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 trimmed the margin and cut Manchester United's lead in the tie. The Brighton teenager has been described as taking his opportunity with both hands. He previously produced a moment of magic that stunned Coventry. Kostoulas has promised to keep working hard. A statistic indicates his hard work will eventually pay off.