Liverpool Claims First WSL Home Win Over Brighton

Liverpool secured a 2-1 victory against Brighton in the Women's Super League, marking their first home win of the season after 257 days. Olivia Smith opened the scoring with a well-placed shot, but Brighton equalized through Nikita Parris, whose deflected strike found the net. The decisive moment came late in the match when Jorelyn Carabali inadvertently scored an own goal, allowing Liverpool to claim all three points. Manager Matt Beard expressed pride in his team's determination following a challenging start to the season. Brighton's coach, Dario Vidosic, acknowledged his team's lack of discipline and aggression, stating they deserved the loss. This victory moves Liverpool up to sixth in the WSL standings, while Brighton remains in pursuit of a top-four finish.