A muted Old Trafford will host Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion for their Carabao Cup third round encounter on Wednesday evening.
A derby loss to Manchester City has knocked the stuffing out of the Red Devils, who ran into all-too-familiar problems once Phil Foden controversially received his marching orders after just 23 minutes. Erling Haaland's second-half strike ultimately should not have been permitted to stand, yet few felt any sympathy for Michael Carrick's squad.
A win in their upcoming cup clash against the free-flowing Seagulls won't make up for Sunday's defeat, but Carrick is eager to restore some positive momentum ahead of the season's first international break.
Brighton, however, boast a strong recent record at Old Trafford and have been in formidable form at the start of the 2026–27 campaign.
Here's how to catch Wednesday's Carabao Cup showdown from anywhere in the world.
What Time Does Man Utd vs. Brighton Kick Off?
How to Watch Man Utd vs. Brighton on TV, Live Stream
There's a wide range of broadcasters covering Wednesday's cup tie in the United Kingdom, with ITV providing free-to-air coverage alongside Sky Sports. The match will be broadcast on Sky Sports' Main Event and Football channels, as well as ITV1 and STV.
The game can also be streamed on devices via Sky GO, ITVX and STV Player.
Viewers in the United States have fewer options, with Paramount+ being the only streaming platform carrying Man Utd's upcoming fixture.
DAZN and fuboTV serve those in Canada, while Disney+ holds the broadcasting rights in Mexico.
Country | TV Channel/Live Stream |
|---|---|
United States | Paramount+ |
Canada | DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada |
Mexico | Disney+ Premium Mexico |
United Kingdom | ITV 1 UK, ITVX, STV Scotland, Sky Go UK, NOW, SKY GO Extra, Sky Ultra HD, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football, STV Player |
What's Next for Man Utd, Brighton?

There is one more round of Premier League fixtures remaining before an extended international break, meaning both sides won't return to action until the second weekend of October.
Brighton face the toughest test next, as champions Arsenal make the trip to the Amex Stadium on Saturday. Man Utd, meanwhile, head to winless Fulham on Sunday, looking to secure just their second Premier League victory of the campaign.
The winner of Wednesday's match will be entered into the fourth round draw that follows, with the next fixture in this competition scheduled for the week beginning Oct. 26.
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