
Premier League
12:30 p.mMarch 21, 2026
Regular season – 31
Amex Stadium
Referee: Darren England, England


Brighton


Liverpool
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2.20
Expected Goals (xG)
1.03
Passing by
272 (80%)
Accurate passes
319 (81%)
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Premier League Ranking – Premier League
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Relegation – Championship
Danny Welbeck struck twice as Brighton cruised to a dramatic 2-1 win over Liverpool at the Amex, dealing a major blow to the Reds’ Premier League aspirations.
Brighton welcomed Liverpool to the Amex Stadium on March 21, 2026, for a pivotal Premier League clash. The home team opted for consistency after a series of mixed results. In-form Liverpool pushed hard for a place in the Champions League.
The Seagulls started aggressively, pressing Liverpool high up the pitch. His early dominance quickly paid off. In the 14th minute, Danny Welbeck opened the scoring, guiding an effort after good work from Diego Gomez.
The game grew intense, with Yankuba Minteh picking up a yellow card in the 25th minute. Despite Brighton’s lead, Liverpool found their footing. Milos Kerkez then equalized for the Reds in the 30th minute.
The first half concluded with an intense physical game. Brighton’s Ibrahima Konate and Danny Gomez were shown yellow cards in added time. Welbeck also saw yellow just after the restart, setting a tense tone.
Liverpool went into the break with renewed confidence after Kerkez’s equaliser. Brighton needed to regroup tactically to regain their early momentum. The second half promised more drama with the level of results.
Brighton responded sharply after the interval, showing clear intent. Just 11 minutes into the second half, Danny Welbeck found the net again. Jack Hinshelwood provided the assist for Welbeck’s crucial second goal in the 56th minute.
With Brighton ahead, Liverpool pushed hard for a second draw. Substitutions followed as both coaches looked for an advantage. Jeremie Frimpong and Alexis Mac Allister were among the Liverpool players booked as frustration grew.
The home side held firm under increasing pressure, making key defensive changes. Kaoru Mitoma and Carlos Baleba entered the fray for Brighton. Liverpool’s Federico Chiesa was also shown a yellow card late on for an equaliser.
Brighton’s win was underpinned by an expected goal difference (xG) of 2.2 against Liverpool’s 1.03. Both teams had 5 shots on target, but Brighton managed 15 shots in total to Liverpool’s 12. Goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen made 4 vital saves.
This impressive 2-1 win moves Brighton up the league table, boosting their hopes of European qualification. For Liverpool, the defeat is a major setback in their quest to reach the top four. They need to recover quickly from this Amex upset.

