Charalampos Kostoulas found the net for Brighton in the League Cup match against Manchester United on 16 September 2026. His goal pulled a goal back for Brighton and reduced the deficit in the contest. The strike brought the scores closer and cut Manchester United's lead in the tie. The Brighton teenager has been described as taking his opportunity with both hands. He previously scored a wonder goal that stunned Coventry. Kostoulas has promised to keep working steadily. A statistic suggests his hard work will eventually pay off.