Brighton Shocks Liverpool with 3-2 Comeback Victory

Falmer, England — Brighton and Hove Albion came from behind to defeat Liverpool 3-2 at Falmer Stadium on May 19, 2025. The match marked the third consecutive game without a win for the newly-crowned Premier League champions.

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Harvey Elliott and Dominik Szoboszlai gave Liverpool a 2-1 lead, but Brighton’s tenacity led to goals from Kaoru Mitoma and Jack Hinshelwood, securing the home team’s that resulted in Liverpool losing their momentum after their title victory.

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Brighton started strong, with Yasin Ayari leveling the score after Elliott opened the scoring for Liverpool early in the match. Szoboszlai regained the lead for Liverpool before halftime, but Brighton responded with vigor in the second half.

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“It was a tough game, and we fought back effectively,” said Brighton coach Arne Slot after the match. “Our substitutions provided the spark we needed.” Slot’s tactical changes included an impactful entrance from Mitoma, who equalized just four minutes after coming on.

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The first goal for Liverpool came in the ninth minute. A flowing move began with Dominik Szoboszlai’s long pass to Mohamed Salah, who set up Conor Bradley for a cutback to Elliott, who netted the opener. Bradley almost added another but couldn’t convert a good chance.

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Brighton leveled in the 29th minute when Ayari tucked a pass from Brajan Gruda into the net. Szoboszlai restored Liverpool’s lead just before halftime, unleashing a beautifully placed shot that surprised the Brighton goalkeeper.

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Despite their lead, Liverpool couldn’t maintain their advantage. Mitoma scored the equalizer in the 69th minute with a follow-up to a save made by Alisson. The home crowd erupted as Brighton took control of the match.

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Hinshelwood sealed the victory for Brighton in the 85th minute after connecting with Matt O’Riley’s low cross. “It was a thrilling match, and we really wanted to make our fans proud,” Hinshelwood commented.

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This defeat leaves Liverpool with 86 points with one remaining match of the season. With Brighton’s faithful supporters behind them, the Seagulls showcased their resilience, highlighting the unpredictable nature of football.