Mount, Rashford and Lacey start as Man Utd host Brighton

Manchester United take on Brighton in the third round of the Carabao Cup with a starting XI that stands out, according to Sky Sports.

For the hosts, Mount and Rashford are named among the starters, with Lacey also in the starting line-up. Sesko completes the forward line by starting as well against the Brighton side.

Carabao Cup opener

The match is listed as Manchester United vs Brighton and Hove Albion in the Carabao Cup, Round 3. Sky Sports frames it as a live match with updates including score changes, the draw for the next round and the line-ups.

The broadcast is dated Wednesday 16 September 2026 (UK time) and positioned as a live blog where the key details—especially the XI—are provided alongside minute-by-minute developments.

Why this XI matters

For bettors, the biggest takeaway is who starts: Mount, Rashford and Lacey all begin the game, while Sesko is also in the XI from the kickoff—an initial mix that can shape the match’s intensity from the first minutes.

Use Sky Sports’ live line-up as your reference if you’re building predictions for this Carabao Cup tie.