GoalXA

Manchester City vs Brighton

Manchester City

2

M. Kovačić 40'

Vitor Nunes 72'

X
Brighton

2

M. Yalcouyé 30'

G. Rutter 47'

Round of 16
Etihad Stadium, Manchester

Key stats

Ball Possession
57%
43%
Total Shots
13
16
Shots on Goal
3
6
Corner Kicks
3
7
Offsides
4
3
Fouls
3
20

Highest rating

fav
8.1
M. Kovačić

M. Kovačić
star
8.5
G. Rutter

G. Rutter

Match Summary

On October 28, 2026 during the 2026 League Cup match, Manchester City faced off against Brighton at Etihad Stadium, Manchester. The game ended in a draw. With Manchester City possessing 57% of the ball compared to Brighton's 43%, and shots on goal at 3 to 6. Manchester City and Brighton both had the same percentage of successful passes. The outstanding efforts by M. Kovačić and G. Rutter played a key role