Brighton vs Wolves – Match preview and team news
Brighton vs Wolves – Match preview and team news Brighton and Hove Albion host already-relegated Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday with their sights set on European qualification. The Seagulls sit eighth in the table after a brief dip in form at St James’ Park. Fabian Hurzeler’s side currently trail sixth place by just two points with three matches remaining.
A victory at the American Express Stadium would push them closer to a second-ever European campaign. The hosts are unbeaten in their last eight league meetings against the Old Gold. Meanwhile, Wolves arrive on the South Coast attempting to avoid a historic unwanted record.
Rob Edwards’ men will become only the second side to lose against every opponent if they fall here. They are currently enduring a painful winless run of nineteen away matches. They have averaged just 0.
41 goals per game on the road this season. That said, Brighton have only won five of their last sixteen games against relegation-threatened sides. Brighton vs Wolves – Match preview and team news Competition: Premier League Date: Saturday, 9 May 2026 Kick-off: 15:00 BST Venue: American Express Stadium Referee: John Brooks VAR: Neil Davies Last Meeting: Wolves 1–1 Brighton, 5 Oct 2025, Premier League Team news Brighton Fabian Hurzeler will assess Mats Wieffer’s ankle injury ahead of the weekend clash.
Diego Gomez is also being monitored to ensure his long-term health is not risked. However, James Milner and Solly March are back in training and provide vital options. Captain Lewis Dunk has trained fully for a week and could return to the starting line-up.