Liverpool host Brighton at Anfield in the eighth round of the Premier League, a clash between a team looking to regain their domestic form and a visitor enjoying their best start. Liverpool sit fifth with 12 points from 7 matches (9 goals scored, 8 conceded), while Brighton are third with 16 points (23 goals scored, 5 conceded). Liverpool’s recent results: a 4-3 win over Villarreal in the Champions League, then a 2-1 win over Brentford in the league, and a 0-3 home defeat to Manchester City in the league. Brighton’s latest results: a 0-0 draw with Yabolonets in the Europa Conference League away, and a 5-0 win over Crystal Palace in the league at home.
When is the Liverpool vs Brighton match?
The match will be played on Sunday 25 October 2026 at Liverpool’s stadium. Time in Morocco: 15:00, in Saudi Arabia: 17:00, in Egypt: 17:00, in Algeria: 15:00.
Key absences
Liverpool absences:
- Conor Bradley — injured (knee injury)
- Giovanni Leoni — injured (ACL injury)
- Hugo Ekitike — injured (Achilles tendon injury)
- J. Frimpong — injured (hamstring injury)
Brighton absences:
- Evan Ferguson — injured (ankle injury)
- Femi Azeez — injured (muscle injury)
- Kaoru Mitoma — injured (hamstring injury)
- Mats Wieffer — injured (knee injury)
- Stefanos Tzimas — injured (ACL injury)
- Yankuba Minteh — injured (leg injury)
- Zadok Yohanna — injured (contusion injury)
The absence of Ferguson and Mitoma reduces Brighton’s attacking options, but the team has shown squad depth in recent matches.
What channels are broadcasting the Liverpool vs Brighton match?
In the Middle East and North Africa (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, the Gulf), the match will be shown on beIN SPORTS 2. In Germany and Croatia, it will be broadcast on Arena Sport 1. Note that the channel may vary depending on the package and country, so it is advisable to check local broadcast schedules.
Team line-ups
Liverpool’s expected line-up
Expected formation: 4-3-3, based on the last official starting line-up in Liverpool’s match against Villarreal — 20 October 2026, and may change.
- Goalkeeper: Alisson
- Defence: Ronald Araújo, V. van Dijk (captain), Jérémy Jacquet, Kostas Tsimikas
- Midfield: R. Gravenberch, T. Nyoni, A. Mac Allister, C. Gakpo
- Attack: Luis Comas, R. Ngumoha
The absences force adjustments in defence and midfield, but the listed line-up reflects the latest official selections.
Brighton’s expected line-up
Expected formation: 4-3-3, based on the last official starting line-up in the match between Yabolonets and Brighton — 22 October 2026, and may change.
- Goalkeeper: Bart Verbruggen
- Defence: Costinha, Michael Svoboda, A. Boscagli, J. Hajjam
- Midfield: Malick Yalcouyé, J. Hinshelwood, P. Gross (captain), Ibrahim Osman, J. Rutter, M. O’Riley
The absence of Ferguson and Mitoma opens the door for young players in the forward line, while maintaining the same tactical structure.
The match is of great importance to both teams: Liverpool want to close the gap on the top positions, while Brighton aim to maintain their third place. Will Liverpool succeed in exploiting home advantage and the crowd, or will Brighton continue their surprises?
