Brighton overturn two‑goal deficit to reach Carabao Cup fourth round

Manchester United were beaten 2‑3 by Brighton in the Carabao Cup third round on the 16th, after the home side surrendered a two‑goal lead at Old Trafford – a reversal not seen since September 1976. Sheyi Reece opened the scoring in the eighth minute and Mason Mount added a second two minutes later.

Brighton pulled one back when Charalampos Kostoulas struck in the first‑minute of added time of the first half. Pascal Gross levelled the tie in the 65th minute, and Maxim de Caire completed the comeback with a right‑foot finish four minutes later. United later introduced Bruno Fernandes and Matheus Cunha, but the visitors held on.

According to data provider OPTA, United’s defeat marked the first occasion they have surrendered a two‑goal advantage at Old Trafford since a 2‑3 loss to Tottenham in September 1976 – a span of fifty years.