Brighton 3-2 Liverpool: Kaoru Mitoma and Jack Hinshelwood came off the bench to earn the Seagulls victory
Mohamed Salah’s miss proved costly as Brighton came from behind to win
Mohamed Salah’s miss proved costly as Brighton came from behind to win (Action Images via Reuters)
Brighton and Hove Albion’s super-subs stunned Premier League champions Liverpool as the Seagulls kept their faint hopes of a European spot alive with a thrilling 3-2 win on Monday night.
Conor Bradley celebrated his new Liverpool contract by setting up Harvey Elliott’s opening goal inside ten minutes, but Brighton responded well and deservedly levelled when Yasin Ayari finished off a fine move.
Liverpool were ahead again moments before half time as Dominik Szoboszlai's cross from the angle snuck over the head of Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen.
After the break, Mohamed Salah missed a glorious chance to equal the record for Premier League goal involvements in a single season as he turned wide from just six yards after being set up by Cody Gakpo.
Kaoru Mitoma came off the bench to equalise again after Alisson had saved from Danny Welbeck, with the winger controlling a rising ball to finish the rebound.
And another substitute, Jack Hinshelwood, also played his part to score the winning goal two minutes after his introduction as Brighton moved up to eighth place in the table.
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Brighton come from behind to beat champions Liverpool in Premier League
86' GOAL! Jack Hinshelwood scores with first touch as Brighton lead (BRI 3-2 LIV)
70 GOAL! Kaoru Mitoma comes off the bench to equalise (BRI 2-2 LIV)
53' MISS! Salah misses great chance to extend Liverpool lead (BRI 1-2 LIV)
45+1 GOAL! Szoboszlai beats Verbruggen from angle (BRI 1-2 LIV)
32' GOAL! Brighton respond well and Ayari levels it up (BRI 1-1 LIV)
9' GOAL! Liverpool opener set up by Bradley as Elliott taps in (BRI 0-1 LIV)
21 minutes ago
FULL TIME! Brighton 3-2 Liverpool
Young Jack Hinshelwood confirms his partner is expecting their first baby together, which explains the 20-year-old’s goal celebration.
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Jamie Braidwood19 May 2025 22:22
22 minutes ago
Brighton’s super-subs stun Liverpool to keep European dream alive
Jack Hinshelwood struck a late winner as Brighton boosted their slender hopes of scraping Conference League qualification with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Premier League champions Liverpool.
Arne Slot's Reds were on course for success at the Amex Stadium following an eye-catching finish from Dominik Szoboszlai after Seagulls midfielder Yasin Ayari cancelled out Harvey Elliott's early opener.
But Mohamed Salah - making his 300th Premier League appearance - missed an open goal to stretch the visitors' lead before Kaoru Mitoma equalised and fellow Albion substitute Hinshelwood pounced five minutes from time.
Brighton’s super-subs stun Liverpool to keep European dream alive
Brighton 3-2 Liverpool: The Seagulls moved into eighth place but need other things to go their way for it to result in European qualification
Jamie Braidwood19 May 2025 22:21
38 minutes ago
Liverpool on the beach?
The champions showed some flashes, but you could tell who wanted to win that match in the last half-hour, when Brighton were far sharper.
Still, Liverpool would have probably won that had Mohamed Salah not missed from four yards out when the Reds led 2-1.
To add to Salah’s frustration, that would have been the chance to equal the record for single-season Premier League goal involvements!
That’s now just one point in three games for Liverpool since they won the Premier League at home to Tottenham.
They will look to finish off on a high note when Anfield celebrates the Premier League title lift at home to Crystal Palace.
(Action Images via Reuters)
(Action Images via Reuters)
Jamie Braidwood19 May 2025 22:05
41 minutes ago
Brighton for Europe?
Brighton retake 8th position in the Premier League and are three points clear of 9th-placed Brentford with just one game to go.
The top-eight will be theirs if they get a point at Tottenham, or as long as they match Brentford’s result at Wolves.
But will eighth be enough for European football? They would still need Chelsea to finish 7th and win the Conference League.
Or, they need Chelsea to finish 6th and win the Conference League and for Newcastle to finish 7th.
Jamie Braidwood19 May 2025 22:02
46 minutes ago
FULL TIME! Brighton 3-2 Liverpool
Brighton have done it! A brilliant way for Brighton to finish their home season, as they come from behind to beat the champions. Fabian Hürzeler’s changes made the difference as Mitoma and Hinshelwood came off the bench to score in the 3-2 win.
Liverpool have now taken one point from the three games they’ve played as champions - but they get to lift the title at home to Crystal Palace on Sunday.
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Jamie Braidwood19 May 2025 21:57
48 minutes ago
Brighton 3-2 Liverpool
90+6 mins: I may be speaking too soon but it does not feel like another equaliser is coming as Liverpool play long to Salah but Webster heads back to Verbruggen.
Jamie Braidwood19 May 2025 21:55
50 minutes ago
Brighton 3-2 Liverpool
90+4 mins: Konate plays a poor pass straight to Mitoma but the winger slashes the shot wide.
Jamie Braidwood19 May 2025 21:53
51 minutes ago
Brighton 3-2 Liverpool
90+2 mins: Liverpool’s fluency has gone. They were on top when they were leading but Brighton’s response has been excellent and they will deserve three points if they hang on.
Jamie Braidwood19 May 2025 21:52
54 minutes ago
Brighton 3-2 Liverpool
90 mins; There will be eight added minutes! Can Liverpool salvage a point?
Jamie Braidwood19 May 2025 21:49
57 minutes ago
GOAL GIVEN! Brighton 3-2 Liverpool (HINSHELWOOD 86')
ONSIDE! That must have been Hinshelwood’s first touch! Brighton lead for the first time!
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Jamie Braidwood19 May 2025 21:46
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