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Team news: Brighton and Manchester United
Injuries, suspensions and who is available for both sides. Confirmed line-ups appear in the match centre above about an hour before kick-off.
Brighton
Manchester United
Head to head
The Head to head tab in the match centre above shows every recent meeting between Brighton and Manchester United on record.
Match officials
Referee
The referee for Brighton v Manchester United has not been published yet. The Premier League publishes each round's match officials on the Monday of match week, and this page carries the name once it is out.
So far this season: Brighton's referees and Manchester United's referees, the VAR overturns in Brighton and Manchester United games, and who is refereeing the next round.
Where to watch
On TV
It is live on TNT Sports 1. Sky Sports and TNT Sports share the live Premier League games in the UK, and the highlights are on Match of the Day on the BBC.
Listen to Brighton v Manchester United on radio
Live radio commentary is on BBC Radio 5 Live or talkSPORT, which share every Premier League game outside the Saturday 3pm slot. BBC Local Radio and the clubs' own commentary services cover games too.
Tickets and hospitality
Tickets
Tickets are sold by Brighton, and around 3,300 Manchester United fans are housed in the South Stand. Away tickets usually go to season-ticket holders and members first.
Brighton v Manchester United hospitality
Matchday hospitality for this game means a premium seat plus dining or lounge access at Amex Stadium, booked directly with Brighton's official hospitality team at their hospitality site. Our Brighton hospitality guide covers the lounges at Amex Stadium and how booking works. Packages and prices vary by fixture and sit on the club's own pages; big games sell out early, so book ahead. It is the official route only; hospitality bought from resellers can be refused entry.
We never sell or resell tickets. Prices, availability and kick-off can move, so confirm on Brighton's official pages before booking.
Getting to Amex Stadium
Amex Stadium is in Brighton. For the full travel rundown, the nearest stations, driving, parking and the away end, see the Brighton away-day guide, all checked against the club's own pages.
Follow both clubs
Brighton last beat Sunderland 2-0. Manchester United last drew 1-1 with Tottenham. Each club hub has their full fixtures and results, the live table, squad and news through the season.
The reverse fixture at Old Trafford: Manchester United v Brighton →
Common questions
When is the game?
Saturday 2 January at Amex Stadium in Brighton. The kick-off time is confirmed nearer the day.
Where are Manchester United fans seated?
Visiting supporters are in the South Stand at Amex Stadium, with a typical allocation of around 3,300. Away tickets go to season-ticket holders and members first.
Is it on TV in the UK?
Yes. It is live on TNT Sports 1 in the UK.
Travel details checked against official club sources, August 2026. Kick-off and TV can change, so confirm on the official site.