Liverpool are through to the Carabao Cup quarter-final thanks to an inspired display from Cody Gakpo in a 3-2 win over Brighton and Hove Albion as Arne Slot was rewarded for making wholesale changes.
Following an even first-half, the Reds to broke the deadlock within a minute of the restart as the aforementioned Dutchman netted a stunning curling strike before doubling his tally just after the hour mark after Vítezslav Jaros was called into action to make a superb save from Simon Adingra and Evan Ferguson spurned a decent chance.
However, a lapse in concentration from Jarell Quansah and subsequent mistake from Jaros allowed Simon Adingra to reduce the deficit and Luis Diaz’s goal proved to be the winner as Tariq Lamptey’s deflected effort set up a nervy finish which the visitors came through safely.
Brighton vs Liverpool latest updates
- GOAL! Lamptey renews Brighton hope
- GOAL! Luis Diaz restores two-goal advantage
- GOAL! Adingra reduces the deficit
- GOAL! Gakpo gets his second of the night
- GOAL! Gakpo fires Liverpool into the lead
FULL-TIME Brighton 2-3 Liverpool
21:27 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAn entertaining second half at the Amex Stadium as the Reds reach the Carabao Cup quarter-final.
Brighton 2-3 Liverpool
21:20 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90+1 min: Konate is shown a yellow card just moments after replacing Quansah.
GOAL! Brighton 2-3 Liverpool | Tariq Lamptey 90'
21:18 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90 min: Tariq Lamptey’s deflected effort finds the net and perhaps this tie is not over after all.
GOAL! Brighton 1-3 Liverpool | Luis Diaz 84'
21:13 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne84 min: And just like that it’s 3-1 to Liverpool as Luis Diaz squeezes the ball in at the near post.
Game over?
GOAL! Brighton 1-2 Liverpool | Simon Adingra 81'
21:11 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne81 min: It’s game on as Simon Adingra pounces on some sloppy defending to reduce the deficit.
Grand stand finish on our hands here.
Brighton 0-2 Liverpool
21:04 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne76 min: Luis Diaz is frustrated as his penalty appeal is waved away.
Brighton 0-2 Liverpool
21:03 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne75 min: Almost a first senior goal for Nyoni as he slices an effort wide.
Brighton bring on Welbeck and Mitoma. Last throw of the dice.
Brighton 0-2 Liverpool
20:59 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne71 min: Robertson makes a crucial interception at the back post to prevent a certain goal from Ferguson.
Excellent defensive awareness from the left-back.
Brighton 0-2 Liverpool
20:58 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne70 min: Liverpool leading by two decide to bring on Salah and Nunez.
No hat-trick for Cody Gakpo and he looks rather disappointed.
Van Hecke and Moder replaced by Veltman and Hinshelwood for Brighton.
Brighton 0-2 Liverpool
20:53 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne64 min: Double Liverpool sub as Mac Allister and Nyoni replace Endo and Morton.
GOAL! Brighton 0-2 Liverpool | Cody Gakpo 62'
20:51 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne62 min: No mistake from Gakpo this time!
The Dutchman is too strong for Lamptey and rifles the ball past Steele at the near post. Fine finish.
Brighton 0-1 Liverpool
20:50 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne61 min: What a chance!
Liverpool break from the corner and have a 3vs1 advantage. However, Szoboszlai is denied by Steele.
Brighton 0-1 Liverpool
20:48 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne60 min: Liverpool don’t get out to Gruda quick enough and a deflected effort brings about a corner.
Brighton 0-1 Liverpool
20:43 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne55 min: Liverpool living rather dangerously as Jaros is almost caught out and the resulting corner causes a few problems.
Brighton 0-1 Liverpool
20:40 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne52 min: Brighton turning the screw in search of an equaliser as Gruda curls an effort wide of the post.
Brighton 0-1 Liverpool
20:39 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne50 min: Good response from Brighton as Ferguson blasts the ball over the bar from close range.
