Brighton & Hove Albion secured a surprise 1-0 win over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, handing Enzo Maresca's side a defeat that reflected their below-par performance. The lone goal came in the first half, leaving the hosts unable to break down a disciplined Brighton defence despite sustained pressure in the second period.
Maresca's City dominated possession but lacked cutting edge in the final third, with Brighton's compact structure frustrating the home attack. The visitors threatened on the counter-attack and held firm under late pressure to claim all three points.
The result leaves Manchester City with questions to answer ahead of their next fixtures, while Brighton celebrate a significant scalp on the road. The match took place on October 31, 2026, in front of a capacity crowd at the Etihad.
