Manchester United vs Brighton: Will there be extra time in FA Cup third round?

Manchester United will take on Brighton and Hove Albion in the third round of the FA Cup at OId Trafford on Sunday.

United, who sacked head coach Ruben Amorim on Monday, sit seventh in the Premier League with Darren Fletcher taking charge as caretaker.

Brighton are eleventh in the league, just three points behind United. Their previous meeting this season ended with United winning 4-2 at Old Trafford.

What happens if Manchester United vs Brighton and Hove Albion ends in a draw? Is there extra time?

If the Manchester United vs. Brighton FA Cup third round match ends in a draw after 90 minutes, the match will go into extra time.

If no winner is determined after the additional 30 minutes, the match will go to a penalty shootout.

Published on January 11, 2026