Premier League Regular Season - 16
Liverpool 2 - 0 FT Brighton
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
1' H. Ekitike (J. Gomez)
26' ↓ J. Gomez ↑M. Salah
D. Gomez 45'+3
HT
L. Dunk 59'
60' H. Ekitike (M. Salah)
64' I. Konate
↓ B. Gruda ↑K. Mitoma 64'
↓ C. Baleba ↑Y. Ayari 64'
78' ↓ H. Ekitike ↑A. Isak
78' ↓ F. Wirtz ↑A. Robertson
↓ J. Hinshelwood ↑D. Welbeck 82'
↓ G. Rutter ↑C. Kostoulas 82'
83' ↓ D. Szoboszlai ↑F. Chiesa
↓ D. Gomez ↑J. Milner 87'
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Liverpool
Goalkeepers
Alisson 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Joe Gomez 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
11%
Pass Acc
Ibrahima Konaté 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Virgil van Dijk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miloš Kerkez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Ryan Gravenberch 
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Curtis Jones 
MAGNET
89
Activity
89
Activity
77
Passes
12
Duels
Dominik Szoboszlai
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Alexis Mac Allister
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Florian Wirtz
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
36%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Hugo Ekitiké 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
9.3
Rating
BENCH
Giorgi Mamardashvili 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Andrew Robertson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Calvin Ramsay
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wellity Lucky
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohamed Salah 
SUPER SUB
0
Impact
0
Impact
74
Minutes
8.3
Rating
Alexander Isak
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Federico Chiesa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rio Ngumoha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brighton
Goalkeepers
Bart Verbruggen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Mats Wieffer
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
52%
Pass Acc
Jan Paul van Hecke
MAGNET
85
Activity
85
Activity
78
Passes
7
Duels
Lewis Dunk
MAGNET
89
Activity
89
Activity
85
Passes
4
Duels
Ferdi Kadıoğlu 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Carlos Baleba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Jack Hinshelwood
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Yankuba Minteh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brajan Gruda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Diego Gómez
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Georginio Rutter
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
14%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Jason Steele
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Olivier Boscagli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maxim De Cuyper
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joël Veltman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kaoru Mitoma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yasin Ayari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
James Milner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Charalampos Kostoulas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Danny Welbeck
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/05/2025 | Brighton | 3 - 2 | Liverpool | Premier League | American Express Stadium |
| 02/11/2024 | Liverpool | 2 - 1 | Brighton | Premier League | Anfield |
| 30/10/2024 | Brighton | 2 - 3 | Liverpool | League Cup | American Express Stadium |
| 31/03/2024 | Liverpool | 2 - 1 | Brighton | Premier League | Anfield |
| 08/10/2023 | Brighton | 2 - 2 | Liverpool | Premier League | The American Express Community Stadium |
| 29/01/2023 | Brighton | 2 - 1 | Liverpool | FA Cup | The American Express Community Stadium |
| 14/01/2023 | Brighton | 3 - 0 | Liverpool | Premier League | The American Express Community Stadium |
| 01/10/2022 | Liverpool | 3 - 3 | Brighton | Premier League | Anfield |
| 12/03/2022 | Brighton | 0 - 2 | Liverpool | Premier League | The American Express Community Stadium |
| 30/10/2021 | Liverpool | 2 - 2 | Brighton | Premier League | Anfield |
Liverpool Win
Brighton Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 16 GD: +20
P: 16 GD: +22
P: 16 GD: +8
P: 16 GD: +12
P: 16 GD: +5
P: 16 GD: +4
P: 16 GD: +2
P: 16 GD: +2
P: 16 GD: -1
P: 16 GD: +2
P: 16 GD: +4
P: 16 GD: +1
P: 16 GD: -3
P: 16 GD: -3
P: 16 GD: -3
P: 16 GD: -8
P: 16 GD: -10
P: 16 GD: -13
P: 16 GD: -15
League Standings
P: 24 GD: +29
P: 24 GD: +26
P: 24 GD: +9
P: 24 GD: +8
P: 24 GD: +15
P: 24 GD: +6
P: 24 GD: +4
P: 24 GD: -1
P: 24 GD: -1
P: 24 GD: 0
P: 23 GD: -2
P: 24 GD: -3
P: 24 GD: +2
P: 24 GD: +2
P: 24 GD: -4
P: 24 GD: -11
P: 24 GD: -11
P: 24 GD: -19
P: 23 GD: -19
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Ekitikè's Clinical Brace Crushes Brighton's Resistance at Anfield
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 38/100. Liverpool's clinical finishing through Hugo Ekitikè's devastating brace rewarded their early intensity and proved the difference in a contest where both sides matched each other's shot count but only one found the net with precision.
