The Amex is ROCKING on Bank Holiday Sunday
What a day to be alive if you're a football fan in this country. It's the final day of the 2025/26 Premier League season, it's a Bank Holiday weekend, the sun is out over East Sussex, and the American Express Community Stadium is absolutely bouncing.
The players are on the pitch and the ball is rolling at the Amex for the final Premier League fixture of the season between Brighton and Manchester United. The atmosphere is electric — 31,800 supporters packed in, and not a single one wanting to miss a moment of what could be a genuinely historic afternoon for the Seagulls.
It is warm and bright in Falmer today. Classic late-May Bank Holiday weather across the south of England, with temperatures nudging 18 degrees and barely a cloud in the sky. The kind of afternoon that makes you feel everything is right with the world — particularly if you're a Brighton fan nursing a very real dream of European football.
The pubs across Brighton and Hove have been full since midday. The long weekend has brought thousands of travelling United fans down the A23 and M23, and both sets of supporters have brought their voices. This is what the final day of a Premier League season is all about.
Why This Match Matters: The Stakes
Manchester United have already done their job. United have secured their place in next season's UEFA Champions League and arrive at the Amex with nothing truly riding on the result for them — but as we'll get to, that does not mean this game has no story.
Brighton, however, are in the thick of it. Brighton must beat Man United to reach 56 points on the season. But there is more to it than just the three points. For Brighton to reach the Champions League bonus spot in fifth place, they also need Bournemouth to lose to Nottingham Forest, Liverpool to beat Brentford, and Aston Villa, fresh off their Europa League parade, to lose to Manchester City.
That is a tall order. But football has a funny way of delivering on the final day. Brighton and their supporters know this — and they will be screaming for every result across the country today.
Team News and Lineups
Brighton (4-2-3-1)
Verbruggen; Wieffer, Van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu; Milner, Gross; Gómez, Hinshelwood, De Cuyper; Welbeck
Brighton are without several key men. Tzimas, Mitoma, and Webster are all injured and out of the match. Fabian Hürzeler has had to rotate and reshuffle his attacking options, but the likes of Lewis Dunk captaining the side on what could be his greatest-ever afternoon in the blue and white stripes adds an emotional layer to this occasion.
Brighton Bench: Jason Steele, Olivier Boscagli, Joel Veltman, Solly March, Georginio Rutter, Yankuba Minteh, Carlos Baleba, Matt O'Riley, Charalampos Kostoulas
Georginio Rutter on the bench is a significant weapon. If Hürzeler needs a goal, he has options.
Manchester United (4-2-3-1)
Lammens; Mazraoui, Maguire, Martínez, Shaw; Mainoo, Mount; Diallo, Bruno Fernandes, Dorgu; Mbeumo
United are without De Ligt and Sesko, both injured and out of the match. But Michael Carrick still has enormous quality available — Bruno Fernandes pulling the strings, Kellan Mainoo controlling the tempo, and Bryan Mbeumo up front after his remarkable 15-goal season.
United Bench: Altay Bayindir, Ayden Heaven, Tyrell Malacia, Leny Yoro, Manuel Ugarte, Shea Lacey, Tyler Fletcher, Matheus Cunha, Joshua Zirkzee
Matheus Cunha off the bench. That is a player who has been absolutely electric this season — if United need a goal or a moment of brilliance, he is the man Carrick will turn to.
Facundo Momasella — The Man to Watch
One name generating serious discussion around the Amex today is Facundo Momasella, the Argentine midfielder who has been one of the surprise packages of Brighton's season under Hürzeler. Sharp in the press, composed in tight spaces and increasingly influential as the campaign has gone on, Momasella will be key to Brighton's ability to control the midfield battle against United's Mainoo-Mount axis.
If Brighton are to win this football match — and they absolutely must — it will likely come through their midfield winning the battle in the centre of the park. Momasella gives Hürzeler a physical and creative presence that can link with Welbeck up top and also support the wide men getting in behind United's back line.
Watch him closely. On a day this big, players like Momasella either hide — or they announce themselves to the world.
Live Match Updates
⚽ 33' — GOAL! PATRICK DORGU SCORES! Brighton 0-1 Manchester United
AND THERE IT IS. Patrick Dorgu — the Danish left winger who has been outstanding for United all season — has broken the deadlock at the Amex. The goal silences the home crowd and deals a serious blow to Brighton's European hopes.
Dorgu, playing with the freedom of a man whose side has nothing to lose, drove into the box and finished with the kind of clinical confidence that has defined his debut Premier League season. Three goals and three assists in 25 appearances — and now the biggest of the lot on the final day of the season.
The Amex has gone quiet. Brighton fans who were dreaming of Europe just minutes ago are now staring down the barrel of a defeat. Hürzeler will need to react at half-time.
10' — CHANCE! Brighton go close first!
