Liverpool 2-0 Brighton: Isak strikes again as Iraola finally gets his first home league win
Two goals in four minutes — a Pascal Groß own goal and Alexander Isak's sixth of the season — ended Liverpool's wait for a home league win under Andoni Iraola. Brighton had 64% of the ball but only one shot on target. Florian Wirtz went off with an ankle problem.
Anfield finally had something to celebrate. Liverpool beat Brighton 2-0, Andoni Iraola's first Premier League home win as Liverpool coach, after five league games at Anfield without a victory.
The goals
| Minute | Event |
|---|---|
| 7' | Brighton's Ferdi Kadıoğlu goes off with a hip injury |
| 14' | Yasin Ayari blazes over from close range |
| 17' | 1-0 — Florian Wirtz's shot is deflected in by Pascal Groß (own goal) |
| 21' | 2-0 — Alexander Isak finishes Bradley Barcola's cut-back |
| 36' | Ayari hits the post |
| 64' | Wirtz is replaced by Trey Nyoni after hurting his ankle |
The numbers
- Brighton had 64% possession but only one shot on target.
- Isak now has six Premier League goals and has scored in three league games in a row.
- Liverpool have won four games in a row in all competitions.
- It was Brighton's second league defeat of the season and their first since August.
What they said
"We needed this win at home to celebrate with supporters," Iraola said. "Fourth win in a row — this obviously feels good."
Brighton coach Fabian Hürzeler called it "a missed opportunity" and was frustrated by the goals: "In the end we made two easy mistakes to give them presents to score goals."
Wirtz injury update
Wirtz twisted his ankle in a 50-50 challenge. "I don't know if it's even an injury," Iraola said. "He wasn't feeling 100%." Wirtz himself said he expected the knock to be fine. Liverpool host Chelsea in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday and Arsenal on Sunday 1 November.
The table
Liverpool move up to 4th on 15 points, one behind third-placed Brighton (16) and above Chelsea. Manchester City and Arsenal lead on 21 — see our title race comparison and the Premier League table.
Our pre-match preview has the background.
FAQ
What was the score in Liverpool vs Brighton? Liverpool won 2-0 at Anfield on 25 October 2026: a Pascal Groß own goal and an Alexander Isak goal.
Is Florian Wirtz injured? He went off with an ankle problem. Iraola said he was "not feeling 100%" but was unsure it was a real injury.
When do Liverpool play Arsenal? Sunday 1 November 2026, at Anfield.
