Is Man United vs Brighton on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Carabao Cup tie for free

Manchester United will look to put derby misery behind them as they kick off their Carabao Cup campaign against Brighton . The Red Devils succumbed to a controversial loss to rivals Manchester City on Sunday and while Erling Haaland’s wrongly-given goal stole the headlines from Old Trafford, Michael Carrick’s men nevertheless put in a dismal performance as they failed to make their man advantage count after Phil Foden’s first-half red card . With just four points from their opening four games, United will hope for a change of fortunes against the Seagulls, who knocked them out of the FA Cup on home soil last season. Brighton come into the third-round tie off the back of a thumping 5-0 win at Coventry and have started the campaign in fine form. Here’s everything you need to know. When is Man United vs Brighton? Man United’s clash with Brighton in the Carabao Cup kicks off at 8pm BST on Wednesday 16 September at Old Trafford. How can I watch it? Fans in the UK can watch the match for free on ITV1, with coverage starting at 7:30pm BST. Viewers can also stream the game on ITVX. Alternatively, fans can watch the match on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football, with coverage starting at 7pm BST. If you’re not a Sky customer, you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass here to watch without a subscription. Team news Luke Shaw remains a fitness doubt for United meaning Patrick Dorgu could be in line for another start at left-back, despite a poor outing against City. Benjamin Sesko and Andrey Santos will likely start after being on the bench for the derby. Goalkeeper Jason Steele will be given a chance to impress with Bart Verbruggen rested. Femi Azeez will undergo a late fitness test as he looks to make his debut while Georginio Rutter is also expected to be available. Predicted line-ups Man United XI: Lammens; Mazraoui, Maguire, Heaven, Dorgu; Mainoo, Santos; Mbeumo, Fernandes, Mount; Sesko. Brighton: Steele; Kadioglu, Dunk, Vuskovic, Boscagli; Gross, Ayari; Gomez, Yalcouye, De Cuyper; Kostoulas.