Overview
- Kick-off is 16:30 GMT at Old Trafford, with live coverage on TNT Sports 1 in the UK and ESPN+ in the United States.
- Caretaker Darren Fletcher continues in charge after Ruben Amorim’s exit, having shifted United to a 4-2-3-1 that saw Benjamin Sesko score twice in a 2-2 draw at Burnley.
- United are without Amad Diallo, Noussair Mazraoui and Bryan Mbeumo due to AFCON, while Brighton are missing Carlos Baleba, with further injuries affecting both squads.
- There are no replays in this round, VAR will not be used, and Simon Hooper has been appointed referee.
- United have won all six previous FA Cup ties against Brighton, who drew 1-1 at Manchester City in midweek but have just one win in their last eight matches.