Endo goes into the book for a strong challenge on Gruda.
Brighton 0-1 Liverpool
20:38 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne49 min: What a save! Superb goalkeeping from Jaros to deny Adingra an equaliser.
The Liverpool youngster was on the move but showed great reflexes to tip the ball onto the post.
GOAL! Brighton 0-1 Liverpool | Cody Gakpo 46'
20:36 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne46 min: Gakpo stunner!
What a start to the second half as Cody Gakpo breaks the deadlock within minutes of the restart and it’s a stunning strike.
Back underway!
20:32 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneUp and running in the second-half!
One change from the hosts as Estupinan replaces Kadioglu.
First half thoughts
20:22 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneNo goals at the Amex Stadium so far and the two keepers are the reason for that.
Vítezslav Jaros did well to save from Tariq Lamptey whilst Jason Steele has stopped efforts from Andy Robertson and Dominik Szoboszlai.
HT: Brighton 0-0 Liverpool
20:16 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAnd there is the whistle for half-time.
It has been a decent half but with a bit more quality in the final third goals will come.
Brighton 0-0 Liverpool
20:16 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne45 min: Adingra gets it all wrong as a corner is floated to him at the back post. The winger lifts the ball over the bar.
Brighton 0-0 Liverpool
20:14 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne43 min: A couple of minutes before the break and Brighton are taking control, they force a corner but Liverpool deal with it.
Brighton 0-0 Liverpool
20:09 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne38 min: Robertson goes close.
Again Liverpool threaten down the left, Robertson is slipped in and forces a decent save from Steele.
Brighton 0-0 Liverpool
20:08 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne37 min: Offside
Gruda clips the ball to the back post into the path of Adingra but the move is halted as the offside flag is raised.
Brighton 0-0 Liverpool
20:07 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne36 min: Brighton free-kick.
Jones thinks he’s pinched the ball cleanly from Enciso but is penalised and Brighton have a free-kick in a promising position.
Brighton 0-0 Liverpool
20:03 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne32 min: Lovely move from Liverpool.
Slick play down the left from the Reds, Robertson picks out Szoboszlai who is denied by Steele and then Diaz puts the rebound wide.
Brighton 0-0 Liverpool
20:00 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne30 min: Julio Enciso lets fly from range and whilst the strike slightly wrong-foots Jaros, the ball clears the crossbar.
Brighton 0-0 Liverpool
19:58 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne28 min: The Brighton full-back is okay now and the hosts are back to the full compliment of players.
Brighton 0-0 Liverpool
19:57 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne27 min: Injury concern.
Ferdi Kadıoğlu is down and receiving treatment, looks like he will be fine to continue.
Carabao Cup latest score
19:56 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe first goal of the night comes from Villa Park as Eze gives Crystal Palace the lead against Aston Villa.
Brighton 0-0 Liverpool
19:55 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne25 min: Liverpool on top.
The visitors are pushing the hosts back by dominating possession, but no clear cut chances to note.
Brighton 0-0 Liverpool
19:52 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne21 min: Brighton break up Liverpool possession by winning a free-kick as Brajan Gruda is fouled by Szoboszlai.
Brighton 0-0 Liverpool
19:50 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne20 min: Decent start to the game, Brighton have had the best chance so far with Jaros denying Lamptey.
Liverpool carrying a threat, especially with Gakpo down the left.
Brighton 0-0 Liverpool
19:47 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne16 min: Optimistic penalty appeal.
Simon Adingra goes down in the area after tangling with Conor Bradley prompting some Brighton fans to appeal for a penalty.
Never getting one though.
Brighton 0-0 Liverpool
19:43 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne12 min: Chances at both ends!
Jaros does superbly to deny Lamptey from close range. Moments later Gakpo curls an effort wide of the far post.
