Brighton 2-3 Liverpool: Holders advance in League Cup

Cody Gakpo scored twice and Liverpool withstood a furious late Brighton rally to keep their League Cup title defense alive with a 3-2 win at the Amex Stadium on Wednesday.

Luis Diaz also scored for the Reds, who advance the quarterfinals with the win.

Liverpool led 2-0 when Simon Adingra struck in the 81st minute. Diaz answered four minutes later but Tariq Lamptey struck in the 90th to set-up a fantastic finish.

The Reds won in 2024 under Jurgen Klopp, the German’s second League Cup title for the Anfield set, but are now led by Arne Slot as the Dutchman pursues Liverpool’s 11th and his first crown as Merseyside hero.

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How to watch Brighton vs Liverpool live, stream link and start time

Kick off time: 3pm ET Wednesday
Venue: The Amex Stadium
TV Channel: Paramount+

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Brighton vs Liverpool live updates, final score: 2-3

Cody Gakpo 46′, 63′, Simon Adingra 81′, Luis Diaz 85′, Tariq Lamptey 90′

Goal fest! Adingra, Diaz, Lamptey — Brighton 2-3 Liverpool

Insert Jim Halpert “What is going on?” meme, as Brighton and Liverpool have scored three goals within nine minutes to set up a grandstand finish.

Cody Gakpo goal — Brighton 0-2 Liverpool (63rd minute)

Cody Gakpo goal — Brighton 0-1 Liverpool (46th minute)

It’s a fine finish from Gakpo off a nice feed from Tyler Morton.

Halftime — Brighton 0-0 Liverpool

Liverpool’s had 59% possession and some big chances, at least two were massive. The first 45 minutes’ xG is 0.55-0.19 to the visitors.

Both Brighton have taken just as many shots (4).

Liverpool chance gone

The Reds are playing well, and a 1-2 between Andy Robertson and Dominik Szoboszlai sees the Hungarian’s shot saved by Steele.

0-0, 39′.

Seagulls get first shot

Liverpool had the better of the early play as Brighton looked nervy at the back, but it’s the Seagulls who first bring the danger to the opponent’s doorstep.

Simon Adingra cues up a chance for Tariq Lamptey, whose shot is saved by Vitezslav Jaros.

Scoreless after 15 minutes.

Brighton lineup

Steele, Lamptey, Igor, Van Hecke, Kadioglu, Wieffer, Moder, Gruda, Enciso, Adingra, Ferguson

Liverpool lineup

Jaros, Robertson, Gomez, Quansah, Bradley, Endo, Szoboszlai, Jones, Diaz, Morton, Gakpo

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Brighton focus, team news

OUT: Joao Pedro (ankle), Matthew O’Riley (ankle), James Milner (thigh), Adam Webster (hamstring), Solly March (knee) | QUESTIONABLE: Yankuba Minteh (muscular), Lewis Dunk (muscular), Jack Hinshelwood (muscular)

Liverpool focus, team news

OUT: Harvey Elliott (foot), Alisson Becker (thigh) | QUESTIONABLE: Diogo Jota (chest), Federico Chiesa (other), Conor Bradley (undisclosed)

Brighton vs Liverpool prediction

Two sides who like to attack while keeping control of the ball are also looking to get back in the win column. They also may flex their depth a bit in hopes of keeping some cards close to the vest ahead of Saturday’s rematch at Anfield in Premier League play. This all favors Liverpool. Brighton 1-2 Liverpool.