Liverpool vs Brighton fixture rescheduled: New date, time and TV channel confirmed

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Anfield’s autumn fixture list has taken on a slightly different shape, with Liverpool’s Premier League clash against Brighton & Hove Albion pushed back 24 hours to accommodate the Seagulls’ continental commitments. Why the Date Had to Change The rescheduling has been forced entirely by Brighton’s successful qualification into the league phase of the UEFA Conference League.

With Fabian Hürzeler’s side navigating the physical toll of Thursday night European football throughout the autumn, Premier League broadcast guidelines and fixture protection protocols require a shift to Sunday to ensure the South Coast club is given an adequate recovery window before heading to one of the league’s most daunting away grounds. Our @premierleague game at home to Brighton & Hove Albion in October has been rescheduled ?? pic.twitter.com/VrXHjW8ARB — Liverpool FC (@LFC) September 1, 2026 Live TV Coverage and What Comes Next For those unable to grab a ticket inside the ground, the fixture retains its prime-time billing.

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