Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion Highlights - October 28, 2026

Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion drew 2-2 in EFL Cup on October 28, 2026. The match was played at Etihad Stadium.

Mateo Kovacic (40'), Vitor Reis (72') scored for Manchester City. Malick Yalcouyé (30'), Georginio Rutter (47') scored for Brighton & Hove Albion.

They had won 3, drawn 0 and lost 2 in their previous five. Their previous five had brought 3 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats.

Brighton & Hove Albion arrived unbeaten in 4.

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Rayan Cherki’s effort (7'). Shortly afterwards, Michael Svoboda was booked for Brighton & Hove Albion (11').

Rayan Cherki saw a shot blocked (12'). Moments later, a block denied Rayan Cherki on 12 minutes.

Georginio Rutter tested the goalkeeper for Brighton & Hove Albion (20'). Soon after, Diego Gómez forced a save for Brighton & Hove Albion on 25 minutes.

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Georginio Rutter’s effort (26').

Shortly afterwards, Pascal Gross could not find the target for Brighton & Hove Albion (29').

Georginio Rutter picked out Malick Yalcouyé, who scored for Brighton & Hove Albion (30').

Moments later, the referee cautioned Ayyoub Bouaddi of Manchester City on 32 minutes. Mateo Kovacic scored for Manchester City on 40 minutes after a pass from Phil Foden.

After the break, Jaouen Hadjam picked out Georginio Rutter, who scored for Brighton & Hove Albion (47').

Olivier Boscagli sent an effort off target for Brighton & Hove Albion (57'). Soon after, Georginio Rutter tested the goalkeeper for Brighton & Hove Albion (59').

Jack Hinshelwood saw a shot blocked (59').

Shortly afterwards, Georginio Rutter shot wide for Brighton & Hove Albion on 60 minutes.

Vitor Reis scored for Manchester City on 72 minutes after a pass from Rayan Cherki. Mats Wieffer was booked for Brighton & Hove Albion (90'+1').

Lewis Dunk was booked for Brighton & Hove Albion (90'+2'). Phil Foden converted a penalty for Manchester City (91').

Moments later, Pascal Gross scored from the spot for Brighton & Hove Albion on 92 minutes.

Enzo Fernández converted a penalty for Manchester City (92').

Soon after, Matt O'Riley scored from the spot for Brighton & Hove Albion on 93 minutes.

Jérémy Doku converted a penalty for Manchester City (94').

Shortly afterwards, Maxim De Cuyper scored from the spot for Brighton & Hove Albion on 94 minutes.

Rayan Cherki converted a penalty for Manchester City (97'). Substitutions: Manchester City 5, Brighton & Hove Albion 5.

Manchester City controlled 56.6% of possession.

Manchester City had 13 shots with 3 on target, while Brighton & Hove Albion had 17 and 6.

Goalkeeper saves: Manchester City 4, Brighton & Hove Albion 1. Corners: Manchester City 3, Brighton & Hove Albion 7.

Manchester City completed the most passes, 527 in total at 85% accuracy. The referee produced 4 yellow cards.