FA Cup 2025/26: Liverpool vs Brighton Preview, Prediction, TV channels & Predicted Lineup

Liverpool (6th) hosts Brighton (11th) in an enticing FA Cup Fourth Round clash. Following their dramatic 2-2 draw with City, the Reds seek cup glory against a dangerous Seagulls side.

Match Facts

A high-profile Fourth Round tie at Anfield; both teams are desperate for a deep cup run to salvage inconsistent league campaigns.

Liverpool remains unbeaten at home in 2026, though they have struggled to keep clean sheets, conceding in their last four domestic outings.

Brighton is looking to avenge their narrow league defeat earlier this season and has a history of upsetting "Big Six" teams in cup competitions.

Liverpool continues to manage without Alexander Isak and Frimpong, while Brighton is missing midfield engine Carlos Baleba due to suspension.

Mohamed Salah has scored four goals in his last three FA Cup appearances at Anfield.

Predicted Lineup

Liverpool (4-3-3): Kelleher; Szoboszlai, Konate, Quansah, Tsimikas; Endo, Mac Allister, Jones; Salah, Ekitike, Gakpo.

Brighton (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Veltman, Van Hecke, Dunk, Estupiñán; Wieffer, Ayari; Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma; Welbeck.

Prediction of AI

Liverpool’s home advantage and superior depth make them the favorites, but Brighton’s tactical flexibility under Fabian Hürzeler often causes problems for the Reds' high line. Expect an open, attacking game with plenty of chances. Liverpool’s individual brilliance in the final third should eventually prove too much for the visitors.

Score Prediction: Liverpool 3 - 1 Brighton.

Kick Off Time?

Competition: FA Cup (Fourth Round)

Kick-off (GMT): 20:00, Saturday 14 February 2026

Stadium, location: Anfield, Liverpool, England

How to Watch in the UK and US?

In the UK: Live on ITV1 and streaming via ITVX.

In the US: Exclusively available to stream on ESPN+.

TV Channel and Live Stream: You can also follow Xscore808 live updates for other countries.