Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion: preview and stats
Premier LeagueRegular season 2026/2027Matchday 8Anfield, Liverpool
Scheduled
- Liverpool go into the match 5th in the table with 12 points; Brighton & Hove Albion are 3rd with 16.
- Liverpool in their last 5 matches: 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat.
- Brighton & Hove Albion in their last 5 matches: 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats.
- At home, Liverpool score 0.67 and concede 1.67 goals per game; 66.7% of those matches ended with over 2.5 goals.
- Away, Brighton & Hove Albion score 3.33 and concede 1.33 goals per game; 66.7% of those matches ended with over 2.5 goals.
- In match corners (both teams), Liverpool average 10.67 at home and Brighton & Hove Albion 10.33 away.
- In the league they have met 18 times since 2017: Liverpool won 10, Brighton & Hove Albion won 4 and 4 ended in a draw.
Form
Position, points and latest results in the current tournament, most recent first.
| Team | Position | Pts | P | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | 5th | 12 | 7 | W-L-W-D-W |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 3rd | 16 | 7 | W-W-W-W-D |
Latest Liverpool matches
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2026 | Brentford | A | 2-1 (W) |
| 11 Oct 2026 | Manchester City | H | 0-3 (L) |
| 20 Sept 2026 | AFC Bournemouth | A | 1-0 (W) |
| 12 Sept 2026 | Fulham | H | 0-0 (D) |
| 4 Sept 2026 | Ipswich Town | A | 2-0 (W) |
Latest Brighton & Hove Albion matches
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2026 | Crystal Palace | H | 5-0 (W) |
| 10 Oct 2026 | Sunderland | A | 2-0 (W) |
| 19 Sept 2026 | Arsenal | H | 3-0 (W) |
| 13 Sept 2026 | Coventry City | A | 5-0 (W) |
| 5 Sept 2026 | Leeds United | H | 1-1 (D) |
Liverpool at home vs Brighton & Hove Albion away
Average per game and percentage of matches. Corners and cards: only matches with full stats.
| Liverpool (home) | Brighton & Hove Albion (away) | |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 3 | 3 |
| Goals scored | 0.67 | 3.33 |
| Goals conceded | 1.67 | 1.33 |
| Over 2.5 | 66.7% | 66.7% |
| Both teams to score | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| Corners for | 4.33 | 5.00 |
| Match corners | 10.67 | 10.33 |
| Cards received | 3.00 | 1.67 |
| Match cards | 4.67 | 2.33 |
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion, analysed in the app
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See the match in the appLiverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion head to head
The last 5 of their 18 meetings in the league.
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar 2026 | Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 Liverpool | Regular season |
| 13 Dec 2025 | Liverpool 2-0 Brighton & Hove Albion | Regular season |
| 19 May 2025 | Brighton & Hove Albion 3-2 Liverpool | Regular season |
| 2 Nov 2024 | Liverpool 2-1 Brighton & Hove Albion | Regular season |
| 31 Mar 2024 | Liverpool 2-1 Brighton & Hove Albion | Regular season |
Referee
The referee is Samuel Barrott: 3.33 cards per game in the league over the last 12 months (league average: 4.02).
Players to watch
Each team's players with the most shots per game, in league matches of the last 12 months (45+ minutes). Apps: appearances; YC: yellow cards.
Liverpool
| Player | Apps | Goals | Shots/g | YC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Gakpo | 33 | 5 | 2.48 | 3 |
| Dominik Szoboszlai | 34 | 6 | 2.06 | 7 |
| Florian Wirtz | 32 | 5 | 1.86 | 1 |
Brighton & Hove Albion
| Player | Apps | Goals | Shots/g | YC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasin Ayari | 27 | 4 | 2.10 | 2 |
| Jack Hinshelwood | 26 | 7 | 1.95 | 0 |
| Diego Gómez | 32 | 6 | 1.86 | 7 |
Form, table and home/away numbers: the tournament each team's page shows, the regular season of the Premier League, knockout rounds excluded. Head to head: every league match between them. Players: league matches of the last 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
When do Liverpool and Brighton & Hove Albion play?
Sunday, 25 October 2026, 14:00 (UK time).
Where is Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion played?
At Anfield, Liverpool.
Who is the referee for Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion?
Samuel Barrott.
What form are Liverpool and Brighton & Hove Albion in?
Liverpool: W-L-W-D-W in their last 5; Brighton & Hove Albion: W-W-W-W-D in their last 5.