Danny Welbeck struck twice as Brighton secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Liverpool at the Amex, dealing a significant 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 side aimed for consistency after a mixed run of results. Liverpool, in strong form, pushed hard for a Champions League spot.
The Seagulls started with aggression, pressing Liverpool high up the pitch. Their early dominance paid off quickly. In the 14th minute, Danny Welbeck opened the scoring, guiding home an effort after good work from Diego Gómez.
The match grew feisty, with Yankuba Minteh picking up a yellow card in the 25th minute. Despite Brighton's lead, Liverpool found their footing. Milos Kerkez then levelled the score for the Reds in the 30th minute.
The first half concluded with intense physical play. Ibrahima Konate and Brighton's Danny Gomez both received yellow cards in added time. Welbeck also saw yellow just after the restart, setting a tense tone.
Liverpool entered 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 scores level.
Brighton responded sharply after the interval, demonstrating 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 equaliser. Substitutions followed as both managers sought an advantage. Jeremie Frimpong and Alexis Mac Allister were among 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 also received a late yellow card seeking a leveller.
Brighton's victory was underpinned by an expected goals (xG) tally of 2.2 against Liverpool's 1.03. Both sides recorded 5 shots on target, but Brighton managed 15 total shots to Liverpool's 12. Goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen made 4 vital saves.
This impressive 2-1 win sees Brighton climb in the league standings, boosting their European qualification hopes. For Liverpool, the defeat is a significant setback in their pursuit of a top-four finish. They must rebound quickly from this Amex upset.
