Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion, 2020-21 English Premier League
· English Premier League
FT
2 - 1
2 - 1
Rashford, Greenwood lead Manchester United past Brighton
Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood scored in the second half as Manchester United rallied to beat Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 4': Attempt missed. Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Marcus Rashford.
- 8': Foul by Neal Maupay (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 8': Luke Shaw (Manchester United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 8': Mason Greenwood (Manchester United) hits the right post with a right footed shot from the right side of the box following a set piece situation.
- 13': Attempt saved. Danny Welbeck (Brighton and Hove Albion) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Neal Maupay with a cross.
- 13': Goal! Manchester United 0, Brighton and Hove Albion 1. Danny Welbeck (Brighton and Hove Albion) header from very close range to the centre of the goal.
- 14': Foul by Aaron Wan-Bissaka (Manchester United).
- 14': Joël Veltman (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 15': Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Pascal Groß.
- 18': Hand ball by Aaron Wan-Bissaka (Manchester United).
- 19': Attempt saved. Lewis Dunk (Brighton and Hove Albion) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Pascal Groß with a cross.
- 19': Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion. Conceded by Dean Henderson.
- 21': Foul by Luke Shaw (Manchester United).
- 21': Neal Maupay (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 27': Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion. Conceded by Paul Pogba.
- 27': Attempt blocked. Ben White (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Danny Welbeck with a headed pass.
- 30': Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 30': Foul by Joël Veltman (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 34': Offside, Brighton and Hove Albion. Pascal Groß tries a through ball, but Leandro Trossard is caught offside.
- 36': Foul by Jakub Moder (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 36': Fred (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 38': Attempt missed. Paul Pogba (Manchester United) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Bruno Fernandes.
- 39': Foul by Fred (Manchester United).
- 39': Leandro Trossard (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 40': Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion. Conceded by Luke Shaw.
- 40': Adam Lallana (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 40': Foul by Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United).
- 42': Foul by Pascal Groß (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 42': Fred (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 42': Pascal Groß (Brighton and Hove Albion) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+1': Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion. Conceded by Luke Shaw.
- 45'+1': Attempt blocked. Jakub Moder (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 45'+1': Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion. Conceded by Marcus Rashford.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Manchester United 0, Brighton and Hove Albion 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Manchester United 0, Brighton and Hove Albion 1.
- 48': Foul by Mason Greenwood (Manchester United).
- 48': Joël Veltman (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 51': Foul by Victor Lindelöf (Manchester United).
- 51': Leandro Trossard (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 52': Attempt saved. Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 55': Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Ben White.
- 55': Attempt blocked. Harry Maguire (Manchester United) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Luke Shaw with a cross.
- 55': Foul by Paul Pogba (Manchester United).
- 55': Lewis Dunk (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 57': Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Ben White.
- 60': Attempt saved. Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Paul Pogba.
- 60': Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Joël Veltman.
- 62': Goal! Manchester United 1, Brighton and Hove Albion 1. Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) right footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Bruno Fernandes.
- 63': Edinson Cavani (Manchester United) is shown the yellow card.
- 63': Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion. Alexis Mac Allister replaces Leandro Trossard.
- 65': Attempt missed. Mason Greenwood (Manchester United) left footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Aaron Wan-Bissaka with a cross.
- 66': Ben White (Brighton and Hove Albion) is shown the yellow card.
- 67': Foul by Aaron Wan-Bissaka (Manchester United).
- 67': Joël Veltman (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 69': Attempt blocked. Fred (Manchester United) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Bruno Fernandes.
- 69': Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Alexis Mac Allister.
- 72': Attempt saved. Mason Greenwood (Manchester United) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
- 72': Foul by Harry Maguire (Manchester United).
- 72': Neal Maupay (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 72': Substitution, Manchester United. Daniel James replaces Marcus Rashford.
- 76': Foul by Jakub Moder (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 76': Mason Greenwood (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 76': Attempt saved. Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Fred.
- 76': Attempt missed. Mason Greenwood (Manchester United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Daniel James.
- 80': Attempt saved. Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Mason Greenwood.
- 82': Substitution, Manchester United. Donny van de Beek replaces Edinson Cavani.
- 83': Attempt missed. Paul Pogba (Manchester United) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Bruno Fernandes.
- 83': Goal! Manchester United 2, Brighton and Hove Albion 1. Mason Greenwood (Manchester United) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Paul Pogba.
- 84': Substitution, Manchester United. Scott McTominay replaces Paul Pogba.
- 85': Foul by Ben White (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 85': Luke Shaw (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 87': Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion. Alireza Jahanbakhsh replaces Jakub Moder.
- 87': Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion. Andi Zeqiri replaces Adam Lallana.
- 88': Foul by Fred (Manchester United).
- 88': Neal Maupay (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 89': Foul by Daniel James (Manchester United).
- 89': Joël Veltman (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 89': Mason Greenwood (Manchester United) is shown the yellow card.
- 90': Alexis Mac Allister (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90': Foul by Daniel James (Manchester United).
- 90': Foul by Daniel James (Manchester United).
- 90': Joël Veltman (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90'+1': Foul by Alireza Jahanbakhsh (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 90'+1': Scott McTominay (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+3': Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion. Conceded by Luke Shaw.
- 90'+3': Offside, Brighton and Hove Albion. Pascal Groß tries a through ball, but Lewis Dunk is caught offside.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Manchester United 2, Brighton and Hove Albion 1.
- 0': Match ends, Manchester United 2, Brighton and Hove Albion 1.
Statistics
 BHA |
MAN |
|
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Fouls | 14 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 0 |
| 6 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 5 | Saves | 2 |
| 42.3 | Possession | 57.7 |
| 5 | SHOTS | 15 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 7 |
| 0.6 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 336 | Accurate Passes | 510 |
| 436 | Passes | 604 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 3 | Accurate Crosses | 4 |
| 18 | Crosses | 21 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 47 | Long Balls | 39 |
| 13 | Accurate Long Balls | 20 |
| 0.3 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 8 | Effective Tackles | 7 |
| 20 | Tackles | 13 |
| 0.4 | Tackle % | 0.5 |
| 19 | Interceptions | 13 |
| 19 | Effective Clearances | 17 |
| 19 | Clearances | 17 |
Game Information
Competition: English Premier League
Venue: Old Trafford
Location: Manchester, England
Venue: Old Trafford
Location: Manchester, England
Premier League Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 31 | +39 | 70 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 30 | +32 | 61 |
| 3 | Manchester United | 31 | +13 | 55 |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 31 | +5 | 54 |
Line-Ups
Manchester United (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 26 | Dean Henderson (GK) |
| 5 | Harry Maguire |
| 2 | Victor Lindelöf |
| 23 | Luke Shaw |
| 29 | Aaron Wan-Bissaka |
| 18 | Bruno Fernandes |
| 17 | Fred |
| 6 | Paul Pogba |
| 7 | Edinson Cavani  |
| 10 | Marcus Rashford |
| 11 | Mason Greenwood |
Brighton & Hove Albion (3-4-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 26 | Robert Sánchez (GK) |
| 5 | Lewis Dunk |
| 34 | Joël Veltman |
| 3 | Ben White |
| 8 | Yves Bissouma |
| 14 | Adam Lallana |
| 11 | Leandro Trossard |
| 15 | Jakub Moder |
| 13 | Pascal Groß |
| 18 | Danny Welbeck |
| 9 | Neal Maupay |
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