Brighton 0-0 Liverpool
19:42 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne10 min: Andy Robertson pings a great ball out to Cody Gakpo but the Dutchman is flagged for offside.
Liverpool could get some joy if those runs keep being made as Brighton are playing a very high line.
Brighton 0-0 Liverpool
19:37 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne6 min: Replays show Evan Ferguson catching Dominik Szoboszlai on the ankle. Looked to be a sore one but the Hungarian gets back to his feet immediately.
A reminder there is no VAR tonight.
Brighton 0-0 Liverpool
19:35 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne5 min: Both teams are pressing aggressively, Joe Gomez is almost caught in possession but finds a way out.
Brighton 0-0 Liverpool
19:34 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne3 min: Jason Steele gets away with one. Dallies on the ball and is closed down by Curtis Jones, fortunately for the Brighton keeper, he gets enough on his clearance.
Brighton 0-0 Liverpool
19:32 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne1 min: Liverpool have started with Curtis Jones operating from the left with Tyler Morton in midfield next to Wataru Endo.
KICK-OFF!
19:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWe are underway in this Carabao Cup fourth-round clash.
Here we go!
19:26 , Tashan Deniran-AlleynePlayers walk through the tunnel and out onto the pitch.
Time for the player handshakes and then kick-off.
Arne Slot on Liverpool changes
19:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArne Slot has discussed making eight changes to the Liverpool side from the weekend for tonight’s Carabao Cup tie against Brighton.
"I feel very confident with it because we have so many quality players."
Kick-off fast approaching
19:16 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneJust under 15 minutes to go until kick-off at the Amex Stadium.
It's a much-changed Liverpool XI tonight and this has all the ingredients for a cup classic!
Fabian Hurzeler on Liverpool XI
19:09 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBrighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has delivered his verdict on the Liverpool XI that shows eight changes from the weekend.
"Still strong, they still have huge quality on the pitch.”
Youngsters on the bench
19:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneDepending on the game state, there could be a competitive senior debut for youngster Ranel Young.
Trey Nyoni, who rose to prominence in the FA Cup last season - is also among the substitutes for Liverpool tonight.
The Liverpool dressing room
18:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBehind the scenes at the Amex, as the Liverpool dressing room is prepared ahead of kick-off.
Eight changes
18:42 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArne Slot has opted for heavy rotation tonight, making eight changes to the Liverpool side that started the 2-2 draw against Arsenal at the weekend.
As expected, Joe Gomez, Wataru Endo and Jarell Quansah get a runout and there’s a full senior debut for goalkeeper Vítězslav Jaroš.
Plenty of firepower on the bench for Liverpool too with Mohamed Salah and Darwin Nunez making the trip.
Brighton team news
18:36 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBrighton XI: Steele; Lamptey, van Hecke, Igor, Kadioglu; Wieffer, Moder; Adingra, Enciso, Gruda; Ferguson
Liverpool team news
18:32 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneLiverpool XI: Jaros; Bradley, Gomez, Quansah, Robertson, Morton, Endo, Szoboszlai; Diaz, Gakpo, Jones
Alexis in the building
18:26 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAlexis Mac Allister is back at his old stomping ground tonight, but does he start?
Find out shortly...
Tale of the tape
18:06 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIt has been home comforts for Brighton so far as they’ve recorded wins over Crawley Town and Wolves.
As for Liverpool, entering at round three, it was a convincing win over West Ham United last month.
Carabao Cup draw details
18:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneFollowing the conclusion of Tottenham vs Man City, the draw for the Carabao Cup quarter-final will take place.
If Liverpool progress they’ll be ball number four.
All the details are right here!
Team news imminent...
17:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAll the team news from the Amex Stadium is coming up.
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has already confirmed Jason Steele will start in goal for the hosts, but what - if any changes - does Arne Slot have in store?
Fabian Hurzeler praises Liverpool
17:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAhead of tonight's clash, Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has heaped praise on Liverpool.
