Despite an early lead, the Red Devils lose in the League Cup
Despite a two‑goal lead as early as the tenth minute, Manchester United collapsed against Brighton on Wednesday at Old Trafford, conceding three goals to lose 2‑3 and being eliminated in the third round of the League Cup this season.
A promising start
The Red Devils quickly took the lead thanks to Shea Lacey in the eighth minute, followed by Mason Mount in the tenth minute, giving Manchester United a two‑goal advantage before halftime.
Brighton's comeback
Brighton and Hove Albion responded as soon as extra time with Charalampos Kostoulas in the first minute of the second period, then Pascal Groß in the sixty‑fifth minute and Maxime de Cuyper in the sixty‑ninth minute, turning the score around.
This evening proved disappointing for the Red Devils, who saw their hopes vanish on the Old Trafford pitch, while the supporters left the stadium in silence.
Action Images via Reuters/Jason provided the footage of the match, confirming the defeat of Manchester United. The APA article, dated September 16 2026, reports the same result.
Manchester United therefore exit the League Cup in the third round, ending their ambitions in the competition this season.