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Premier League Matchweek 16
Liverpool crestLiverpool
2–0
FT
HT 1–0
Brighton crestBrighton
  • H. Ekitike 1′
  • H. Ekitike 60′
    Anfield, Liverpool C. Pawson

    Match report

    Liverpool beat Brighton 2-0 in Premier League Matchweek 16 at Anfield, Liverpool.

    H. Ekitike scored 2 goals.

    Expected goals finished 1.89 to 1.9, so Liverpool won despite creating less.

    Key takeaways

    Brace

    H. Ekitike scored 2 goals.

    Expected goals

    Expected goals finished 1.89 to 1.9, so Liverpool won despite creating less.

    Timeline

    Liverpool above · Brighton below
    • ⚽H. EkitikeAssist: J. Gomez1′
    • ⇄J. GomezM. Salah26′
    • 45+3′Diego Gómez
    • 59′Lewis Dunk
    • ⚽H. EkitikeAssist: M. Salah60′
    • Ibrahima Konaté64′
    • 64′⇄B. GrudaK. Mitoma
    • 64′⇄C. BalebaY. Ayari
    • ⇄F. WirtzA. Robertson78′
    • ⇄H. EkitikeA. Isak78′
    • 82′⇄J. HinshelwoodD. Welbeck
    • 82′⇄G. RutterC. Kostoulas
    • ⇄D. SzoboszlaiF. Chiesa83′
    • 87′⇄D. GomezJ. Milner

    Match stats

    ● Liverpool● Brighton
    Possession 49%
    51%
    Expected goals (xG) 1.89
    1.90
    Shots 18
    14
    Shots on target 4
    1
    Shots inside the box 10
    11
    Corners 2
    2
    Accurate passes 448
    470
    Saves 1
    2
    Fouls 8
    15
    Offsides 2
    0
    Yellow cards 1
    2
    Red cards 0
    0

    Line-ups

    Liverpool4-2-3-1
    25 G. Mamardashvili
    11 M. Salah
    14 F. Chiesa
    26 A. Robertson
    9 A. Isak
    47 C. Ramsay
    73 R. Ngumoha
    92 M. Flores

    Manager: Arne Slot

    Brighton4-2-3-1
    23 J. Steele
    20 J. Milner
    18 D. Welbeck
    34 J. Veltman
    21 O. Boscagli
    22 K. Mitoma
    26 Y. Ayari
    19 C. Kostoulas
    29 M. De Cuyper

    Manager: Fabian Hurzeler

    Top-rated players

    Hugo EkitikéLiverpool · 78′ · 2 goals
    9.0
    Mohamed SalahLiverpool · 64′ · 1 assist · 5 key passes
    8.3
    Ibrahima KonatéLiverpool · 90′
    8.0
    Virgil van DijkLiverpool · 90′
    7.6
    Ryan GravenberchLiverpool · 90′ · 2 key passes
    7.5
    Curtis JonesLiverpool · 90′
    7.5

    Questions & answers

    What was the score in Liverpool vs Brighton?

    Liverpool 2-0 Brighton (half-time 1-0).

    Where is Liverpool vs Brighton played?

    The match is played at Anfield, Liverpool.

    Who is the referee for Liverpool vs Brighton?

    The appointed referee is C. Pawson.

    What is the head-to-head record between Liverpool and Brighton?

    In their last 9 meetings: Liverpool 4 wins, Brighton 4 wins, 1 draws.