Kadioglu received the ball on the left and drove a cross into the box for Diego Gómez, who got a deflection on it but without the right angle, sending the ball wide and missing the chance to open the scoring. The first big chance of the game falls to Brighton — but they have been punished at the other end.
5' — Cautious opening from both sides
Manchester United trying to maintain possession in the attacking half, exchanging passes, while Brighton look to create danger with speed on the counter-attack. United's composure — the composure of a side with nothing to lose — was always going to be dangerous. And so it has proved.
Kick-off — WE ARE LIVE
The referee Sam Barrott blows his whistle, the Amex erupts, and the 2025/26 Premier League season is underway for one final afternoon.
🔮 Next Goal Prediction — Who Scores Next and Why?
Brighton are now desperate. They trail 0-1 and their European dream is slipping away in front of a stunned home crowd. Hürzeler will almost certainly bring on Georginio Rutter at half-time — and that changes everything.
Here is how the next goal probabilities shape up:
Georginio Rutter (Brighton) — 34% probability The Frenchman is sitting on the bench right now but will come on at half-time. Rutter has 12 goals and 10 assists this season and is Brighton's most creative and dangerous player. When the Seagulls need a goal, he is the man Hürzeler turns to. With the Amex roaring them on in the second half and United potentially sitting deeper to protect their lead, Rutter will have space to operate. He is the most likely scorer of the next goal in this match.
Bryan Mbeumo (Man United) — 26% probability Mbeumo has been United's constant threat up front all afternoon. 15 league goals this season, pace to burn, and with Brighton now needing to push men forward to find an equaliser, the spaces on the counter-attack will open up. If United break on the Seagulls — and with Bruno Fernandes pulling strings they absolutely can — Mbeumo is the finisher who will be waiting.
Danny Welbeck (Brighton) — 18% probability Welbeck absolutely loves playing against Manchester United — his former club. He scored against them in January and the old boy will have a point to prove today. He has been Brighton's outlet all afternoon and in the second half with more balls pumped forward, he will get his chances.
Bruno Fernandes (Man United) — 14% probability Bruno has been orchestrating everything in the middle of the park. He rarely scores when United are already ahead and controlling the game — but his set-piece delivery and tendency to pop up at crucial moments makes him a constant threat. A corner or free-kick could bring him into play.
Other Brighton player — 8% probability A scrambled set-piece goal, a moment from Hinshelwood or De Cuyper — always possible when a crowd is roaring and a side is desperate.
Bottom line: Back Rutter as the most likely next scorer. Brighton are at home, one goal down, with a European dream on the line. He will come off that bench fired up. The Amex will lift him. And United, with nothing to lose, may sit too deep after half-time and invite pressure they cannot handle.
Current Score: Brighton 0-1 Manchester United
⚽ Patrick Dorgu 33' (Man United)
United are ahead on xG and the scoreline reflects that. Brighton have had more of the ball in the last ten minutes as they push for an equaliser — but United are comfortable on the counter.
Win Probability — Updated After Dorgu's Goal
Patrick Dorgu's 33rd-minute goal has shifted the probabilities significantly:
Manchester United win: 58% (up from 30%) United are ahead, comfortable, and have nothing to lose. Carrick's side can sit deep and hit Brighton on the counter. Mbeumo's pace and Bruno's vision make them lethal going forward. United are now clear favourites to hold on.
Brighton win: 24% (down from 44%) Brighton are desperate and the Amex will be behind them in the second half. Rutter coming on at half-time changes the dynamic completely. One moment of quality — a Rutter strike, a Welbeck header, a set-piece — and this match is level. From 1-1, anything is possible.
Draw: 18% (down from 26%) A draw would effectively end Brighton's European dreams at the higher level. But pride and momentum could make a draw the most likely outcome if Brighton equalise and United then shut up shop.
Season Context — Why Brighton Deserve This Moment
This has been a remarkable season for Fabian Hürzeler's side. The young German manager, still only in his second full season in English football, has built something genuinely exciting at the Amex.
Brighton sit seventh in the Premier League with 53 points from 37 games. They have won 14, drawn 11 and lost 12. Their goals-for tally of 51 places them among the league's most entertaining sides, and their pressing style under Hürzeler has drawn widespread admiration across the country.
Georginio Rutter — 12 goals and 10 assists from midfield — has been their standout performer. But the collective spirit of this squad, and the way they fight for every point week after week, is what has made them such a compelling watch this season.
Manchester United arrive with 68 points — third in the table — after Michael Carrick's stunning transformation of the club. United have secured their place in next season's UEFA Champions League and the season must be considered an outstanding success given where the club was 18 months ago.
Head-to-Head Record
In recent H2H meetings: Brighton have 3 wins, Manchester United have 2 wins and there has been 1 draw from their last 6 meetings.
