Manchester City vs Brighton: Head-to-head Stats and Past Meetings

Manchester City host Brighton at Etihad Stadium in Manchester on 31 October 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 15:00 UTC in the Premier League Regular Season - 9. Manchester City arrive as league leaders with 21 points from 8 matches, while Brighton sit third on 16 points, setting up a high-level clash between two early-season contenders.

Both sides have started the 2026 Premier League campaign strongly. Manchester City have won 7 of their 8 league fixtures, with a perfect home record so far. Brighton have combined an excellent attack with a solid defensive base and are firmly in the Champions League qualification positions. With that context, this Manchester City vs Brighton stats preview underlines a meeting that could shape the upper end of the table.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a recent series of tightly contested Premier League encounters between Manchester City and Brighton.

• Previous meetings: 5
• Manchester City wins: 1
• Draws: 2
• Brighton wins: 2

Manchester City vs Brighton Timeline & Historical Context

Looking at the Manchester City vs Brighton timeline in recent Premier League seasons, the balance of power has shifted towards a more even rivalry. The five recorded meetings span from April 2024 through January 2026, all in the Premier League, with both clubs taking points home and away.

On 25 April 2024, Brighton hosted Manchester City at American Express Stadium in a Premier League Regular Season - 29 fixture in the 2023 season. Brighton 0-4 Manchester City was a dominant away performance, with City leading 3-0 at half-time and closing out a comprehensive 4-0 victory. That result underlined City’s attacking ceiling when they click, especially on their travels.

The pattern changed in the 2024 Premier League season. On 9 November 2024, Brighton again hosted Manchester City, this time at American Express Stadium in Falmer, East Sussex, in Regular Season - 11. Brighton 2-1 Manchester City saw the home side overturn a 0-1 half-time deficit, turning the match around after the break to claim a significant 2-1 win. That victory showed Brighton’s capacity to respond and adjust within games.

The 2024 season also produced a high-scoring draw at Etihad Stadium. On 15 March 2025, in Premier League Regular Season - 29, Manchester City 2-2 Brighton finished level despite City leading 2-1 at half-time. Brighton again demonstrated resilience, taking a point away from Manchester in another open contest.

The 2025 Premier League season began with Brighton asserting themselves at home. On 31 August 2025, at Amex Stadium in Regular Season - 3, Brighton 2-1 Manchester City saw the hosts come from 0-1 down at half-time to win 2-1. That result confirmed that Brighton’s home ground has become a difficult venue for City.

The most recent entry in the Manchester City vs Brighton timeline came on 7 January 2026 at Etihad Stadium in Premier League Regular Season - 21 of the 2025 season. Manchester City 1-1 Brighton ended all square, with City 1-0 up at half-time before Brighton found a second-half equaliser. Across these fixtures, the rivalry has evolved into a series of competitive, tactically nuanced matches where both sides have taken points in each other’s stadiums.

Manchester City vs Brighton Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers underline how competitive this fixture has become, with goals flowing at both ends.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Manchester City 9 - 8 Brighton
• Average Goals per Match: Manchester City 1.80 vs Brighton 1.60

Venue Split Performance:

• At Etihad Stadium: 3 matches played here — Manchester City won 1 (as home side), Brighton won 0 (as away side), 2 draws
• At Brighton’s home stadiums (Amex Stadium / American Express Stadium): 2 matches played here — Brighton won 2 (as home side), Manchester City won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Manchester City vs Brighton Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Manchester City vs Brighton last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 07 January 2026: Manchester City 1-1 Brighton (Half-time: 1-0) – Premier League, Regular Season - 21 (season 2025)
• 31 August 2025: Brighton 2-1 Manchester City (Half-time: 0-1) – Premier League, Regular Season - 3 (season 2025)
• 15 March 2025: Manchester City 2-2 Brighton (Half-time: 2-1) – Premier League, Regular Season - 29 (season 2024)
• 09 November 2024: Brighton 2-1 Manchester City (Half-time: 0-1) – Premier League, Regular Season - 11 (season 2024)
• 25 April 2024: Brighton 0-4 Manchester City (Half-time: 0-3) – Premier League, Regular Season - 29 (season 2023)

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Manchester City Matches Results and Stats

Manchester City’s Premier League form in the 2026 season to date has been outstanding. Across 8 league fixtures, they have won 7 and lost just 1, with a perfect home record of 4 wins from 4. Offensively, City average 2.5 goals per match overall, scoring 11 at home and 9 away, while conceding 9 in total. Defensively, they allow 1.1 goals per game, with only 3 clean sheets but no failures to score, underlining a high-tempo, attack-first profile.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 7, Draw 0, Lose 1 (season to date)

Last 5 Brighton Matches Results and Stats

Brighton’s 2026 Premier League campaign has been similarly impressive. From 8 matches, they have 5 wins, 1 draw, and 2 defeats. At home they are unbeaten, with 3 wins and 1 draw, scoring 13 and conceding just 1. Away from home they have 2 wins and 2 losses, scoring 10 and conceding 6. Brighton average 2.9 goals scored per match and only 0.9 conceded, with 5 clean sheets and just 1 match without scoring, pointing to a dynamic, front-foot style complemented by disciplined defending.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 5, Draw 1, Lose 2 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Historically, the Manchester City vs Brighton stats indicate a finely balanced recent rivalry. Over 5 Premier League meetings, Manchester City edge the goal tally 9-8, but Brighton hold a 2-1 advantage in wins, particularly strong at home where they have beaten City in both recorded fixtures. At Etihad Stadium, City remain unbeaten against Brighton with 1 win and 2 draws, and their 2026 home form is flawless. Brighton, however, bring one of the league’s most potent attacks and a strong defensive record into this match. Overall, the historical head-to-head, combined with current season form, suggests a high-quality, attacking contest in which Manchester City’s home strength is countered by a Brighton side that has repeatedly shown it can trouble them both home and away.

Manchester City vs Brighton H2H Statistics updated on 26 October 2026.