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Brighton vs Wolves â Match preview and team news
TL;DR
Brighton hosts Wolves on Saturday, aiming for European qualification. Wolves, already relegated, seek to avoid a historic loss record with a painful winless streak of nineteen away matches.
Key points
- Brighton aims for European qualification.
- Wolves are already relegated.
- Brighton is eighth in the league table.
- Wolves have a winless run of nineteen away matches.
- Brighton is unbeaten in their last eight matches against Wolves.
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Brighton vs Wolves â 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 Jamesâ Park. Fabian Hurzelerâs 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 Edwardsâ 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 â 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 1â1 Brighton, 5 Oct 2025, Premier League
Team news
Brighton
Fabian Hurzeler will assess Mats Wiefferâs ankle injury ahead of the weekend clash. is also being monitored to ensure his long-term health is not risked. However, and are back in training and provide vital options. Captain has trained fully for a week and could return to the starting line-up. His presence adds experience to a side that missed his leadership at Newcastle.
Q&A
What are the current standings of Brighton and Wolves in the league?
Brighton is eighth in the table, while Wolves are already relegated.
How many matches are left for Brighton to qualify for Europe?
Brighton has three matches remaining to secure European qualification.
What is Wolves' current away match record?
Wolves are on a winless run of nineteen away matches this season.
When was the last time Brighton lost to Wolves?
Brighton is unbeaten in their last eight league meetings against Wolves.
