Anfield, 13 December 2025

Liverpool secured a vital 2–0 home victory over Brighton & Hove Albion in Premier League Round 16, with a disciplined performance that kept them competitive in the title race.

From the first whistle, the Reds set the tempo at Anfield, showing attacking intent and strong positional control. Brighton matched the hosts in possession early on, with both sides registering 50% share, but Liverpool’s sharper edge in key moments proved decisive.

The breakthrough came early. Liverpool’s forward Hugo Ekitike opened the scoring in the 1st minute, capitalizing on a precise assist by Joseph Gomez to give the hosts an immediate advantage. Brighton struggled to cope with Liverpool’s intensity, and the early goal set the tone for the rest of the game.

Liverpool continued to press, creating more dangerous opportunities, and were rewarded once again as Ekitike doubled the lead just before the hour mark with a well-placed header from another quality chance. Brighton’s defense tried to absorb the pressure, but the two-goal cushion was enough to keep Liverpool in control.

Despite Brighton’s resilient effort, they failed to carve out a meaningful goal threat. The final 2–0 scoreline reflected Liverpool’s superior execution in the final third and solid team structure throughout the 90 minutes.

Key Match Facts

Final Score: Liverpool 2 — Brighton & Hove Albion 0

Goalscorers: Hugo Ekitike (1’, 60’)

Possession: 50% – 50% (even battle)

Expected Goals (xG): Liverpool 1.96 – Brighton 1.82

Liverpool’s clean sheet and confident performance at Anfield will boost their momentum as they push deeper into the Premier League season, while Brighton will look to regroup and find consistency in upcoming fixtures.