Match summary

Brighton & Hove Albion - Liverpool FC: 2-1 Danny Welbeck fired Brighton in front with a 14th-minute header from Diego Gomez's delivery, before Liverpool responded through Milos Kerkez on 30 minutes. The Seagulls went back ahead early in the second half as Welbeck struck again at 56', set up by Jack Hinshelwood, with a brief VAR check confirming the goal. Liverpool edged possession and won more corners, but Brighton's 16 shots and Welbeck's clinical brace sealed a lively home win.

Man of the match

Key player: Danny Welbeck (Brighton & Hove Albion): he struck twice, putting Brighton ahead early with a headed finish (14') and then restoring the lead with the match-winning goal (56'). With the game level at 1-1, his second strike became the decisive turning point that separated the sides. Those two direct scoring actions accounted for Brighton's entire 2-1 victory.

Conclusion

Brighton made their moments count, and Welbeck's two goals were the difference in an intense contest that kept Liverpool at arm's length despite their late pressure.