Bart Verbruggen relieves the pressure with a clearance
Round 36 ·
BW Game Hub Malta: Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
HT: 2–0
Updated:
Match Summary
Winner Brighton & Hove AlbionFull Time
3 – 0
Half Time
2 – 0
Full Time
3 – 0
Goal Scorers
- 1' Jack Hinshelwood H
- 5' Lewis Dunk H
- 86' Yankuba Minteh H
Match Events
Key Statistics
Head to Head
Last 10 meetingsRecent Form
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Statistics
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
Brighton & Hove Albion
4-2-3-1 · Fabian Hurzeler
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Wolverhampton Wanderers
3-4-2-1 · Rob Edwards
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers Match Report, Result and Tactical Analysis
This result reset expectations for Brighton & Hove Albion and sent a clear message to the rest of the Premier League: at The American Express Community Stadium, they produced a controlled 3-0 win that looked like a statement from the first minute. For supporters in Malta following the league closely, it was the kind of performance that suggested Brighton could carry real momentum into the next rounds.
The contest was effectively settled early. Jack Hinshelwood scored in the 1st minute after a well-timed assist from Maxim De Cuyper, and Lewis Dunk added a second in the 5th minute, again with De Cuyper involved. That fast start gave Fabian Hurzeler’s side immediate control, and from there Brighton managed the game-state transitions with maturity, keeping their shape in a 4-2-3-1 and making Wolverhampton Wanderers chase the match.
Brighton’s scoreline reflected more than just early efficiency. They translated possession into repeated high-quality moments, stayed compact without the ball, and defended their clean sheet with discipline. Yankuba Minteh’s late goal in the 86th minute rounded off a dominant afternoon and underlined the difference in attacking sharpness. Wolves, set up in a 3-4-2-1, had periods where they tried to press higher, but they struggled to turn those moments into sustained chances created.
Key match notes
- Brighton led 2-0 at half-time, which gave them control over the tempo and the second-half rhythm.
- Maxim De Cuyper provided two assists, both in the opening five minutes, and set the tone for the home side.
- Fabian Hurzeler managed the transitions effectively, while Rob Edwards was left needing sharper in-game adjustments after Wolves lost momentum.
- Six substitutions shaped the second half, but Brighton remained the more composed side throughout.
There were 3 goals in total, with Brighton collecting 1 yellow card and Wolves 2, but the numbers mainly confirmed what the eye test had already shown: the home side were more decisive in both boxes. Brighton’s standout came from the entire early unit, while Wolves’ disappointment was less about effort and more about failing to respond once the match slipped away.
For Brighton, this win had the feel of a platform rather than a finish, and it could change the tone of their next fixtures.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers Match Preview, Prediction and Tactical Analysis
This will be a pressure test with momentum at stake, and both sides will arrive knowing that small errors could carry large consequences. At The American Express Community Stadium, Brighton & Hove Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers will be asked to show character, tactical discipline, and the ability to stay calm when the game tightens.
For Brighton, Fabian Hurzeler will be judged on how well his 4-2-3-1 balances pressing intensity with rest-defense organisation. If the lines push high without enough protection behind the ball, Wolverhampton will look to exploit the spaces in transition. For Wolves, Rob Edwards will likely lean on the compact shape of the 3-4-2-1, trusting the structure to absorb pressure and then break forward with purpose. If the match opens into a chaotic rhythm, that could suit neither side for long.
The story, without advanced metrics, will be told through momentum, chance quality, and control phases. Brighton will probably aim to dominate possession and create more settled attacking sequences, while Wolves may prefer to keep the game readable, waiting for turnovers and set pieces to tilt the balance. In a match framed around pressure, the first clean passage of control could matter as much as the first goal chance.
For readers in Malta following the Premier League closely, this will be the kind of fixture that rewards attention to the details: pressing triggers, second balls, and the timing of substitutions. If the score remains level after the first hour, Rob Edwards’ bench timing could become decisive, especially if Wolves need fresh legs to attack the final 30 minutes. Brighton, meanwhile, will need to avoid getting stretched between their midfield and back line.
