{"id":1433271,"date":"2026-02-14T22:34:06","date_gmt":"2026-02-14T22:34:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=features&p=1433271"},"modified":"2026-02-14T22:34:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-14T22:34:07","slug":"post-match-analysis-liverpool-vs-brighton-14-02-26","status":"publish","type":"features","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/features\/post-match-analysis-liverpool-vs-brighton-14-02-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool vs Brighton stats and analysis: Reds’ directness overcomes Seagulls’ control"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Liverpool overcame a strong Brighton and Hove Albion start to beat them 3-0 at Anfield and advance to the FA Cup fifth round.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It could have been more as well, as Rio Ngumoha looked onside when scoring late on. But despite the goal difference, it was by no means an easy game for the Reds. They saw the Seagulls have no regard for venue or crowd and take control of the match straight from kick-off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, for around 20-30 minutes, it’s fair to say Brighton were considerably better – just not enough to deserve a lead. Fabian Hurzeler’s men lined up in a very organised manner and had promising sequences of all kinds early on.<\/p>\n\n\n

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    Of course, Liverpool’s midfield duo wasn’t the most physically imposing and defensively aware (Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister). But it doesn’t take away how well the visitors started the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Arne Slot had his side often switching back and forth between zonal and man-marking, but Brighton dissecated both versions. They connected their forwards between the lines a number of times within the first 5 minutes, but ultimately failed to turn those dangerous touches into true goalscoring opportunities (just one all night to Liverpool’s two).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    But it was an impressive away performance in the first half, dominating possession (56% to 44%), pressing high up the pitch and recovering the ball quickly. Liverpool went to the break ahead, but definitely not comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How did Liverpool beat Brighton?<\/h2>