Charalampos Kostoulas scored for Brighton in the League Cup match against Manchester United on 16 September 2026. His goal pulled a goal back for Brighton and narrowed the gap on the night. The strike brought the scores closer and cut Manchester United's lead on the night. The Brighton teenager has been portrayed as taking his chance with both hands. He previously produced a moment of magic that stunned Coventry. Kostoulas has vowed to keep working steadily. A statistic suggests his hard work will eventually pay off.