{"id":19211,"date":"2026-09-17T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/?p=19211"},"modified":"2026-09-17T10:14:26","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T07:14:26","slug":"man-united-2-3-brighton-efl-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/sports-betting-news\/man-united-2-3-brighton-efl-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"Brighton Stun Manchester United 3-2 in EFL Cup Thriller"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Brighton produced a superb comeback to beat Manchester United 3-2 in a dramatic EFL Cup round-of-32 clash, overturning an early two-goal deficit to secure their place in the next round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

United appeared firmly in control after Shea Lacey and Mason Mount struck inside the opening ten minutes. But Brighton refused to fold, with Charalampos Kostoulas starting the comeback before Pascal Gro\u00df equalized and substitute Maxim De Cuyper completed the turnaround.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Manchester United Race Into 2-0 Lead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Manchester United could hardly have asked for a better opening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just eight minutes in, Shea Lacey<\/strong> broke the deadlock after being supplied by Youri Tielemans, giving the hosts an early 1-0 advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brighton barely had time to recover before Mason Mount doubled United’s lead in the 10th minute<\/strong>, putting the Red Devils firmly in command.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At 2-0, United looked capable of taking complete control of the cup tie, but Brighton gradually worked their way back into the contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kostoulas Gives Brighton Hope<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The visitors’ persistence was finally rewarded in first-half stoppage time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Charalampos Kostoulas scored in the 45+1st minute<\/strong>, converting after an assist from Jaouen Hadjam to reduce the deficit to 2-1 before the break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It proved a crucial moment. Instead of heading into half-time two goals behind, Brighton entered the second period knowing they needed only one goal to restore parity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pascal Gro\u00df Makes It 2-2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Brighton carried their momentum into the second half and eventually found their equalizer in the 65th minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pascal Gro\u00df<\/strong> finished from Luka Vu\u0161kovi\u0107’s assist to make it 2-2 and completely change the complexion of the contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

United responded immediately with changes, bringing on Joshua Zirkzee, Kobbie Mainoo and Bryan Mbeumo in the 66th minute as they tried to regain control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brighton also turned to their bench \u2014 and one substitution would prove decisive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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De Cuyper Completes Stunning Brighton Comeback<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Maxim De Cuyper entered the match in the 66th minute and scored just three minutes later<\/strong>, firing Brighton into a remarkable 3-2 lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From two goals down inside ten minutes to leading at Old Trafford, Brighton had completely transformed the contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Manchester United subsequently introduced Bruno Fernandes and Matheus Cunha as they searched for an equalizer, but Brighton protected their advantage through the closing stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

De Cuyper’s 69th-minute strike ultimately stood as the winner, completing an impressive three-goal comeback and sending Brighton through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Manchester United 2-3 Brighton: Goals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n