Lightning Strike from the Kickoff
The script was written in the opening minute. Joe Gomez released Ekitikè down the flank, and the Liverpool forward finished with the composure of a seasoned predator. Before Brighton could draw breath, they were chasing shadows. The Seagulls responded with typical resilience—15 fouls committed showed their desperation to disrupt Liverpool's rhythm—but Liverpool controlled the balance of play with 50% possession and a stranglehold on the final third. The early opener set a psychological tone that Brighton never recovered from.
Salah's Cameo Turns the Screw
The real turning point arrived in the 26th minute when Mohamed Salah entered the pitch as a substitute. His introduction immediately elevated Liverpool's creative threat—five key passes in a cameo performance that justified the tactical switch. By the 60th minute, Salah's vision unlocked the second goal, threading the ball to Ekitikè, who finished with ruthless efficiency for his brace. The super sub moment crystallized Liverpool's superiority: they attempted 18 shots to Brighton's 13, but more crucially, they converted their chances when it mattered.
Defence Stands Firm
Ibrahima Konatè anchored Liverpool's backline with an outstanding defensive display, thwarting Brighton's sporadic attacks and providing the platform for the midfield to dictate terms. Brighton's 89% pass accuracy (444 of 498) masked a creative void—only one shot on target told the story of a team outclassed in the crucial moments. Liverpool's 87% accuracy (447 of 513) reflected their control, but it was the clinical finishing that separated the sides. The stakes of three points in a title race demanded precision, and Liverpool delivered it.
Key Questions
What made Hugo Ekitikè the standout performer?
Two clinical finishes from limited opportunities. Ekitikè's movement and composure turned half-chances into goals—a 9.3 rating justified by ruthless execution.
How did Salah's introduction shift the match?
Entered at 26 minutes, provided one assist and five key passes. His creative spark unlocked Liverpool's second goal and controlled Brighton's midfield.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
Liverpool's Freefall Meets Brighton's Momentum
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 49/100. Liverpool's season teeters on the edge—a loss here doesn't just damage title hopes, it triggers a genuine relegation conversation.
The Setup
This is a match defined by trajectory collision. Liverpool have imploded spectacularly, dropping from contention to 13th with a form line reading LLWLL. Their Balance is shattered: defensively leaky (20 goals conceded in 12 games), offensively misfiring. Brighton, meanwhile, sit a comfortable 7th, their Form steady and their confidence high. The Stakes are asymmetrical—Liverpool need this far more than Brighton do, which historically favors the visiting side's composure.
Key Battle
Dominik Szoboszlai versus Danny Welbeck. The Hungarian midfielder must dictate tempo and shield Liverpool's brittle backline, but Welbeck's intelligent pressing—honed by five goals in five matches—will test Szoboszlai's distribution under duress. If Welbeck forces turnovers in midfield, Brighton's counter-attack becomes lethal.
Our Prediction
Brighton exploit Liverpool's panic. Bart Verbruggen's composure (two clean sheets in five games, a penalty save to his name) steadies the ship, while Welbeck's movement punishes Liverpool's disorganized pressing. Brighton 2-1, with Alisson left picking the ball from the net twice before a late Liverpool consolation masks a deeper malaise.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Absolutely. Liverpool's crisis is real, Brighton's rise is genuine. Compelling theatre masquerading as a routine fixture.
What's the predicted outcome?
Brighton 2-1. Liverpool score late to salvage pride, but Brighton's control and Welbeck's finishing prove decisive.
Where are Liverpool and Brighton in the league table?
Liverpool 13th with 18 points from 12 games. Brighton 7th with 19 points from 12 games. A five-place gulf reflects their contrasting seasons.
What is Liverpool's current form?
Dire. LLWLL reads like a team in freefall—two losses in their last five, zero draws, zero wins in their last two outings.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Danny Welbeck. Five goals in five matches, 7.4 average rating. Brighton's poacher is clinical and relentless—a nightmare for Liverpool's backline.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.