In another key match of the fourth round of the 2025/26 FA Cup, Liverpool, playing at Anfield, defeated Brighton 3-0 thanks to goals from Jones, Szoboszlai and Salah.

Ten minutes into the match, Brighton launched an attack. Kadioglu received the ball and unleashed a long-range shot from the edge of the penalty area, but the ball was saved by Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson. Shortly after, Liverpool striker Salah received a pass and shot from inside the penalty area, but his effort was also blocked.

In the 15th minute, Wirtz was brought down by Brighton defender Dunk while attempting a breakthrough, and the referee showed Dunk a yellow card. Liverpool then won a free kick, which Salah took directly, but the ball went wide of the post. In the 23rd minute, Szoboszlai passed the ball diagonally, and Gakpo received it and shot, but the ball was cleared.

In the 35th minute, Szoboszlai took a free kick, and Gakpo headed the ball into the net from inside the penalty area, but the goal was disallowed due to offside. In the 38th minute, Kelkaz Milos received a pass from McAllister and attempted a chip shot from inside the penalty area, but the ball was saved by Brighton goalkeeper Jason Steele.

In the 42nd minute, Kelkazy Milos chipped a pass from the left wing into the box, where Jones slotted home to give Liverpool a 1-0 lead. In the 45th minute, Harry Howell took a corner, and Hinschelwood headed the ball over the post.

In the first half stoppage time, Dunk made a diagonal pass, Diego Gomez received the ball and took a low shot, but it was saved by Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson.

In the 54th minute of the second half, Brighton launched a counter-attack from a free kick. Dunk headed the ball towards goal, but it was saved by Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson. In the 56th minute, Salah passed the ball into the penalty area, and Szoboszlai volleyed it into the net, giving Liverpool a 2-0 lead over Brighton.

In the 67th minute, Salah was brought down by Pascal Gross while dribbling forward, and the referee awarded Liverpool a penalty. Salah then converted the penalty, extending Liverpool's lead to 3-0. In the 74th minute, Kadioglu received a pass back from his teammate and took a long-range shot from the edge of the penalty area, but the ball went over the goal.

In the 80th minute, Gakpo made a diagonal pass, and Ngumoha received the ball and curled a shot into the net, but the referee ruled it offside, so the goal was disallowed.

Liverpool ultimately defeated Brighton 3-0 at home, advancing to the round of 16.

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