Liverpool Host High-Flying Brighton in Premier League After Villarreal Comeback

Liverpool welcome Brighton & Hove Albion to Anfield on Sunday, 25th October 2026, with both sides looking to continue their recent winning form in the Premier League.

Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool return to domestic action following a dramatic 4-3 victory over Villarreal in the Champions League on Tuesday evening, while Fabian Hürzeler’s Brighton arrive on Merseyside having established themselves among the Premier League’s early frontrunners.

The Seagulls have won their last four league matches without conceding a goal, including an emphatic 5-0 victory over Crystal Palace last weekend. Liverpool, meanwhile, are beginning to build momentum following a difficult start to the campaign, with Alexander Isak finding his goalscoring form.

With both clubs targeting European qualification this season, Sunday’s meeting represents an important early test for two sides approaching the fixture in contrasting league form.

Liverpool Looking to Build on Champions League Comeback

Liverpool head into Sunday’s fixture having won three consecutive matches across all competitions, including a 2-1 Premier League victory away to Brentford and their remarkable Champions League comeback against Villarreal.

The Reds found themselves 2-0 down inside half an hour against the Spanish side before two goals from Alexis Mac Allister, alongside strikes from Ronald Araújo and Florian Wirtz, completed the turnaround at Anfield. Young winger Rio Ngumoha also impressed, providing two assists in an influential attacking performance.

There have still been concerns about Liverpool’s defensive performances, particularly following their 3-0 home defeat to Manchester City earlier this month. However, Iraola’s side responded with victory over Brentford, where Alexander Isak scored the winner after Victor Muñoz had drawn Liverpool level.

Isak has now scored five Premier League goals this season, while Wirtz has created a league-leading 20 chances. Both will be central to Liverpool’s hopes of breaking down one of the competition’s most in-form defences.

Brighton Flying High After Four Consecutive League Wins

Brighton travel to Anfield enjoying an outstanding start to the 2026/27 campaign, with Hürzeler’s side sitting third in the Premier League heading into the weekend.

Their recent performances have been particularly impressive, with victories over Arsenal, Sunderland and Crystal Palace forming part of a four-match league winning run. Brighton have scored 15 goals across those four matches without conceding, demonstrating their effectiveness at both ends of the pitch.

Their latest league victory was arguably their most convincing, as they defeated Crystal Palace 5-0 at the Amex Stadium. Diego Gómez scored a remarkable effort from near the halfway line, while Yasin Ayari, Charalampos Kostoulas and Jack Hinshelwood also found the net, alongside an own goal.

The Seagulls were held to a goalless draw by FK Jablonec in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday, but their domestic form makes them a serious challenge for Liverpool.

Brighton’s aggressive pressing has been particularly effective this season. They lead the Premier League for high turnovers, having recorded 80, and their ability to recover possession in advanced areas could put Liverpool’s defence under considerable pressure.

Liverpool vs Brighton: Recent Head-to-Head Record

Liverpool have historically enjoyed the better of this fixture, winning 25 of the 46 competitive meetings between the clubs, compared with nine Brighton victories and 12 draws.

However, Brighton have enjoyed some notable recent results against the Reds, including a 2-1 victory at the Amex Stadium in March 2026.

Date	Fixture	Result
21 March 2026	Brighton vs Liverpool	2-1
14 February 2026	Liverpool vs Brighton (FA Cup)	3-0
13 December 2025	Liverpool vs Brighton	2-0
19 May 2025	Brighton vs Liverpool	3-2
2 November 2024	Liverpool vs Brighton	2-1

Liverpool have won their last three home meetings with Brighton across all competitions, including both encounters at Anfield last season.

Key Players to Watch at Anfield

Alexander Isak is likely to be one of Liverpool’s biggest attacking threats on Sunday. The Swedish international has scored five league goals this season and will be looking to add to that tally against a Brighton defence that has kept four consecutive Premier League clean sheets.

Florian Wirtz is another player Brighton will need to contain. The German midfielder scored against Villarreal in midweek and has been Liverpool’s leading creative influence in the league. Alexis Mac Allister, meanwhile, faces his former club following his two-goal performance in Europe.

For Brighton, Diego Gómez has been a standout performer, with his spectacular goal against Crystal Palace underlining his confidence. Kostoulas has also impressed in attack, scoring three Premier League goals, while the experience of Pascal Groß and Lewis Dunk remains important to Hürzeler’s side.

Can Liverpool End Brighton’s Winning Run?

One of the most interesting aspects of Sunday’s fixture will be the battle between Liverpool’s attacking players and Brighton’s high defensive line.

Iraola will look to use the pace and movement of Isak and Liverpool’s wide players to exploit space behind Brighton’s defence. However, the visitors’ pressing approach could also expose Liverpool’s defensive vulnerabilities, which were apparent during their midweek victory over Villarreal.

Brighton’s recent defensive record suggests Liverpool will need to be particularly effective in possession, while the Seagulls will be targeting a fifth consecutive league victory.

With both teams arriving in strong attacking form, Sunday’s match at Anfield is an important opportunity for Liverpool to close the gap on the Premier League’s leading clubs and for Brighton to strengthen their position near the top of the table.

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