Stats10 interesting facts and figures ahead of Brighton v Liverpool
Enjoy a statistical preview of Liverpool's Premier League clash against Brighton & Hove Albion at the American Express Community Stadium.
In the league, Liverpool have lost three of 27 meetings against the Seagulls and have won 20 of their 36 encounters in all competitions.
The Reds are unbeaten at the Amex Stadium so far, having won five of their last six visits in all competitions; only failing to win in a 1-1 draw in November 2020.
The only goalless draw between the two teams came in a league encounter in September 1961.
Liverpool could keep back-to-back clean sheets at Brighton for the first time in their history.
The Reds need just two goals to record 850 in all competitions under Jürgen Klopp’s management.
Mohamed Salah could play the 300th game of his career for an English club – his first 19 came while wearing the colours of Chelsea.
The Egyptian needs just one goal to become the Reds’ leading scorer against Brighton. He is currently on six, level with Sir Kenny Dalglish.
Should Salah score, he would also become Liverpool’s leading scorer away from home in the Premier League era. He is currently on 55, tied with Michael Owen.
The Reds have won all 11 games this season when they have scored the opening goal of the game.
Referee Darren England will take charge of Liverpool for the first time in the Premier League. The match official was in the middle for last season’s Carabao Cup win at Norwich City.
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