Manchester United will host Brighton in the Carabao Cup third round today, Wednesday 16 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm BST at Old Trafford. The Red Devils are looking to reignite their campaign after a challenging start to the season, having collected only four points from their initial four Premier League matches.
United's last outing saw them lose to rivals Manchester City on Sunday, a match that included a Phil Foden red card for City. Manager Michael Carrick's side hopes to move past this defeat and build momentum in the cup competition.
Brighton, managed by Fabian Hurzeler, comes into the fixture with confidence, having recently secured a 5-0 win against Coventry. The Seagulls have lost only once this season, a 4-3 defeat to Chelsea, and previously defeated United at Old Trafford in the FA Cup third round in January.
Fans in the UK can watch the match live on ITV1, with coverage starting at 7:30pm BST, or stream it on ITVX. Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football will also broadcast the game, with coverage beginning at 7pm BST.