BRIGHTON STUN LIVERPOOL BOOST EUROPEAN COMPETITION SLOT

Brighton & Hove Albion secured a thrilling 3–2 comeback victory over Premier League champions Liverpool on Monday, 19 May 2025, at the Amex Stadium. The win keeps Brighton’s hopes of European qualification alive, propelling them to eighth place in the league standings .

Match Summary
9′: Harvey Elliott opened the scoring for Liverpool, converting a cross from Conor Bradley .

32′: Yasin Ayari equalised for Brighton with a well-placed finish.

45+1′: Dominik Szoboszlai restored Liverpool’s lead just before halftime, assisted by Elliott.

69′: Substitute Kaoru Mitoma brought Brighton level again with a composed finish.

85′: Jack Hinshelwood, another substitute, scored the winning goal with his first touch, heading in a cross from Matt O’Riley. The goal was initially ruled out for offside but was awarded after a VAR review .

Key Moments
Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah missed a significant opportunity to extend the lead in the second half, which proved costly as Brighton capitalised on their chances .

This defeat marks Liverpool’s first loss after leading at halftime since 2016, ending a 156-match unbeaten streak in such scenarios .
Implications
Brighton’s victory boosts their aspirations for European competition, though they still depend on other results to secure qualification .

Liverpool, having already clinched the Premier League title, will aim to finish the season on a high note in their final match against Crystal Palace, where they will receive the league trophy