Brighton vs Manchester United Match Preview

Brighton host Manchester United at Amex Stadium on 24 May 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 38. Brighton sit 7th on 53 points with a goal difference of 9, while Manchester United are 3rd with 68 points and a goal difference of 16.

Brighton Availability

Brighton face this fixture with three confirmed absentees. K. Mitoma (Thigh Injury) is sidelined. S. Tzimas (Knee Injury) is sidelined. A. Webster (Knee Injury) is sidelined. None of Brighton’s listed absentees feature among the league’s top scorers or assist providers, but Mitoma’s absence does reduce their wide attacking options supporting leading scorer D. Welbeck, who has 13 league goals and 1 assist.

Manchester United Availability

Manchester United also have notable issues. Casemiro (Inactive) is sidelined. M. de Ligt (Back Injury) is sidelined, removing an experienced defensive option. B. Šeško (Leg Injury) is doubtful after scoring 11 goals and adding 1 assist, making his status a potential major blow to their forward line if he does not feature.

Impact Summary

Brighton’s main attacking output remains available through D. Welbeck’s 13 goals, preserving their primary threat. Manchester United retain significant creativity and scoring via Bruno Fernandes (8 goals, 20 assists), B. Mbeumo (10 goals, 3 assists) and Matheus Cunha (10 goals, 2 assists), but the doubtful status of B. Šeško could trim their striking depth in this decisive league finale.