Match report
Liverpool vs Brighton — the facts
Liverpool beat Brighton 3–0 (half-time 1–0).
Liverpool met Brighton in the FA Cup (Round of 32). Kick-off was Saturday, 14 February 2026, 20:00 UTC at Anfield. Referee: Stuart Attwell.
Key moments
- 42' Goal: Curtis Jones (assist: Miloš Kerkez) — 1–0
- 56' Goal: Dominik Szoboszlai (assist: Mohamed Salah) — 2–0
- 68' Goal (penalty): Mohamed Salah — 3–0
Starting line-ups
Liverpool (4-2-3-1)
Brighton (4-3-3)
About this match
On this page: the Liverpool vs Brighton final score and result, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this FA Cup fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
The full match report above covers the goals, key moments and stats. Explore more on the Liverpool and Brighton team pages or the FA Cup page.