Man City drew 2-2 with Brighton at home after 90 minutes in the fourth round of the English League Cup, before winning 4-3 on penalties to eliminate their opponents and advance to the quarter-finals.
Before this match, Man City had gone winless in their previous four meetings with Brighton, recording two draws and two defeats. All four encounters had been in the Premier League.
Man City lost 2-1 away to Brighton in November 2024 before drawing 2-2 at home in March 2025. City suffered another 2-1 away defeat in August 2025, before the sides drew 1-1 at City’s home ground in January this year.
Man City knocked Brighton out on penalties in their latest meeting. However, based on results at the end of regulation time, City remain winless in their last five meetings with Brighton, recording three draws and two defeats.