Match report

Liverpool Defeats Brighton 2-0 in Premier League Clash

Liverpool
Liverpool
2–0
FT
Brighton
Brighton
Dec 13, 2025

Liverpool held their ground against Brighton, securing a vital 2-0 victory at Anfield in the Premier League. The match was dominated by early and late goals from H. Ekitike, assisted by Mohamed Salah, which effectively stifled Brighton's momentum.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Liverpool 2 - 0 Brighton
  • • Goals: H. Ekitike (1', 60')
  • • Assists: Mohamed Salah (2)
  • • Yellow Cards: D. Gomez, Lewis Dunk (Brighton), Ibrahima Konaté (Liverpool)

Lineups

Liverpool

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Alisson (G)
  • 2 J. Gomez (D)
  • 5 I. Konate (D)
  • 4 V. van Dijk (D)
  • 6 M. Kerkez (D)
  • 38 R. Gravenberch (M)
  • 17 C. Jones (M)
  • 8 D. Szoboszlai (M)
  • 10 A. Mac Allister (M)
  • 7 F. Wirtz (M)
  • 22 H. Ekitike (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 G. Mamardashvili
  • 9 A. Isak
  • 11 M. Salah
  • 14 F. Chiesa
  • 26 A. Robertson
  • 47 C. Ramsay
  • 73 R. Ngumoha
  • 92 W. Lucky

Brighton

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Verbruggen (G)
  • 27 M. Wieffer (D)
  • 6 J. P. van Hecke (D)
  • 5 L. Dunk (D)
  • 24 F. Kadioglu (D)
  • 17 C. Baleba (M)
  • 13 J. Hinshelwood (M)
  • 11 Y. Minteh (M)
  • 8 B. Gruda (M)
  • 25 D. Gomez (M)
  • 10 G. Rutter (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 J. Steele
  • 18 D. Welbeck
  • 19 C. Kostoulas
  • 20 J. Milner
  • 21 O. Boscagli
  • 22 K. Mitoma
  • 26 Y. Ayari
  • 29 M. De Cuyper
  • 34 J. Veltman

Timeline

  1. Liverpool
    1' Liverpool Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Ekitike · Assist: J. Gomez
  2. Liverpool
    26' Liverpool subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Gomez · On: Mohamed Salah
  3. Brighton
    45'+3 Brighton Card · Yellow Card
    D. Gomez

    Foul

  4. Brighton
    59' Brighton Card · Yellow Card
    Lewis Dunk

    Foul

  5. Liverpool
    60' Liverpool Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Ekitike · Assist: Mohamed Salah
  6. Liverpool
    64' Liverpool Card · Yellow Card
    Ibrahima Konaté

    Foul

  7. Brighton
    64' Brighton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Gruda · On: K. Mitoma
  8. Brighton
    64' Brighton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Baleba · On: Y. Ayari
  9. Liverpool
    78' Liverpool subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Ekitike · On: A. Isak
  10. Liverpool
    78' Liverpool subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Wirtz · On: A. Robertson
  11. Brighton
    82' Brighton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Hinshelwood · On: D. Welbeck
  12. Brighton
    82' Brighton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Rutter · On: C. Kostoulas
  13. Liverpool
    83' Liverpool subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Szoboszlai · On: F. Chiesa
  14. Brighton
    87' Brighton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Gomez · On: J. Milner

Match Stats

Stat Liverpool Brighton
Fouls 8 15
Pass Accuracy 86% 89%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 14
Corners 2 2
Total Passes 519 526
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 6 6
Shots on Target 4 1
xG 1.89 1.90
Shots off Target 8 7
Possession 49% 51%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 448 470
Shots Inside Box 10 11
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 8 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ H. Ekitike's early goal in the first minute set the tone for Liverpool’s dominance.
  • ▸ The second goal by H. Ekitike after 60 minutes sealed the victory, leaving Brighton with little hope to stage a comeback.