What was the final score of Manchester City vs Brighton?

Final score: Manchester City 2-2 Brighton.

When was Manchester City vs Brighton played?

This EFL Cup match was played on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

Manchester City vs Brighton Result: 2-2 (Oct 28)

Manchester City vs Brighton

Result • EFL Cup • 2-2

EFL CupFull Time

Manchester City

2:2

HT 1–1

Brighton

Etihad Stadium

Prediction accuracy:Manchester City2-1incorrect

Manchester City 2-2 Brighton — Match Report

Manchester City and Brighton shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw in the EFL Cup. The match was played at Etihad Stadium on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

Goals were scored by Malick Yalcouyé (30', assisted by Georginio Rutter), Mateo Kovačić (40', assisted by Phil Foden), Georginio Rutter (47', assisted by Jaouen Hadjam) and Vitor de Oliveira Nunes dos Reis (72', assisted by Rayan Cherki).

Manchester City controlled 57% of possession compared to Brighton's 43%. The hosts had 13 shots (3 on target) while the visitors managed 16 shots (6 on target). Corner kicks were 3-7 in favour of Brighton.

Prediction accuracy: Betora's AI predicted a Manchester City win with probabilities of 56% home, 27% draw, 17% away and a most likely score of 2-1. The prediction was incorrect ✗ — the actual result was 2-2.