Liverpool host Brighton at Anfield in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Saturday evening.
Arne Slot has outlined the importance of the FA Cup this season, amid the club’s disappointing defence of the Premier League title.
Brighton, who have reached at least the quarter-finals four times in the last eight seasons, have their sights set on a first-ever major trophy.
Liverpool vs Brighton – Match preview and team news
- Date: Saturday, 14 February 2026
- Kick-off: 20:00 GMT
- Venue: Anfield, London.
Team News
Liverpool
Wataru Endo has added to Liverpool’s injury issues after the Japan midfielder was stretchered off at Sunderland. Endo was deputising at right-back, with Conor Bradley and Jeremie Frimpong sidelined. His absence depletes defensive depth further, though Joe Gomez did make his return in midweek. Dominik Szoboszlai is also back from suspension. Elswhere, Alexander Isak and Giovanni Leoni remain longer-term absentees.
Brighton
Yasin Ayari has joined an extensive list of absentees for Brighton with a shoulder issue. The influential midfielder is part of a treatment room that also includes Stefanos Tzimas, Adam Webster, Solly March, all of whom are out with knee injuries.
Form
Liverpool
Liverpool remain inconsistent this season but a hard-fought 1-0 win at Sunderland in midweek improved their Champions League hopes. Arne Slot’s side have won three of their last four in all competitions, including heavy wins over Qarabag and Newcastle at Anfield. In the FA Cup, the Reds eased past Barnsley 4-1 in round three.
Brighton
Brighton are enduring a poor period and are winless in five games. The Seagulls lost narrowly to Aston Villa in midweek to continue their difficult spells. Brighton’s last win came in this competition, when Fabian Hurzeler’s side beat Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Predicted Lineups
Liverpool: Mamardashvili; Gomez, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Jones, Szoboszlai; Salah, Gakpo; Chiesa.
Brighton: Steele; Veltman, Dunk, Boscagli, De Cuyper; Milner, Gross, Baleba; Minteh, Mitoma; Welbeck.
How to watch Liverpool vs Brighton
The match will be broadcast on Saturday on TNT Sports 1 in the UK.
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