Brighton & Hove Albion delivered a thrilling 3–2 victory over Premier League champions Liverpool at the Amex Stadium, bolstering their aspirations for European qualification.

scoring early, with Harvey Elliott netting in the 9th minute after a precise assist from Conor Bradley. Brighton responded in the 32nd minute through Yasin Ayari, who capitalized on a well-executed team play. Just before halftime, Dominik Szoboszlai restored Liverpool's lead with a speculative effort that caught Brighton's goalkeeper off guard.

The second half saw Brighton's substitutes make a significant impact. Kaoru Mitoma, introduced in the 69th minute, promptly leveled the score after reacting swiftly to a rebound. In the 85th minute, Jack Hinshelwood, another substitute, scored the decisive goal with his first touch, following a pass from Matt O'Riley. The goal was initially ruled offside but was awarded after a VAR review.

Liverpool, having secured the league title earlier, fielded a rotated squad, resting key players like Virgil van Dijk and assigning the captain's armband to Mohamed Salah for the first time. Despite these changes, the team couldn't maintain their lead, marking their third consecutive match without a win.

Brighton's victory propels them to eighth place in the league standings, keeping their hopes for European competition alive. Their qualification depends on the outcomes of other teams, notably Chelsea's performance in the Europa Conference League. Brighton will conclude their season with a match against Tottenham Hotspur, while Liverpool will celebrate their title at Anfield against Crystal Palace.