Manchester City vs Brighton — Match Preview

كأس رابطة المحترفين الإنجليزية — Round of 16 · Kickoff: · Etihad Stadium

Manchester City
vs
Brighton
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The Etihad Stadium plays host to a highly anticipated Carabao Cup Round of 16 clash between Manchester City and Brighton on October 28, 2026, at 19:30. With a quarter-final spot on the line, both clubs enter this fixture with significant momentum. Manchester City arrives in strong form, recording 5 wins and 1 loss in their last six matches, scoring 23 goals and conceding 10, with a recent sequence of (WWLWWW). Brighton, meanwhile, boasts a perfect record over their last six outings (WWWWWW), netting 22 goals while conceding only 2. According to our records, there are no previous head-to-head meetings between these two sides, adding an element of intrigue to this first-time encounter. Given the prolific scoring form displayed by both squads recently, fans can expect a highly competitive and tactical affair. Both teams have demonstrated excellent consistency, setting the stage for a compelling contest where either side is capable of dictating the pace. It remains to be seen which team will better manage the pressure of this knockout tie, as both look to advance in the competition in what promises to be an enthralling evening of football.

Recent Form

Manchester City

Played 6 W 4 D 0 L 2 Goals 19:12
  • LAston Villa vs Manchester City2 - 1
  • WManchester City vs AEK Athens FC5 - 1
  • WManchester City vs Ipswich3 - 2
  • LManchester City vs Paris Saint Germain2 - 4
  • WLiverpool vs Manchester City0 - 3
  • WManchester City vs Sunderland5 - 3

Brighton

Played 6 W 4 D 1 L 1 Goals 14:2
  • LLiverpool vs Brighton2 - 0
  • DFK Jablonec vs Brighton0 - 0
  • WBrighton vs Crystal Palace5 - 0
  • WBrighton vs Kauno Žalgiris4 - 0
  • WSunderland vs Brighton0 - 2
  • WBrighton vs Arsenal3 - 0

Head-to-Head

No previous meetings in our records

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