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

Manchester City vs Brighton stats take on added significance ahead of their Premier League clash at Etihad Stadium in Manchester on 31 October 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 15:00 UTC. The fixture comes in the 2026 Premier League Regular Season - 9, with both sides starting the campaign strongly and positioning themselves in the upper reaches of the table.

Manchester City arrive as league leaders, sitting 1st with 21 points from 8 matches, built on 7 wins and just 1 defeat. Brighton are not far behind in 3rd place on 16 points, having won 5 of their 8 games. With both clubs targeting the Champions League league-phase places, this match has clear top-of-the-table implications and will be closely scrutinised by those following Manchester City vs Brighton stats for clues about how the title and European race might unfold.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive recent series between Manchester City and Brighton, with tight scorelines in several Premier League meetings.

  • 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 rivalry has evolved into a tactically intriguing matchup. On 25 April 2024, at American Express Stadium in Falmer, East Sussex, Brighton hosted Manchester City in the 2023 Premier League Regular Season - 29 and were comprehensively beaten 0-4 (half-time 0-3). That result underlined City’s attacking power away from home at that stage.

The following meeting on 9 November 2024 again took place at American Express Stadium, this time in the 2024 Premier League Regular Season - 11. Brighton responded impressively, overturning an early deficit to defeat Manchester City 2-1 (half-time 0-1). That win showed Brighton’s capacity to adjust and compete with one of the division’s strongest sides on their own turf.

The balance of power continued to shift. On 15 March 2025 at Etihad Stadium in the 2024 Premier League Regular Season - 29, Manchester City and Brighton shared a 2-2 draw (half-time 2-1), a match that highlighted both teams’ offensive strengths and vulnerability to conceding. Later, on 31 August 2025 at Amex Stadium in the 2025 Premier League Regular Season - 3, Brighton again edged Manchester City 2-1 (half-time 0-1), turning another deficit into a home victory. Most recently, on 7 January 2026 at Etihad Stadium in the 2025 Premier League Regular Season - 21, the sides drew 1-1 (half-time 1-0), reinforcing the sense that this fixture has become finely poised, with margins increasingly narrow in both directions.

Manchester City vs Brighton Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Manchester City vs Brighton stats across these recent meetings point to a very even contest, both in terms of results and scoring output.

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

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

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Manchester City Matches Results and Stats

Manchester City’s season-to-date Premier League form in 2026 is strong. They have played 8 league matches, winning 7 and losing just 1, with no draws. At Etihad Stadium, they have a perfect home record: 4 wins from 4, scoring 11 goals and conceding 6. Overall, City average 2.5 goals scored per game and 1.1 conceded, highlighting a high-output attack and a generally solid, if occasionally tested, defence. They have also kept 3 clean sheets across home and away fixtures and have yet to fail to score in a league match this season.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 7, Draw 0, Lose 1 (season to date, last 8 Premier League matches)

Last 5 Brighton Matches Results and Stats

Brighton’s season-to-date Premier League profile is similarly impressive. Across 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 only 1. Away from home, they have 2 wins and 2 losses, with 10 goals scored and 6 conceded. Brighton average 2.9 goals scored per match and just 0.9 conceded, combining one of the league’s most productive attacks with a relatively tight defence. They have recorded 5 clean sheets in total and have failed to score only once, underlining their consistent attacking threat.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 5, Draw 1, Lose 2 (season to date, last 8 Premier League matches)

Historical Statistical Verdict

The historical record for Manchester City vs Brighton stats suggests a finely balanced contest despite City’s status as league leaders. Across the last five Premier League meetings, City hold a narrow 9-8 edge in goals, but Brighton have 2 wins to City’s 1, with 2 draws. Brighton’s strong home record in this fixture contrasts with Manchester City’s inability to convert home advantage into wins in the most recent Etihad clashes, both of which ended level. However, City’s 2026 season form, especially a perfect home record and a potent attack, indicates they remain formidable at Etihad Stadium. Brighton counter with one of the division’s most efficient forward lines and a defence that has delivered multiple clean sheets. Taken together, the H2H trends and current-season numbers point towards a high-quality, attack-minded encounter where small details are likely to decide the outcome rather than any clear historical dominance.

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

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