Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion: preview and stats
Premier LeagueRegular season 2026/2027Matchday 9Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Scheduled
- Manchester City go into the match 1st in the table with 21 points; Brighton & Hove Albion are 3rd with 16.
- Manchester City in their last 5 matches: 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 defeats.
- Brighton & Hove Albion in their last 5 matches: 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats.
- At home, Manchester City score 2.75 and concede 1.50 goals per game; 75% of those matches ended with over 2.5 goals.
- Away, Brighton & Hove Albion score 3.33 and concede 1.33 goals per game; 66.7% of those matches ended with over 2.5 goals.
- In match corners (both teams), Manchester City average 9.00 at home and Brighton & Hove Albion 10.33 away.
- In the league they have met 18 times since 2017: Manchester City won 12, Brighton & Hove Albion won 3 and 3 ended in a draw.
Form
Position, points and latest results in the current tournament, most recent first.
| Team | Position | Pts | P | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester City | 1st | 21 | 7 | W-W-W-W-W |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 3rd | 16 | 7 | W-W-W-W-D |
Latest Manchester City matches
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2026 | Ipswich Town | H | 3-2 (W) |
| 11 Oct 2026 | Liverpool | A | 3-0 (W) |
| 20 Sept 2026 | Sunderland | H | 5-3 (W) |
| 13 Sept 2026 | Manchester United | A | 1-0 (W) |
| 5 Sept 2026 | Coventry City | H | 1-0 (W) |
Latest Brighton & Hove Albion matches
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2026 | Crystal Palace | H | 5-0 (W) |
| 10 Oct 2026 | Sunderland | A | 2-0 (W) |
| 19 Sept 2026 | Arsenal | H | 3-0 (W) |
| 13 Sept 2026 | Coventry City | A | 5-0 (W) |
| 5 Sept 2026 | Leeds United | H | 1-1 (D) |
Manchester City at home vs Brighton & Hove Albion away
Average per game and percentage of matches. Corners and cards: only matches with full stats.
| Manchester City (home) | Brighton & Hove Albion (away) | |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 4 | 3 |
| Goals scored | 2.75 | 3.33 |
| Goals conceded | 1.50 | 1.33 |
| Over 2.5 | 75% | 66.7% |
| Both teams to score | 75% | 33.3% |
| Corners for | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| Match corners | 9.00 | 10.33 |
| Cards received | 0.75 | 1.67 |
| Match cards | 2.50 | 2.33 |
Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion, analysed in the app
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See the match in the appManchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion head to head
The last 5 of their 18 meetings in the league.
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Jan 2026 | Manchester City 1-1 Brighton & Hove Albion | Regular season |
| 31 Aug 2025 | Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 Manchester City | Regular season |
| 15 Mar 2025 | Manchester City 2-2 Brighton & Hove Albion | Regular season |
| 9 Nov 2024 | Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 Manchester City | Regular season |
| 25 Apr 2024 | Brighton & Hove Albion 0-4 Manchester City | Regular season |
Players to watch
Each team's players with the most shots per game, in league matches of the last 12 months (45+ minutes). Apps: appearances; YC: yellow cards.
Manchester City
| Player | Apps | Goals | Shots/g | YC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erling Haaland | 34 | 24 | 3.61 | 2 |
| Rayan Cherki | 36 | 7 | 2.48 | 2 |
| Phil Foden | 32 | 7 | 2.33 | 4 |
Brighton & Hove Albion
| Player | Apps | Goals | Shots/g | YC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasin Ayari | 27 | 4 | 2.10 | 2 |
| Jack Hinshelwood | 26 | 7 | 1.95 | 0 |
| Diego Gómez | 32 | 6 | 1.86 | 7 |
Form, table and home/away numbers: the tournament each team's page shows, the regular season of the Premier League, knockout rounds excluded. Head to head: every league match between them. Players: league matches of the last 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
When do Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion play?
Saturday, 31 October 2026, 15:00 (UK time).
Where is Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion played?
At Etihad Stadium, Manchester.
What form are Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion in?
Manchester City: W-W-W-W-W in their last 5; Brighton & Hove Albion: W-W-W-W-D in their last 5.