Brighton vs Wolves Preview: Premier League Clash on May 9, 2026
Brighton host Wolves at the Amex Stadium on 9 May 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 36. Brighton arrive in 8th place on 50 points with a goal difference of 7, while bottom‑placed Wolves sit 20th with 18 points and a goal difference of -38.
Brighton Availability
Brighton face several midfield and attacking concerns.
- D. Gomez (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- S. Tzimas (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- A. Webster (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- S. March (Muscle Injury) is doubtful.
- J. Milner (Injury) is doubtful.
- M. Wieffer (Injury) is doubtful.
Top scorer D. Welbeck, who has 13 league goals and 1 assist from 34 appearances, is fully available and will be central to Brighton’s attacking plans.
Wolves Availability
Wolves also have key absences, particularly in goal.
- L. Chiwome (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- E. Gonzalez (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- S. Johnstone (Knock) is sidelined.
- L. Krejci (Neck Injury) is doubtful.
- J. Sa (Ankle Injury) is doubtful.
With both senior goalkeepers affected (Johnstone sidelined and Sa doubtful), Wolves’ defensive stability could be severely tested.
Impact Summary
Brighton’s main attacking output remains intact through D. Welbeck, preserving their cutting edge despite depth issues. Wolves, already struggling with just 25 goals scored and 63 conceded in 35 matches, risk further decline if their goalkeeping doubts are not resolved before kickoff.