Key tactical pressure points
- Brighton’s pressing balance will need to be sharp, or Wolves could find direct routes through the first line.
- Hurzeler’s rest-defense structure will be vital if Brighton commit numbers forward.
- Wolves’ 3-4-2-1 could create useful counters if they win the ball in central areas.
- Set pieces may carry extra weight if open-play chances become limited.
This could be decided by which side manages the pressure phases better when the match becomes tight.
Commentary
345Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 73%, Wolverhampton Wanderers: 27%.
Today's attendance is 31587
Brighton & Hove Albion with a deserved victory after a fine display
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Wolverhampton Wanderers are trying to create something here.
Angel Gomes fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Goal kick for Brighton & Hove Albion
Yerson Mosquera relieves the pressure with a clearance
Wolverhampton Wanderers are trying to create something here.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are trying to create something here.
Safe hands from Bart Verbruggen as he comes out and claims the ball
Goal kick for Wolverhampton Wanderers
Brighton & Hove Albion take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 73%, Wolverhampton Wanderers: 27%.
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The ref blows his whistle. Tolu Arokodare charged Lewis Dunk from behind and it's a free-kick
The ref blows his whistle. Yasin Ayari charged Jean-Ricner Bellegarde from behind and it's a free-kick
A chance presents itself to Tolu Arokodare from Wolverhampton Wanderers but his header goes wide
Goal kick for Brighton & Hove Albion
Toti Gomes relieves the pressure with a clearance
The referee signals a free kick as Ferdi Kadioglu from Brighton & Hove Albion trips Jean-Ricner Bellegarde
Georginio Rutter from Brighton & Hove Albion intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Lewis Dunk relieves the pressure with a clearance
The cross by Jean-Ricner Bellegarde from Wolverhampton Wanderers successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Goal kick for Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers are trying to create something here.
The fourth official shows there are 7 minute(s) of time to be added
Brighton & Hove Albion take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Brighton & Hove Albion
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 74%, Wolverhampton Wanderers: 26%.
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Yerson Mosquera relieves the pressure with a clearance
Hee-Chan Hwang is leaving the field to be replaced by Angel Gomes in a tactical substitution.
Joao Gomes is leaving the field to be replaced by Tolu Arokodare in a tactical substitution.
Charalampos Kostoulas from Brighton & Hove Albion is ruled offside
Maxim De Cuyper is leaving the field to be replaced by Solly March in a tactical substitution.
Jack Hinshelwood is leaving the field to be replaced by Charalampos Kostoulas in a tactical substitution.
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
G O O O O O A A L - Yankuba Minteh finds the net with the left foot!
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 74%, Wolverhampton Wanderers: 26%.
A player from Brighton & Hove Albion takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Yerson Mosquera from Wolverhampton Wanderers intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Joao Gomes makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
The cross by Maxim De Cuyper from Brighton & Hove Albion successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Good effort by Yankuba Minteh as he directs a shot on target, but Daniel Bentley saves it
Brighton & Hove Albion take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Yerson Mosquera relieves the pressure with a clearance
Joao Gomes makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
The game is restarted
Daniel Bentley from Wolverhampton Wanderers intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The cross by Ferdi Kadioglu from Brighton & Hove Albion successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Rodrigo Gomes relieves the pressure with a clearance
Yerson Mosquera is penalised for pushing Maxim De Cuyper
Yerson Mosquera relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 74%, Wolverhampton Wanderers: 26%.
Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
The game is restarted
Brighton & Hove Albion take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Wolverhampton Wanderers take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Brighton & Hove Albion take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Maxim De Cuyper swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Joao Gomes from Wolverhampton Wanderers intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Good effort by Pascal Gross as he directs a shot on target, but Daniel Bentley saves it
Jan Paul van Hecke relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brighton & Hove Albion take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
David Moeller Wolfe relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brighton & Hove Albion take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Santiago Bueno relieves the pressure with a clearance
Danny Welbeck is leaving the field to be replaced by Georginio Rutter in a tactical substitution.
Carlos Baleba is leaving the field to be replaced by Yasin Ayari in a tactical substitution.
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 73%, Wolverhampton Wanderers: 27%.
Maxim De Cuyper from Brighton & Hove Albion swings in the corner from the right.
A shot by Jack Hinshelwood is blocked
Santiago Bueno relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brighton & Hove Albion take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Santiago Bueno from Wolverhampton Wanderers trips Jack Hinshelwood
Toti Gomes from Wolverhampton Wanderers intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The match resumes with a drop ball
Jean-Ricner Bellegarde makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Ferdi Kadioglu relieves the pressure with a clearance
Bart Verbruggen from Brighton & Hove Albion intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Yerson Mosquera relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brighton & Hove Albion take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 75%, Wolverhampton Wanderers: 25%.
Pascal Gross from Brighton & Hove Albion swings in the corner from the left.
Safe hands from Daniel Bentley as he comes out and claims the ball
Wolverhampton Wanderers are in control of the ball.
Yerson Mosquera relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brighton & Hove Albion take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
David Moeller Wolfe relieves the pressure with a clearance
The cross by Joao Gomes from Wolverhampton Wanderers successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Goal kick for Brighton & Hove Albion
Reckless challenge there. Andre commits a rough foul on Jack Hinshelwood
Yellow card for Andre
Andre is shown a yellow card by the referee
The referee signals a free kick as Danny Welbeck from Brighton & Hove Albion trips Yerson Mosquera
Pedro Lima is leaving the field to be replaced by Rodrigo Gomes in a tactical substitution.
Mateus Mane is leaving the field to be replaced by Jean-Ricner Bellegarde in a tactical substitution.
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are trying to create something here.
Good effort by Mateus Mane as he directs a shot on target, but Bart Verbruggen saves it
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 76%, Wolverhampton Wanderers: 24%.
Daniel Bentley relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Safe hands from Daniel Bentley as he comes out and claims the ball
Carlos Baleba makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Joao Gomes is penalised for pushing Carlos Baleba
Jack Hinshelwood fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Goal kick for Wolverhampton Wanderers
Yankuba Minteh is penalised for pushing Joao Gomes
The match resumes with a drop ball
Santiago Bueno relieves the pressure with a clearance
Yankuba Minteh comes back onto the field.
Yankuba Minteh is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Yankuba Minteh is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
The game is restarted
Yerson Mosquera makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 77%, Wolverhampton Wanderers: 23%.
Maxim De Cuyper from Brighton & Hove Albion swings in the corner from the right.
Jan Paul van Hecke sends a header towards goal, but Daniel Bentley is there to comfortably save it
The ref blows his whistle. Carlos Baleba charged Daniel Bentley from behind and it's a free-kick
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Brighton & Hove Albion take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
David Moeller Wolfe relieves the pressure with a clearance
Kaoru Mitoma is injured and is replaced by Joel Veltman.
Goal kick for Wolverhampton Wanderers
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Kaoru Mitoma is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 77%, Wolverhampton Wanderers: 23%.
Goal kick for Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers start a counter attack
Hee-Chan Hwang from Wolverhampton Wanderers is ruled offside
Goal kick for Brighton & Hove Albion
Hee-Chan Hwang from Wolverhampton Wanderers is ruled offside
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
Carlos Baleba fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
The referee signals a free kick as Hee-Chan Hwang from Wolverhampton Wanderers trips Pascal Gross
Mateus Mane swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton & Hove Albion intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The cross by Andre from Wolverhampton Wanderers successfully finds a teammate in the box.