"It's a challenge. "I think Liverpool, for sure at the moment, is one of the best teams in the world, but again, it's a game and we are able to beat every team in this league.”
Liverpool arrive
17:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneLiverpool have arrived at the Amex Stadium for tonight’s Carabao Cup fourth round tie.
Tonight's venue 📍 pic.twitter.com/htzbBCWKx1
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) October 30, 2024
Jarell Quansah ready for opportunity
17:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAfter being substituted at half-time against Ipswich Town on the opening weekend of the new Premier League season, Jarell Quansah has featured just once for Liverpool across all competitions.
That was is the last round against West Ham United - where he unfortunately scored an own goal. Nevertheless, the youngster is ready to seize any opportunity given to him by Arne Slot.
“It's all about staying ready and you never know when your opportunity will come. It's just staying ready for anything.”
Tonight's fixtures
17:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneElsewhere in the Carabao Cup tonight, Newcastle United host Chelsea, Arsenal travel to Preston and managerless Manchester United welcome Leicester City to Old Trafford.
Oh, and in arguably the tie of round four, Tottenham host Manchester City.
Coming up tonight! 😍#EFL | #CarabaoCup
— Carabao Cup (@Carabao_Cup) October 30, 2024
Arne Slot discusses Brighton threat
17:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe Reds boss has outlined what makes tonight's opposition so dangerous.
"Very good idea about football for many years already. I like their playing style a lot with their former manager already and with this one as well. And I think what makes the club Brighton, in my opinion, special is that maybe [they do not have] the most money in the league when they buy the players – but they always find the right ones.
"So, there is a lot of quality, although also for them the transfer fees go up a bit but they are not spending £100 million on a player. They always find the right ones. So, many quality players to pick and a very good playing style."
Carabao Cup fourth round results
17:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTwo Carabao Cup fourth-round ties took place last night with Brentford and Southampton overcoming Championship opposition in Sheffield Wednesday and Stoke City respectively.
And it's @BrentfordFC who go through! 🐝#EFL | #CarabaoCup pic.twitter.com/S4kiQqTW63
— Carabao Cup (@Carabao_Cup) October 29, 2024
Standard Sport prediction
17:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneLiverpool aren't exactly clear favourites against a fellow Premier League side - and the bookies appear to agree - but Brighton did let a 2-0 lead slip at the weekend and their defence isn't exactly watertight and the expected absence of Lewis Dunk will be a real concern.
Even with rotation, the Reds should see this one out.
Liverpool to win, 2-1.
Liverpool team news
17:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIt will be interesting to see how much Liverpool boss Arne Slot decides to shake things up tonight.
Jarell Quansah, Wataru Endo and Conor Bradley are among those who could come into the side if changes are made, while Mohamed Salah and captain Virgil van Dijk may be rested.
Brighton team news
17:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneJames Milner misses out on a reunion against his former club along with Joao Pedro and Adam Webster who are also sidelined through injury. Meanwhile, captain Lewis Dunk is likely to sit this one out too after injuring himself in the warm-up at the weekend against Wolves.
However, Jack Hinshelwood could return for Brighton, along with Yankuba Minteh whilst Evan Ferguson is pushing for a start in attack.
How to watch Brighton vs Liverpool
17:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTV channel: In the UK, tonight’s game will be broadcast on Sky Sports+.
Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream via the Sky Go app.
LIVE coverage: Follow all the action right here with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!
Welcome
16:59 , Alex YoungGood evening and welcome to the Standard’s LIVE coverage of the Carabao Cup clash between Brighton and Liverpool.
The Reds face a possible banana skin on the south coast, with Fabian Hurzeler’s side already claiming a scalp or two this season, and Arne Slot will be wary of making too many changes.
These two teams also meet in the Premier League this weekend, making tonight’s clash - which has a place in the quarter-finals on the line - all the more intriguing.
Kick-off is at 7.30pm. Stick with us.
