Manchester United will travel to Brighton for their second Premier League game of the season on Saturday.
Both teams won their first game. Brighton delivered a solid performance to beat Everton 3-0 away from home. Manchester United's first win wasn't that straightforward, as it was Joshua Zirkzee's 87th-minute winner that secured the three points for the Red Devils.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Watching Brighton take on Manchester United presents prime betting opportunities for fans eager to engage more deeply with the game. By selecting from the top betting platforms, you can enjoy placing bets with an advantage, thanks to competitive odds and streamlined services that enhance the overall experience.
How to watch Brighton v Manchester United online - TV channels & live streams
| Country | TV channel / live stream |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | TNT Sports, discovery+ |
| United States | Peacock |
| Australia | Optus Sport |
| Canada | fubo |
| Germany | Sky Sports |
| India | Disney+ Hotstar, Star Sports |
| Republic of Ireland | TNT Sports, discovery+ |
| Spain | DAZN |
| Italy | Sky Sports Calcio, Sky Go Italia |
| Netherlands | Viaplay |
| South Africa | SuperSport, SABC Sport, DStv |
In the UK, the Premier League match between Manchester United and Brighton will be shown live on TNT Sports and discovery+.
In the US, the game will be available to stream live online on Peacock.
Check out GOAL's Live Match Centre for updates.
How to watch anywhere with VPN
If you are abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) in order to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as SurfShark, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out GOAL's guide to the best VPNs for streaming sport.
Brighton v Manchester United kick-off time & stadium
| Date: | August 24, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 12.30 pm BST / 7.30 pm ET |
| Venue: | Falmer Stadium |
The Premier League match between Manchester United and Brighton will be played at the Falmer Stadium on Saturday.
It will kick off at 12.30 pm BST / 7.30 pm ET.
Team news & squads
Manchester United team news
Erik ten Hag has announced that Victor Lindelof will miss the second Premier League match of the season against Brighton due to an injury.
The Reds are also dealing with the absences of left-backs Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia, while summer signing Leny Yoro is expected to be sidelined for another two months due to a broken metatarsal. Striker Rasmus Hojlund also remains out with a hamstring injury.
Man Utd predicted XI: Onana; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Dalot; Casemiro, Mainoo; Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford; Zirkzee.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Bayindir, Onana, Heaton |
| Defenders: | Mazraoui, De Ligt, Maguire, Martínez, Evans, Dalot, Evans, Amass |
| Midfielders: | Mount, Fernandes, Eriksen, Casemiro, Pellistri, Mainoo, McTominay, Collyer, Gore, Mejbri |
| Forwards: | Rashford, Zirkzee, Amad, Garnacho, Antony, Sancho, Wheatley |
Brighton team news
Head coach Fabian Hurzeler confirmed that Yankuba Minteh, who left last Saturday's 3-0 victory over Everton just before halftime due to concussion protocols, is available for selection.
Tariq Lamptey, Evan Ferguson, and Pervis Estupinan have all returned to training as well.
Brighton predicted XI: Steele; Veltman, Van Hecke, Dunk, Barco; Milner, Wieffer; Minteh, Pedro, Mitoma; Welbeck.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Verbruggen, Steele, Rushworth, Cahill |
| Defenders: | Barco, Lamptey, Estupiñán, Dunk, Júlio, Van Hecke, Veltman, Webster, Turns, Offiah, Samuels |
| Midfielders: | Mitoma, Adingra, Moder, Enciso, Milner, Gilmour, Baleba, Dahoud, March, Wieffer, Ayari, Hinshelwood, Moran, Yalcouyé, Peupion, Weir |
| Forwards: | Pedro, Ferguson, Sarmiento, Minteh, Welbeck, Sima, Osman, Cozier-Duberry, Mazilu, O'Mahony |
Head-to-Head Record
The following is the head-to-head record of the last five meetings between Manchester United and Brighton across all competitions.
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 19/05/24 | Brighton & Hove Albion 0 - 2 Manchester United | Premier League |
| 16/09/23 | Manchester United 1 - 3 Brighton & Hove Albion | Premier League |
| 05/05/23 | Brighton & Hove Albion 1 - 0 Manchester United | Premier League |
| 23/04/23 | Brighton & Hove Albion 0 - 0 P Manchester United | FA Cup |
| 07/08/22 | Manchester United 1 - 2 Brighton & Hove Albion | Premier League |