Brighton lineup @ Manchester City
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Brighton's expected lineup at Manchester City, Sat 31 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 13 matches): Verbruggen (12); Boscagli (13), Vušković (11), Kadıoğlu (8), Dunk (8); Groß (13), Gómez (10), Ayari (9), De Cuyper (9), Yalcouyé (7); Kostoulas (9). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Liverpool match on 25 Oct.
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Brighton predicted lineup vs Manchester City
MOST USED XIBrighton's expected lineup away at Manchester City in the EPL is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 13 official matches: Verbruggen in goal, a back four of Boscagli, Vušković, Kadıoğlu and Dunk, and Kostoulas leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.
Team news
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 21 of the last 30 matches.
- Based on starts across 13 official matches this season.
Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Brighton, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
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Brighton are 3rd in the EPL on 16 points from 8 games. They have W4 D0 L1 in their last five.

Most Common Brighton Starting XI
Based on 13 official matches this season
- VerbruggenGK · 12 starts
- BoscagliDEF · 13 starts
- VuškovićDEF · 11 starts
- KadıoğluDEF · 8 starts
- DunkDEF · 8 starts
- GroßMID · 13 starts
- GómezMID · 10 starts
- AyariMID · 9 starts
- De CuyperMID · 9 starts
- YalcouyéMID · 7 starts
- KostoulasFWD · 9 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
- PenaltiesGroß·David·O'Riley
- CornersGroß·De Cuyper·Kadıoğlu·Ayari·Minteh
- Direct free kicksGroß·Ayari·Dunk·De Cuyper·Gómez
Groß scored a penalty this season.
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Brighton
- What is Brighton's expected lineup?
- Brighton's expected lineup away at Manchester City in the EPL is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 13 official matches: Verbruggen in goal, a back four of Boscagli, Vušković, Kadıoğlu and Dunk, and Kostoulas leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen, Boscagli, Vušković, Kadıoğlu, Dunk, Groß, Gómez, Ayari, De Cuyper, Yalcouyé, Kostoulas.
- Who started Brighton's last match?
- Brighton's starting XI on 25 Oct 2026 in the Premier League (4-2-3-1): B. Verbruggen, F. Kadıoğlu, L. Vušković, L. Dunk, O. Boscagli, P. Groß, José María Andrés Baixauli, D. Gómez, Y. Ayari, M. De Cuyper, C. Kostoulas.
- What was Brighton's last result?
- Brighton lost to Liverpool 0–2 on 25 Oct 2026.
- When did Brighton last win?
- Brighton last won on 18 Oct 2026, beating Crystal Palace 5–0.
- Who takes penalties for Brighton?
- P. Groß is Brighton's first choice penalty taker, with P. David next in line. Groß scored a penalty this season.
- Who has made the most starts for Brighton this season?
- P. Groß leads with 13 starts for Brighton across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Brighton use most often?
- Brighton have used a 4-2-3-1 in 9 of their 13 matches this season.
- Which Brighton goalkeeper has started the most this season?
- Bart Verbruggen has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Brighton this season, starting 12 matches.
- Which Brighton defender has started the most this season?
- Olivier Boscagli has made the most starts as defender for Brighton this season, starting 13 matches.
- Which Brighton midfielder has started the most this season?
- Pascal Groß has made the most starts as midfielder for Brighton this season, starting 13 matches.
- Which Brighton forward has started the most this season?
- Charalampos Kostoulas has made the most starts as forward for Brighton this season, starting 9 matches.
Goalkeepers
Brighton past seasons
| Season | League | Pos | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Premier League | 8th | 16 | 13 | 9 | 61 |
| 2023-24 | Premier League | 11th | 12 | 12 | 14 | 48 |
| 2022-23 | Premier League | 6th | 18 | 8 | 12 | 62 |
| 2021-22 | Premier League | 9th | 12 | 15 | 11 | 51 |
| 2020-21 | Premier League | 16th | 9 | 14 | 15 | 41 |
Brighton away to Manchester City
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