton 1–4 Manchester City 2× · 10%
Home and away record
When Brighton play at home (9 games)
Brighton 3 · Draws 1 · Manchester City 5
When Manchester City play at home (12 games)
Brighton 1 · Draws 3 · Manchester City 8
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Brighton | Draws | Manchester City | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 19 | 4 | 3 | 12 | |
| League Cup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| FA Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Last Brighton vs Manchester City results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester City | 0–1HT 0–1 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 9 | |
| Manchester City | 2–2 (4–3 pens)HT 1–1 | Brighton | League Cup · Round of 16 | |
| Manchester City | 1–1HT 1–0 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 21 | |
| Brighton | 2–1HT 0–1 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 3 | |
| Manchester City | 2–2HT 2–1 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 29 | |
| Brighton | 2–1HT 0–1 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 11 | |
| Brighton | 0–4HT 0–3 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 29 | |
| Manchester City | 2–1HT 2–0 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 9 | |
| Brighton | 1–1HT 1–1 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 32 | |
| Manchester City | 3–1HT 2–0 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 13 |
Show all 21 meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester City | 3–0HT 0–0 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 30 | |
| Brighton | 1–4HT 0–3 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 9 | |
| Brighton | 3–2HT 0–1 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 37 | |
| Manchester City | 1–0HT 1–0 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 18 | |
| Brighton | 0–5HT 0–2 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 35 | |
| Manchester City | 4–0HT 2–0 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 4 | |
| Brighton | 1–4HT 1–2 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 38 | |
| Manchester City | 1–0HT 1–0 | Brighton | FA Cup · Semi-finals | |
| Manchester City | 2–0HT 1–0 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 7 | |
| Manchester City | 3–1HT 2–1 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 31 | |
| Brighton | 0–2HT 0–0 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 1 |
Premier League
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester City | 0–1HT 0–1 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 9 | |
| Manchester City | 1–1HT 1–0 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 21 | |
| Brighton | 2–1HT 0–1 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 3 | |
| Manchester City | 2–2HT 2–1 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 29 | |
| Brighton | 2–1HT 0–1 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 11 | |
| Brighton | 0–4HT 0–3 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 29 | |
| Manchester City | 2–1HT 2–0 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 9 | |
| Brighton | 1–1HT 1–1 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 32 | |
| Manchester City | 3–1HT 2–0 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 13 | |
| Manchester City | 3–0HT 0–0 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 30 |
Show all 19 meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton | 1–4HT 0–3 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 9 | |
| Brighton | 3–2HT 0–1 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 37 | |
| Manchester City | 1–0HT 1–0 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 18 | |
| Brighton | 0–5HT 0–2 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 35 | |
| Manchester City | 4–0HT 2–0 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 4 | |
| Brighton | 1–4HT 1–2 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 38 | |
| Manchester City | 2–0HT 1–0 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 7 | |
| Manchester City | 3–1HT 2–1 | Brighton | Premier League · Matchday 31 | |
| Brighton | 0–2HT 0–0 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 1 |
Cups & Europe
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester City | 2–2 (4–3 pens)HT 1–1 | Brighton | League Cup · Round of 16 | |
| Manchester City | 1–0HT 1–0 | Brighton | FA Cup · Semi-finals |
Records
31 Oct 2026 · Premier League · Etihad Stadium
11 Jul 2020 · Premier League · The American Express Community Stadium
Brighton 1–4 Manchester City (Oct 2021); Brighton 3–2 Manchester City (May 2021); Brighton 0–5 Manchester City (Jul 2020)
Aug 2017 – Jan 2021
Current form
Brighton
- W
- D
- L
- D
- W
3rd in Premier League · 19 pts from 9 games. Last: Manchester City 0–1 Brighton (Premier League).
Manchester City
- L
- D
- L
- W
- W
2nd in Premier League · 21 pts from 9 games. Last: Manchester City 0–1 Brighton (Premier League).
Brighton vs Manchester City FAQ
Who has won more Brighton vs Manchester City matches?
Manchester City have won more: 13 wins to Brighton's 4, with 4 draws, from 21 competitive meetings since the 2017/18 season.
What was the last Brighton vs Manchester City result?
Manchester City 0–1 Brighton, played on 31 October 2026 (Premier League).
How many goals are scored in Brighton vs Manchester City games?
The fixture averages 3.19 goals per game. Over 2.5 goals landed in 67% of meetings and both teams scored in 57%.
What is the most common score in Brighton vs Manchester City?
Brighton 2–2 Manchester City, which has happened 2 times in 21 meetings since the 2017/18 season.
What is the biggest win in Brighton vs Manchester City history?
In our records (since the 2017/18 season) the biggest margin is Brighton 0–5 Manchester City, on 11 July 2020 (Premier League).
When do Brighton and Manchester City play next?
Brighton host Manchester City on Saturday 23 January 2027 at 15:00 UTC (Premier League).
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