Liverpool 2-0 Brighton: Isak Scores as Reds Claim Anfield Win

Liverpool vs Brighton results was 2-0 at Anfield on Sunday, 25 October 2026, as a Pascal Groß own goal and an Alexander Isak finish secured three Premier League points. Both goals arrived inside the opening 21 minutes, giving Andoni Iraola’s side their first home league victory of the season.

Brighton had more of the ball and more attempts, but they managed only one shot on target. Isak scored for a third consecutive Premier League appearance, while Liverpool moved into fourth place after eight rounds. The contrast between Brighton’s possession and Liverpool’s finishing shaped the afternoon.

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Brighton created an early opening when Yasin Ayari sent a good opportunity over the bar in the 14th minute. Liverpool punished the miss almost immediately. Ronald Araújo’s cross was only partially cleared and Florian Wirtz collected the loose ball; his low shot deflected off Pascal Groß and went into the net in the 17th minute. The goal was recorded as an own goal rather than credited to Wirtz.

Liverpool doubled their advantage in the 21st minute. Bradley Barcola reacted quickest after a blocked Brighton clearance, drove into space on the right and picked out Isak in the penalty area. The striker finished from close range to make it 2-0.

Brighton nearly responded when Ayari’s curling effort struck the post in the 36th minute. At the other end, goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen prevented Ronald Araújo from adding a third before half-time.

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Brighton controlled 64% of possession and attempted 17 shots to Liverpool’s 13, but only one of those Brighton attempts was on target. Liverpool registered four shots on target. Ayari’s early miss and shot against the woodwork were the clearest examples of Brighton’s inability to convert their territorial advantage.

Liverpool defended their lead after the break and threatened through counter-attacks as Brighton pushed players forward. Substitute Trey Nyoni intervened to stop Maxim De Cuyper from reaching a promising chance. Florian Wirtz also came off in the second half after an apparent ankle problem; his condition should not be described as a confirmed long-term injury without a club update.

These figures show that Brighton had the larger share of possession and shot volume, while Liverpool produced the more accurate finishing. Statistics are based on the completed match records; providers may report small differences in advanced metrics such as expected goals.

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Isak’s 21st-minute finish extended his scoring streak to three successive Premier League appearances. The forward had also found the net against Bournemouth and Brentford in Liverpool’s recent league fixtures. Against Brighton, his movement into the six-yard area gave Barcola a direct passing option and turned Liverpool’s strong start into a two-goal lead.

Wirtz also influenced the match despite not receiving an official goal credit. His shot forced Groß’s own goal, while Barcola’s acceleration and assist created the second. Liverpool’s front line delivered the decisive moments without needing a majority of possession.

Liverpool climbed to fourth in the Premier League on 15 points, one point behind Brighton, who had entered the game in third place. The Reds had also beaten Brentford in their previous league outing and Villarreal in the Champions League during the week, giving this result further momentum.

Brighton suffered only their second league defeat of the season. Fabian Hürzeler’s team still created chances and controlled long phases of play, but their finishing and vulnerability during Liverpool’s early attacking spell proved costly.

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Liverpool: Alisson; Ronald Araújo, Jérémy Jacquet, Virgil van Dijk, Miloš Kerkez; Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister; Cody Gakpo, Florian Wirtz, Bradley Barcola; Alexander Isak.

Brighton: Bart Verbruggen; Ferdi Kadıoğlu, Luka Vušković, Lewis Dunk, Olivier Boscagli; Pascal Groß, Chema Andrés, Diego Gómez; Yasin Ayari, Maxim De Cuyper, Charalampos Kostoulas.

Brighton replaced Kadıoğlu early in the match, while Liverpool introduced Nyoni for Wirtz in the second half. The full team sheets and substitutions are reflected in the match records.

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Liverpool beat Brighton 2-0 at Anfield on Sunday, 25 October 2026.

Pascal Groß scored an own goal in the 17th minute, and Alexander Isak scored Liverpool’s second in the 21st minute.

No. Wirtz’s shot took a decisive deflection off Pascal Groß, and the opening goal was officially recorded as a Groß own goal.

Bradley Barcola supplied the pass for Isak’s 21st-minute goal.

Brighton had approximately 64% possession and 17 attempts, but only one shot on target.

Liverpool rose to fourth place with 15 points after the win, according to the post-match league report.

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The Liverpool vs Brighton result was decided by a sharp first-half burst, with Groß’s own goal and Isak’s finish giving the Reds a lead they protected through full-time. Brighton controlled possession but lacked accuracy in front of goal, while Liverpool’s victory lifted them to fourth in the table. For the next Liverpool fixture, match scores and updated standings, follow SportPesa Score.

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