Brighton welcome Manchester United to the American Express Stadium, chasing a crucial final-day victory.
Fabian Hurzeler’s men must secure a positive result to guarantee European football next term. The Seagulls could finish anywhere between 6th and 9th, depending on other results. They aim to win four consecutive home games for the very first time in the top-flight. Brighton boast a formidable home record against the Red Devils, winning 63% of their meetings.
Brighton team news
Hurzeler must manage without influential winger Kaoru Mitoma due to a fresh thigh injury. The severe problem has officially ruled the Japanese international out of the World Cup. Adam Webster misses the season finale with a long-term knee injury.
Stefanos Tzimas also remains sidelined following an ACL injury suffered back in December. Midfielder Mats Wieffer faces a late fitness test to determine his availability.
Veteran striker Danny Welbeck will lead the line against his former employers. The forward recently won the Brighton Players’ Player of the Season award.
Welbeck has scored 8 career goals against Manchester United across all competitions. He will also make his 400th Premier League appearance if he features on Sunday.
Jack Hinshelwood and Carlos Baleba will anchor the midfield behind an attacking trio. Yankuba Minteh and Ferdi Kadioglu will provide width to stretch the visiting defence.
Brighton predicted lineup
Brighton predicted XI: Verbruggen; Veltman, Van Hecke, Dunk, Cuyper; Hinshelwood, Baleba, Gross; Minteh, Welbeck, Kadioglu.
When will the match kick off?
The Premier League match at the American Express Stadium kicks off at 16:00 BST on Sunday, 24 May 2026.
How to watch Brighton vs Man Utd?
The match is broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports Tennis. Coverage begins at 14:00 BST ahead of the 16:00 kick-off. Subscribers can also stream the action via the Sky Go app and website.
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