# Man Utd vs Brighton Carabao Cup guide

> United struggles early while Brighton scores freely in Wednesday's cup clash.
- Title: Man Utd vs Brighton Carabao Cup guide · TechRadar | Shortify
- Summary: United struggles early while Brighton scores freely in Wednesday's cup clash. Brighton's prolific attack poses a serious threat to a struggling Manchester…
- Keywords: manchester united, brighton, carabao cup, 2026-27 season, michael carrick, fabian hurzeler, premier league, football, live streaming, itvx, cup competition, technology
- Source: TechRadar — https://techradar.com/how-to-watch/football/man-utd-vs-brighton-free-carabao-cup-2026-27-3rd-round
- Published: 2026-09-16T16:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: manchester united, brighton, carabao cup, 2026-27 season, michael carrick, fabian hurzeler, premier league, football, live streaming, itvx, cup competition, technology
## United's rough start under Carrick
Manchester United has won just one of four league games this season and conceded seven goals, despite a controversial VAR call costing them against Manchester City.
## Brighton's goal-scoring machine
Brighton has scored 13 goals in four league games and sits fifth in the Premier League, with goals spread across multiple players including a stunning strike from center-back Lewis Dunk.
## Brighton beat United last season
Brighton won 2-1 at Old Trafford in the FA Cup last season and manager Fabian Hurzeler will be confident of repeating that result despite losing Danny Welbeck to Chelsea.
## When and where to watch
The match kicks off Wednesday, September 16 at 3pm Eastern Time or 8pm GMT. It's the third round of the Carabao Cup.
## Free stream in the UK
Man Utd vs Brighton streams free on ITVX in the UK with a valid TV license. Those outside the UK can use NordVPN to access the stream.

> Stream Man Utd vs Brighton FREE on ITVX (UK)
## Key takeaway

Brighton's prolific attack poses a serious threat to a struggling Manchester United side that has won just one of four league games.