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The match centre updates live from about an hour before kick-off, when the confirmed line-ups drop, then the timeline, stats, head-to-head and result as they happen.
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Team news: Manchester City and Brighton
Injuries, suspensions and who is available for both sides. Confirmed line-ups appear in the match centre above about an hour before kick-off.
Manchester City
Brighton
How they have lined up
Manchester City
- GKGianluigi Donnarumma
- DEFMarc Guéhi
- DEFRúben Dias
- DEFJoško Gvardiol
- DEFAbdukodir Khusanov
- MIDElliot Anderson
- MIDRayan Cherki
- MIDEnzo Fernández
- MIDPhil Foden
- FWDAntoine Semenyo
- FWDErling Haaland
Brighton
- GKBart Verbruggen
- DEFLuka Vušković
- DEFOlivier Boscagli
- DEFMaxim De Cuyper
- DEFLewis Dunk
- DEFFerdi Kadıoğlu
- MIDPascal Groß
- MIDDiego Gómez
- MIDYasin Ayari
- MIDMalick Yalcouyé
- FWDCharalampos Kostoulas
The eleven players who have started the most Premier League games for each side in 2026/27, with minutes played breaking ties, counted on 10 October. This is not a predicted or confirmed line-up; the confirmed teams land in the match centre above about an hour before kick-off.
Head to head
In their 19 most recent meetings on record, Manchester City lead 13-3, with 3 draws.
Match officials
Referee
The referee for Manchester City v Brighton 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: Manchester City's referees and Brighton's referees, the VAR overturns in Manchester City and Brighton games, and who is refereeing the next round.
Where to watch
Manchester City v Brighton kicks off at 15:00 UK time on Saturday 31 October and is not televised live in the UK, with highlights on Match of the Day. On the radio, BBC Radio 5 Live covers two of each round's Saturday 3pm games, and the rest are on BBC Local Radio or the clubs' own commentary.
On TV
It is a Saturday 3pm kick-off, so it is not shown live on UK television under the traditional blackout. The match centre above shows the line-ups and the score as it happens.
Listen to Manchester City v Brighton on radio
BBC Radio 5 Live covers two of each round's Saturday 3pm games, and the rest are on BBC Local Radio or the clubs' own commentary.
Tickets and hospitality
Tickets
Tickets are sold by Manchester City, and around 3,000 Brighton fans are housed in the South Stand. Away tickets usually go to season-ticket holders and members first.
Manchester City v Brighton hospitality
Matchday hospitality for this game means a premium seat plus dining or lounge access at Etihad Stadium, booked directly with Manchester City's official hospitality team at their hospitality site. Our Manchester City hospitality guide covers the lounges at Etihad 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 Manchester City's official pages before booking.
Getting to Etihad Stadium
Etihad Stadium is in Manchester. For the full travel rundown, the nearest stations, driving, parking and the away end, see the Manchester City away-day guide, all checked against the club's own pages.
Follow both clubs
Manchester City last beat Sunderland 5-3. Brighton last beat Sunderland 2-0. Each club hub has their full fixtures and results, the live table, squad and news through the season.
The reverse fixture at Amex Stadium: Brighton v Manchester City →
Common questions
What time is kick-off?
15:00 UK time on Saturday 31 October, at Etihad Stadium in Manchester.
Where are Brighton fans seated?
Visiting supporters are in the South Stand at Etihad Stadium, with a typical allocation of around 3,000. Away tickets go to season-ticket holders and members first.
Is it on TV in the UK?
No. It is a Saturday 3pm kick-off, which is not shown live on UK television. On the radio, BBC Radio 5 Live covers two of each round's Saturday 3pm games, and the rest are on BBC Local Radio or the clubs' own commentary.
When did Manchester City and Brighton last meet?
7 Jan 2026: Man City 1–1 Brighton (Premier League). The full head-to-head is above.
Travel details checked against official club sources, August 2026. Kick-off and TV can change, so confirm on the official site.