FA Cup LIVE! Szoboszlai finishes off brilliant lead to double Liverpool's lead over Brighton

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I cannot access the specific Sky Sports link you provided, as my search results do not include content from that URL. However, based on the available search results from other sources covering the same Liverpool vs Brighton FA Cup match on February 14, 2026, I can provide you with information about the game: **Liverpool vs Brighton FA Cup Fourth Round** Liverpool hosted Brighton in the FA Cup fourth round at Anfield, with the Reds looking to advance in the domestic competition. This match was crucial for Liverpool, as their Premier League title defense was effectively over, leaving the FA Cup and Champions League as their primary opportunities for silverware this season. Liverpool dominated the first half and took the lead through **Cody Jones**, who tapped home the opener after Liverpool's dominant display. The Reds extended their advantage to 2-0 when **Dominik Szoboszlai** capped off a wonderful team goal, demonstrating Liverpool's superior control of the match. Brighton, meanwhile, arrived at Anfield struggling for results, with manager Fabian Hurzeler facing increased scrutiny. The Seagulls were boosted by the return of Mats Wieffer from a toe injury but remained without several key players including Stefanos Tzimas, Adam Webster, Solly March, and Yasin Ayari. Despite their injuries and poor form, Brighton had shown they were capable of pulling off upsets, having knocked out Manchester United at Old Trafford in the third round. Liverpool came into the match following an impressive 1-0 away victory against Sunderland, where Virgil van Dijk scored a crucial header to end the Black Cats' unbeaten home record. The Reds' form had been inconsistent in the league, but their FA Cup performance against Brighton showed their quality in the domestic cup competition.