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Man City vs Brighton Head to Head: Will Haaland Continue His Scoring Form against Fabian Hurzeler's Side?

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H2H Overall Match Stats

Manchester City
20Total Matches
Brighton & Hove Albion
65%13 Wins
20%4 Draws
15%3 Wins

The Man City vs Brighton head to head game in the English Premier League is always a joy to watch, due to the style of play ingrained by both sets of managers so far. The two teams are known for playing beautiful, free-flowing football, which is soothing to the eyes.

Brighton were at their peak under Graham Potter, but have gone down since the Englishman left the club. The Seagulls currently sit in 10th place in the table with 7 wins. After a run of four games without a win, they finally returned to winning ways against Burnley in their previous fixture. They would like to draw inspiration from their last meeting with Pep Guardiola's side and build on the momentum they have gained.

Meanwhile, Manchester City have drawn two matches in a row now after going three games unbeaten. They were leading till the very last minute against Chelsea in their previous game until Enzo Fernández decided to spoil the party for them. The Cityzens will look to grab a win and keep pushing Arsenal at the top for a possible slip in the title race.

In this article, Sportsdunia brings you all the information regarding the records between these two teams before they face each other in an all-important clash in the Premier League.

Man City vs Brighton & Hove Albion Head to Head: Overall Record Between Both Teams

The Man City vs Brighton rivalry record tells us that out of the 19 games played, Man City have won a record 13 games while Brighton have managed to win just three as of now. This proves that the Man City vs Brighton rivalry has been pretty one-sided.

Stats
Manchester City
Brighton & Hove Albion
Total Matches
20
20
Wins
13
3
Losses
3
13
Draws
4
4
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Brighton vs Man City Head to Head: A Brief Look at the Match-Ups Between the Two Teams

Not a traditional Premier League rivalry, but Man City vs Brighton head to head matches have produced several moments of brilliance, which have found a special place in the hearts of both sets of fans. The first meeting between the two teams took place in 1980 in the First Division, where Man City emerged victorious by a 3-2 scoreline.

Brighton were on a 4-year winless streak against City before they finally broke the deadlock in 2021 at home under then manager Graham Potter with a narrow 3-2 win. Then came a wait of another three years, before they returned to winning ways against the Cityzens again. The last encounter between the two teams resulted in a 2-1 surprise win for Brighton at home.

Man City Vs Brighton Stats: Overall H2H Stats Comparison

We have now come to the Man City vs Brighton stats section. It is quite evident that Man City stats will be way better than Brighton stats, given the stature of both clubs in recent years. City have found the net in the head to head Brighton vs Man City matches for a total of 45 times, while Brighton have only managed to score 15.

The table below will give you a fair idea of how the teams have fared in the Brighton vs Man City head to head matchups.

Stats
Manchester City
Brighton & Hove Albion
Goals Scored
46
16
Goals Conceded
16
46
Points Per Game
2.15
0.65
Clean Sheets
8
Yellow Cards
25
43
Red Cards
1

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Brighton vs Man City Head to Head: All-Time Top Scorers

The Man City vs Brighton head to head matches have witnessed a lot of goals being scored over the years. Many players have registered their names on the scoresheet, but the player who has found the net the most number of times in the Brighton vs Man City games is City's Phil Foden. The Englishman has scored eight times in this fixture, which shows that he loves scoring against the Seagulls, irrespective of the competition.

One of the best Premier League strikers currently, Erling Haaland, is second on the list with six goals, and he is followed by another City legend, Sergio Aguero, in third position. Leandro Trossard is the only Brighton player in the top 10 list, which is a testament to City's dominance in the Man City vs Brighton h2h fixtures.

Rank
Player
Goals Scored
1
Phil Foden
8
2
Erling Haaland
7
3
Sergio Agüero
5
4
Raheem Sterling 
4
5
Bernardo Silva
4
6
Riyad Mahrez
3
7
Kevin De Bruyne
3
8
İlkay Gündoğan
3
9
Gabriel Jesus  
2
10
Leandro Trossard
2

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Man City Vs Brighton Trophies: Who has won more Accolades?

In the comparison of Man City vs Brighton trophies, the Cityzens have a massive lead with a total of 43 trophies. Brighton have won just five as of now, but they do possess the potential to win at least a couple of domestic cup trophies in the near future.

Here is the full list of Man City vs Brighton trophies.

CompetitionMan CityBrighton
Premier League100
UEFA Champions League10
UEFA Super Cup10
Cup Winners Cup10
FA Cup70
FIFA Club World Cup10
Carabao Cup80
Community Shield71
English 2nd Division70
English 3rd Division02
English 4th Division02
Total Trophies435
Man City vs Brighton Trophies

Man City Vs Brighton H2H: Biggest Wins

It is quite obvious that the biggest wins in the Man City vs Brighton head to head matches will be in favour of the blue side of Manchester. One of the best clubs in the world currently, Man City's biggest win in this fixture came in 2020, when they thrashed Brighton by five goals, that too away from home.

Brighton's biggest win in the Man City vs Brighton head to head fixture dates back to the 80s, when they managed a scoreline of 4-0 in the FA Cup. The Seagulls' biggest win in the modern-day Premier League against the Cityzens is their 2-1 win last season, where James Milner and Brajan Gruda pulled things back after Erling Haaland put City in the lead in the first half.

Have a look at our top five biggest wins in the Man City vs Brighton head to head fixtures.

Date
League
Winning Team
Score Line
Home Team
11th Jul, 2020
Manchester City
0-5
Brighton & Hove Albion
25th Apr, 2024
Manchester City
0-4
Brighton & Hove Albion
31st Aug, 2019
Manchester City
4-0
Manchester City
20th Apr, 2022
Manchester City
3-0
Manchester City
23rd Oct, 2021
Manchester City
1-4
Brighton & Hove Albion

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the scoreline in the last Manchester City vs Brighton meeting?

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The final scoreline in the last Manchester City vs Brighton meeting was 2-1 in favour of Brighton.

Who has more wins in Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion rivalry?

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Manchester City has more wins in this rivalry. Manchester City has won 13 matches, while Brighton & Hove Albion has won 3 matches.

What is the overall head-to-head record between Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion?

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The overall head-to-head record between Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion is: Manchester City 13 wins, Brighton & Hove Albion 3 wins, and 4 draws. In total, they have played 20 matches against each other.

Who is more successful between Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion?

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Manchester City has been more successful in this rivalry with a 65.0% win rate compared to 15.0% for Brighton & Hove Albion.

What is Manchester City's biggest win over Brighton & Hove Albion?

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Manchester City's biggest win over Brighton & Hove Albion was 0-5 in 2020.

Who holds the record of the most goals scored in Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion?
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Phil Foden is the top scorer in Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion matches with 8 goals in 6 fixtures.

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