NEWS · 26 Oct 2026
Liverpool clinch first Anfield league win, edge into top four
Liverpool secured their first league victory at Anfield with a 2-0 win over Brighton. An own goal by Pascal Gross gave the Reds an early advantage, followed by Alexander Isak's strike. The result places Liverpool inside the Premier League's top four.
In a match that saw Liverpool finally break a long-standing Anfield league drought, the Reds defeated Brighton 2-0 at the home of the Merseyside club. The game opened with an own goal from Pascal Gross, giving Liverpool an immediate lead.
Shortly after, Alexander Isak added a second, sealing the win for Liverpool. The two goals were enough to secure the victory and lift the team out of the bottom half of the table.
The result is significant for Liverpool as it marks their first league win at Anfield in years, a milestone that has been eagerly awaited by the club’s supporters.
Beyond the immediate celebration, the win moves Liverpool into the Premier League's top four, a position that can influence the club’s prospects for European qualification next season.
With the win behind them, Liverpool will look to maintain momentum as they prepare for their upcoming fixtures, aiming to build on the positive start to the campaign.