England. League Cup. Round of 16

Manchester City vs Brighton

Manchester City

Finished

Wednesday, Oct 28, 2026 20:30 CET

BRI

Brighton

Match Preview

Can Brighton pull off a result at Home Arena? That's the big question ahead of their England. League Cup. Round of 16 trip to face Manchester City on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, kick-off at 20:30. Located in Germany, the ground will be packed with passionate home supporters. Referee Patrick Ittrich will have his hands full. Weather: Windy, 16°C. Manchester City could be short-handed without Schulz, though Brighton have their own worries with Schneider in doubt. Historical context: Brighton 1 - 0 Manchester City (2025). Brighton 3 - 0 Manchester City (2021). Brighton 1 - 1 Manchester City (2022). Brighton 3 - 3 Manchester City (2023). Brighton 0 - 4 Manchester City (2023). Prediction: 1:2.

Post-Match Summary

Full time: Manchester City 0:0 Brighton. This England. League Cup. Round of 16 fixture lived up to expectations with end-to-end action. Christian Dingert kept a tight grip on the match as tensions ran high in Germany.

Fan Reactions (10)

★★★★☆ 4.3 / 5 (10 reviews)

Uwe G. 6 days ago

★★★★★

Brighton have been in fantastic form lately. Best game of the season! I'm calling 1:0.

Hannah F. 6 days ago

★★★★★

The atmosphere at the stadium will be incredible on Oct 28! Totally deserved win! I think it'll be 1:1.

Max M. 6 days ago

★★★★★

I've watched every Manchester City game this season. Disappointing but we move on. This one ends 3:2 for sure.

Daniel F. 6 days ago

★★★★★

Manchester City vs Brighton is always a cracker! Best game of the season! My money is on 4:0.

Thomas K. 6 days ago

★★★★★

Just got my ticket for the match on Oct 28! VAR ruined everything again! Hoping for 1:3 in our favor.

Anna W. 5 days ago

★★★★★

No way Brighton wins this at Manchester City's ground. What a comeback! Final score: 1:0.

Markus H. 5 days ago

★★★☆☆

Neutral fan here - just want to see great football. Disappointing but we move on. Expecting 0:0.

Thomas K. 5 days ago

★★★★☆

Dream match! Manchester City and Brighton always deliver. Defense was rock solid! Gonna be 1:1.

Andreas B. 5 days ago

★★★☆☆

My dad and I watch every Manchester City game together. What a comeback! Our prediction: 4:1.

Michael R. 5 days ago

★★★☆☆

Been waiting for this fixture since the schedule dropped! Disappointing but we move on. Manchester City to win 1:1.