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Manchester City in the 2026–27 League Cup

This dossier follows Manchester City’s 2026–27 English League Cup campaign through documented match results and progression.

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Etihad Stadium seen from the Academy Stadium, February 2015. Archive photograph; the October 2026 match is not depicted.
Etihad Stadium seen from the Academy Stadium, February 2015. Archive photograph; the October 2026 match is not depicted. — Espandero / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ ; 20 février 2015, redimensionnement.

Where things stand

On the evening of 28 October 2026, Manchester City eliminates Brighton on penalties after a 2–2 draw to reach the quarter-finals.

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Manchester City beats Brighton on penalties to reach the quarter-finals

Manchester City reached the English League Cup quarter-finals at the Etihad Stadium on the evening of 28 October 2026. After drawing 2–2 with Brighton, the holders won the penalty shootout 4–3.

Etihad Stadium seen from the Academy Stadium, February 2015. Archive photograph; the October 2026 match is not depicted.
Etihad Stadium seen from the Academy Stadium, February 2015. Archive photograph; the October 2026 match is not depicted. — Espandero / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ ; 20 février 2015, redimensionnement.

Brighton led twice through Malick Yalcouye and Georginio Rutter. Mateo Kovacic and Vitor Reis brought City level each time, with the second equaliser coming when Reis deflected a Rayan Cherki free kick.

Geronimo Rulli then saved attempts from Yasin Ayari and Lewis Dunk in the shootout. The 4–3 score applies only to penalties: regulation time ended 2–2. The result ends Brighton’s run in the competition.

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