Brighton have been a genuinely difficult match-up for United in recent seasons. The Seagulls' pressing game causes problems for any side trying to play out from the back, and the Amex is never an easy ground to visit.
The Amex Stadium — Atmosphere and Ground Guide
The American Express Community Stadium — universally known as the Amex across Sussex and beyond — opened in July 2011 and has been Brighton's home ever since. Situated in Falmer, just outside the city of Brighton, the ground holds 31,876 supporters and sits in a natural bowl in the South Downs.
On a day like today — Bank Holiday Sunday, season finale, European qualification on the line — the Amex has a unique, almost festival-like quality to it. The setting in the Downs, with the hills rising beyond the stands, makes it one of the most distinctive grounds in the Premier League. Supporters have been queuing outside since noon, the away end full of United fans who have made the trip down from the North West.
The noise levels are extraordinary already. When Brighton press high and the home crowd gets behind them, this place can be genuinely intimidating — as some of the top sides in the country have discovered to their cost this season.
How to Watch Brighton vs Manchester United Live
UK: Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event. Available on Sky Go and NOW TV.
Streaming: Peacock (USA), NBCSN (USA).
Live score updates: Follow this page, or check BBC Sport, Sky Sports, or the Premier League official app for minute-by-minute updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Brighton vs Man United score right now? Brighton 0-1 Manchester United. Patrick Dorgu scored for United in the 33rd minute. The match is live — refresh this page for updates.
Who scored for Manchester United vs Brighton today? Patrick Dorgu scored Manchester United's opening goal in the 33rd minute at the American Express Community Stadium. The Danish winger latched onto a move and finished clinically to give United the lead.
What time did Brighton vs Man United kick off? The match kicked off at 16:00 BST (11:00 ET) on Sunday 24 May 2026 at the American Express Community Stadium, Falmer.
Where is Brighton vs Man United being played? The American Express Community Stadium (Amex Stadium) in Falmer, Brighton, East Sussex, England.
What channel is Brighton vs Man United on? In the UK it is live on Sky Sports Premier League. In the USA it is on NBCSN and streaming on Peacock.
Does Brighton need to win today? Yes. Brighton must win to have any chance of reaching European competition. They need the three points against Manchester United plus results elsewhere to go their way.
What is Manchester United's lineup today? Manchester United are playing: Lammens; Mazraoui, Maguire, Martínez, Shaw; Mainoo, Mount; Diallo, Bruno Fernandes, Dorgu; Mbeumo. Manager: Michael Carrick.
What is Brighton's lineup today? Brighton are playing: Verbruggen; Wieffer, Van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu; Milner, Gross; Gómez, Hinshelwood, De Cuyper; Welbeck. Manager: Fabian Hürzeler.
Who is the referee for Brighton vs Man United? Sam Barrott is the referee, with Stuart Attwell as VAR official.
Is Bruno Fernandes playing today? Yes. Bruno Fernandes is in Manchester United's starting lineup, playing in the attacking midfield position behind Bryan Mbeumo.
Is Mitoma playing for Brighton today? No. Kaoru Mitoma is injured and unavailable for today's match.
Who is Man United's manager? Michael Carrick is Manchester United's manager for the 2025/26 Premier League season.
Who is Brighton's manager? Fabian Hürzeler is Brighton's manager. The young German coach has had an outstanding second season at the Amex.
What happens if Brighton win today? If Brighton win and results elsewhere go their way — including Bournemouth losing, Liverpool winning, and Aston Villa losing — Brighton could qualify for the Champions League. At minimum, a win secures European football.
What are the Premier League title implications today? Arsenal were crowned Premier League champions earlier in the campaign. Today's final day determines the European places, with the relegation battle between Tottenham and Everton being the other major storyline.
What is Brighton's home record this season? Brighton have been strong at the Amex this season, winning 9 of their 18 home league games, drawing 5 and losing 4.
What are the odds for Brighton vs Man United? Based on current data: Brighton to win approximately 44%, draw 26%, Manchester United to win 30%. Always gamble responsibly — 18+ only.
What is the weather like at the Amex today? Warm and sunny in Falmer, East Sussex. Approximately 18 degrees Celsius, clear skies. Perfect Bank Holiday football conditions.
Updated Prediction
InteligentBet Data Engine revised prediction: Brighton 1-2 Manchester United
Rutter comes on at half-time and pulls one back in the 58th minute. The Amex goes absolutely mental. But United — free from pressure, playing with confidence — find a second through Mbeumo on the counter in the 72nd minute. Brighton throw everyone forward but cannot find a second equaliser.
That said — if Brighton do equalise at 1-1, the momentum shifts completely and a Brighton win becomes the most likely outcome.
The Dorgu goal has changed everything. United now control their own destiny on the final day of the 2025/26 Premier League season.