FULL SQUADS AND PREDICTED XIS
Manchester CityMixed
69% of the XI kept, last 6 matches
- Tight turnaround. Manchester City have an EPL game just 3 days after this one, so squad rotation is likely.
BrightonMixed
75% of the XI kept, last 6 matches
- Named the same eleven 2 matches running.
- Tight turnaround. Brighton have an EPL game just 3 days after this one, so squad rotation is likely.
Manchester City
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Brighton
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Manchester City
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Brighton
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Team news
Confirmed lineups for the EFL land after kickoff, not before. Until the teams are in, this is our predicted XI.
Injuries & suspensions
Full list →Reported availability, not a confirmed team sheet. Only an official lineup confirms who starts.
About this match
Manchester City vs Brighton lineups
Updated
Predicted lineups and team news for Manchester City vs Brighton in the EFL Cup on 28 Oct 2026. Build your Starting 11 before kickoff and see how the crowd expects both teams to line up. Confirmed XIs are added the moment they are announced, usually about an hour before the 7:45pm GMT kickoff.
- What is the predicted lineup for Manchester City vs Brighton?
- Our predicted XIs for Manchester City and Brighton are based on recent team news, form and fan predictions. Pick your own Starting 11 and compare it with the crowd.
- When are the confirmed lineups for Manchester City vs Brighton announced?
- Official starting lineups are usually confirmed about an hour before kickoff. This page updates with both teams' confirmed XIs as soon as they are released.
- What time does Manchester City vs Brighton kick off?
- Manchester City vs Brighton kicks off at 7:45pm GMT on 28 Oct 2026.