Brighton vs Manchester United Match Preview: May 2026

Match Context
Brighton host Manchester United at Amex Stadium on 24 May 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 38. Brighton sit 7th on 53 points, while Manchester United arrive 3rd with 68 points and a Champions League place already secured.

Brighton Availability

Brighton face multiple absences. K. Mitoma (Thigh Injury) is sidelined. S. Tzimas (Knee Injury) is sidelined. A. Webster (Knee Injury) is sidelined. All three are listed as Missing Fixture, leaving Roberto De Zerbi without two attacking options and a senior centre-back. With D. Welbeck, Brighton’s leading league scorer on 13 goals, fully available, their primary goal threat remains intact.

Manchester United Availability

Manchester United also have concerns. Casemiro (Inactive) is sidelined. M. de Ligt (Back Injury) is sidelined. B. Šeško (Leg Injury) is doubtful. Šeško’s 11 league goals and 1 assist make his status particularly significant for Erik ten Hag’s attacking plans, though other key forwards such as B. Mbeumo (10 goals, 3 assists) and Matheus Cunha (10 goals, 2 assists) are available.

Impact Summary

Brighton lose depth in wide and central attacking areas without Mitoma and Tzimas, but retain the bulk of their 52-goal league output through Welbeck and supporting midfielders. Manchester United’s main creative and scoring core is largely intact; however, the potential loss of Šeško would remove one of their most efficient finishers from a 66-goal attack, increasing the burden on Cunha, Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes.