Brighton
Brighton Bengals
BRIG
0-0 Overall • Away
     
      
Manchester Essex
Manchester Essex Hornets
MANC
0-0 Overall • Home
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Brighton visits Manchester Essex on Aug. 23 for early-season matchup at MERHS Hyland Field

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MERHS Hyland Field -

The Manchester Essex Hornets will host the Brighton Bengals at MERHS Hyland Field on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. Kickoff is scheduled for 10 a.m. Eastern. Fans can find full game coverage and stats on the SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/football/games/5735558-brighton-vs-manchester-essex

This early-season meeting brings two 0-0 teams together as they open preparations for the fall. Manchester Essex will be the home side; Brighton travels across the state looking to flip the script from last season.

Last meeting

  • Manchester Essex defeated Brighton 50-8 on Oct. 4, 2024. See the box score and recap from that matchup: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/football/games/4615498-brighton-vs-manchester-essex

Quick facts

  • Game: Brighton Bengals at Manchester Essex Hornets — https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/football/games/5735558-brighton-vs-manchester-essex

  • Date/time: Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 — 10 a.m. ET

  • Location: MERHS Hyland Field, Manchester, Mass.

  • Home: Manchester Essex Hornets — https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/football/teams/497568-manchester-essex-hornets (3 fans on SBLive)

  • Away: Brighton Bengals — https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/football/teams/505951-brighton-bengals (3 fans on SBLive)

  • Status: Upcoming

Follow and get involved

Head to the Manchester Essex and Brighton team pages on SBLive to follow the teams and stay updated: https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/football/teams/497568-manchester-essex-hornets and https://scorebooklive.com/massachusetts/football/teams/505951-brighton-bengals. Fans can also make picks on SBLive for fun — picks and fan counts may change, so follow your team and make a pick if you want to show support and boost engagement.

Note: No official streaming or ticket information was listed on the game page. Check the SBLive game link above for any updates as the date approaches.