Anfield Victory vs Liverpool (2018)
Groß's late penalty secures historic Brighton win at Anfield
Brighton & Hove Albion produced a memorable performance at Anfield on 25 August 2018, securing a historic 1–0 Premier League victory over Liverpool.
Quick Facts
- Venue
- Anfield, Liverpool
- Competition
- Premier League
- Final score
- Brighton & Hove Albion 1 - 0 Liverpool
- Key scorer
- Pascal Groß (penalty, 90+4')
- Manager
- Chris Hughton
Lore & Background
Brighton's first-ever Premier League win at Anfield came courtesy of a dramatic stoppage-time penalty converted by Pascal Groß, after a handball by Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk. The victory was a landmark moment for the Seagulls, showcasing their resilience and tactical discipline under Chris Hughton.
Reader's Guide
The match was a Premier League fixture, not against a youth team, and the score was Liverpool 5–1 Arsenal. Maitland-Niles scored Arsenal's only goal.
Did You Know?
- This was Brighton's first Premier League win at Anfield, ending a run of 10 previous visits without a victory in all competitions.
- Pascal Groß's penalty was awarded after a VAR review for handball, one of the first high-profile uses of the technology in the Premier League.
- Brighton goalkeeper Mathew Ryan made several crucial saves to keep the score level before the late winner.
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