Kick-off in the Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Liverpool at the American Express Stadium has been delayed by 15 minutes following a road traffic accident in the vicinity of the venue.

The incident has led to significant congestion in the surrounding areas, affecting the timely arrival of supporters heading to the stadium. Authorities and match officials opted to push back the start time to accommodate fans caught in the disruption.

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Liverpool enters the fixture placed fifth in the standings with 49 points from 30 matches. Brighton, meanwhile, sits 12th on the table, nine points adrift of the Merseyside club, having played the same number of games.

Published on Mar 21, 2026

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