Liverpool beaten by Brighton, miss chance to enter top four | OneFootball

Liverpool was defeated by Brighton on Saturday morning, 2-1, in a match for the 31st round of the English Championship. Danny Welbeck scored both goals for the home team at the American Express Community Stadium, while Kerkez scored for the team led by Arne Slot.

Standings Situation

With the result, Liverpool misses the chance to enter the top four of the competition and remains in fifth place in the tournament, with 49 points. Meanwhile, Brighton climbs to eighth position with 43 points.

📋 Match Summary

🔵 BRIGHTON 2 x 1 LIVERPOOL 🔴

🏆 Competition: English Championship 🏟️ Venue: American Express Community Stadium 📅 Date: March 21, 2026 (Saturday) ⏰ Time: 9:30 AM (Brasília time)

Goals

Match Overview

Liverpool had a good chance at 10 minutes into the game when Szoboszlai received the ball in the area and shot firmly, but over the goal. At 14 minutes, Kadioglu controlled on the left and crossed to the far post for Diego Gómez to head into the middle of the area, and Welbeck finished into the net, putting Brighton ahead. Eight minutes later, Mac Allister received a high ball at the penalty spot and headed towards the goal, but Verbruggen saved.

At 30 minutes, Liverpool managed to equalize. Mamardashvili kicked the ball long, and defender Dunk tried to head it back to the goalkeeper, but Kerkez intercepted the pass and finished to lob Verbruggen, leveling the score. In the end, at 49 minutes, Wirtz had another chance with a shot from the right side of the area, but the Dutch goalkeeper secured the ball.

In the second half, at seven minutes, Kadioglu took a long shot, and Mamardashvili had to stretch to make the save. Shortly after, four minutes later, Minteh carried the ball on the left and crossed precisely for Welbeck to finish into the net once more, putting Brighton ahead again.

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