Brighton host Manchester United at the Amex Stadium on Sunday, 24 May 2026, in a Premier League final-day clash that carries enormous consequences for the Seagulls — and very little for their visitors.

What Brighton need

Fabian Hurzeler's side are chasing a place in European football for just the second time in the club's history, but their fate is far from straightforward. Brighton could finish anywhere between 6th and 10th depending on results, and a win is their only viable path to Europe.

The Seagulls suffered a damaging blow last Sunday when they fell to a 1-0 defeat at Leeds United, Dominic Calvert-Lewin scoring a late winner at Elland Road to deny them the chance to seal qualification with a game to spare.

The situation has since grown more complex following Aston Villa's victory over Freiburg in the UEFA Europa League final on Wednesday. Should Liverpool overturn Villa's position in the Premier League table over the final weekend, a sixth Champions League spot could open up — potentially creating another route into European competition for Brighton, provided they win and other results fall their way.

United's dead rubber

Manchester United, by contrast, arrive at the Amex Stadium with nothing riding on the result. Michael Carrick, who has steadied the club following Ruben Amorim's departure, has already guided them to a 3rd-place finish and a return to the UEFA Champions League next season.

Sunday's game also marks the final appearances for Casemiro and Tyrell Malacia in a United shirt. With the result immaterial, Carrick is expected to hand opportunities to several youngsters, including Shea Lacey, Tyler Fletcher, Jack Fletcher, and Jim Thwaites. Midfielder Godwill Kukonki could also make his first-team debut, while goalkeeper Senne Lammens may come in ahead of either Tom Heaton or Altay Bayindir.

How to watch

The match kicks off at 4:00pm BST (11:00am ET) on Sunday, 24 May 2026. In the United Kingdom, the game is broadcast live on Sky Sports. Viewers in the United States can watch on Peacock and NBCSN, with NBCSN also accessible via Sling TV, YouTube TV, and DirecTV Stream. Australian fans can follow all the action through Stan Sport.

FourFourTwo predicts a Brighton win, 2-1, with Hurzeler's side expected to be fully motivated for what could be a historic occasion at the Amex Stadium.