Brighton vs Man City EPL 2025 Head-to-Head Records

The Premier League is full of electrifying rivalries, but one fixture that has become more prominent but remains an overlooked rivalry is Brighton vs Manchester City. City, as title winners throughout the years, own English football, and Brighton has developed to be a brave challenger. 

These two sides historically have produced a good share of goals, tactical diversity, and friendship. In anticipation of their next Premier League contest in 2025, here are some Bournemouth vs Man City head-to-head matches, statistics and history of the rivalry. For those living in Bangladesh, the match can be streamed live on tapmad.

Overall Head-to-Head Record

• Total Meetings (All Competitions): Over 30 matches
   
• Premier League Era (since 2017, when Brighton were promoted):
   
  • Manchester City wins: The vast majority, reflecting City’s dominance under Pep Guardiola.
     
  • Brighton wins: Just a handful, but one or two of them have been memorable.
     
  • Draws: A few, including high-scoring and entertaining encounters.

Notable Past Encounters

Brighton 3-2 Man City (May 2021): This was certainly one of Brighton's largest victories in the Premier League. They were 2-0 behind by 51:46, but came back for an extraordinary comeback at the Amex when supporters were admitted following COVID-19 restrictions on crowds.

Man City 4-1 Brighton (Oct 2022): This was a Haaland masterclass as he struck twice in his debut season in England, leaving other teams struggling as Haaland had already started making it challenging for teams to defend.

Brighton 1-1 Man City (May 2023): An exhilarating draw, with plenty of chances created between the two sides, three of which became goals, and one stunning equaliser from Julio Enciso, who overturned Phil Foden's first goal.

Brighton v Man City Professionals Stats

Their largest victory: A comprehensive 5-0 win for City at the Etihad in July 2020, showcasing City at their most devastating.

Brighton's good results: Their 3-2 come-from-behind victory in 2021 and last year's 1-1 draw demonstrate proof of how Brighton have stepped up at this level of football.

Goals ratio per game: Both matches are full of goals. partly due to Brighton's contribution towards an open game because of their expansive style, but largely because Man City have incessant attacking abilities.

Premier League Rivalry History

City Era: Since Brighton's ascent to the Premier League, City have consistently proven to be a stronger outfit and have generally come away with comfortable wins.

Brighton: Brighton have transformed from a bottom 6 club trying to survive to a European hopeful. We see a lot more competition due to their recent success.

Style Clash: City like to dominate possession and press high. On the other hand Brighton do not like to sit back, leading to entertaining games rather than one-sided ones. 

This rivalry may not have existed for decades, however, it represents the changing face of the Premier League, with teams wanting to challenge the giants.

Key Players Across the Years

• For City: Kevin De Bruyne has often dictated play against Brighton, while Erling Haaland has added ruthless finishing in recent seasons.
   
• For Brighton: Lewis Dunk has led their defence with resilience, while Mitoma and Pascal Groß have been pivotal in creating chances in recent meetings.

These individuals highlight how the fixture blends City’s world-class quality with Brighton’s rising stars.

Broadcast & Streaming Guide

The Brighton vs Man City EPL 2025 match will be broadcast globally:

• UK: Sky Sports / TNT Sports
   
• USA: NBC Sports / Peacock
   
• MENA: beIN SPORTS
   
• Bangladesh: The match will be streamed live only on tapmad, the exclusive Premier League partner in the region.

Conclusion

Brighton vs Man City head-to-head record shows the dominance City have had historically, while the records are probably a reflection of Brighton's growth as contenders. Brighton have shown they can match and contest the best teams - whether the disastrous comeback match when Brighton came back to win the match 3-2 or their memorable draws.

Looking to 2025, we can be sure there will be another entertaining match full of goals and attacking tactics. If you are in Bangladesh, watch the full match live on tapmad, your destination for all your Premier League football.