A chance presents itself to Hee-Chan Hwang from Wolverhampton Wanderers but his header goes wide
CROSSBAR! A header from Yerson Mosquera hits the crossbar!
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
Santiago Bueno makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Wolverhampton Wanderers are trying to create something here.
Ferdi Kadioglu relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
Pedro Lima makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Carlos Baleba relieves the pressure with a clearance
Wolverhampton Wanderers take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 77%, Wolverhampton Wanderers: 23%.
Daniel Bentley from Wolverhampton Wanderers intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Yerson Mosquera relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Toti Gomes from Wolverhampton Wanderers intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Dangerous challenge by Hee-Chan Hwang from Wolverhampton Wanderers. Kaoru Mitoma on the receiving end of that.
Hee-Chan Hwang from Wolverhampton Wanderers receives a yellow card after a dangerous challenge on an opponent player.
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
Joao Gomes makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Danny Welbeck makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
The cross by Pascal Gross from Brighton & Hove Albion successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Danny Welbeck sends a header towards goal, but Daniel Bentley is there to comfortably save it
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
The second half is underway
Hugo Bueno is leaving the field to be replaced by David Moeller Wolfe in a tactical substitution.
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
A shot by Kaoru Mitoma is blocked
Andre successfully blocks the shot
Toti Gomes from Wolverhampton Wanderers intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 74%, Wolverhampton Wanderers: 26%.
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added
Joao Gomes relieves the pressure with a clearance
Wolverhampton Wanderers take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Yerson Mosquera relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 74%, Wolverhampton Wanderers: 26%.
Goal kick for Wolverhampton Wanderers
Lewis Dunk makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
Santiago Bueno relieves the pressure with a clearance
Wolverhampton Wanderers are trying to create something here.
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Andre makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ferdi Kadioglu is penalised for pushing Mateus Mane
Goal kick for Brighton & Hove Albion
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
The game is restarted
Brighton & Hove Albion take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Wolverhampton Wanderers
Jan Paul van Hecke makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 73%, Wolverhampton Wanderers: 27%.
The cross by Maxim De Cuyper from Brighton & Hove Albion successfully finds a teammate in the box.
A chance presents itself to Lewis Dunk from Brighton & Hove Albion but his header goes wide
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Adam Armstrong relieves the pressure with a clearance
Joao Gomes makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Reckless challenge there. Pedro Lima commits a rough foul on Kaoru Mitoma
Toti Gomes relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers are trying to create something here.
Bart Verbruggen from Brighton & Hove Albion intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Maxim De Cuyper from Brighton & Hove Albion swings in the corner from the right.
A chance presents itself to Lewis Dunk from Brighton & Hove Albion but his header goes wide
A chance presents itself to Lewis Dunk from Brighton & Hove Albion but his header goes wide
Goal kick for Wolverhampton Wanderers
Carlos Baleba relieves the pressure with a clearance
Wolverhampton Wanderers take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 68%, Wolverhampton Wanderers: 32%.
Hugo Bueno from Wolverhampton Wanderers intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
Yerson Mosquera relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brighton & Hove Albion take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Joao Gomes from Wolverhampton Wanderers goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Danny Welbeck
Toti Gomes relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brighton & Hove Albion take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Santiago Bueno from Wolverhampton Wanderers intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A shot by Kaoru Mitoma is blocked
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
Toti Gomes relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brighton & Hove Albion take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Santiago Bueno relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 68%, Wolverhampton Wanderers: 32%.
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
Pedro Lima relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brighton & Hove Albion take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Daniel Bentley from Wolverhampton Wanderers intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Jack Hinshelwood makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Joao Gomes makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Danny Welbeck makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
A player from Wolverhampton Wanderers takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Bart Verbruggen from Brighton & Hove Albion intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
Wolverhampton Wanderers take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Wolverhampton Wanderers are in control of the ball.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are trying to create something here.
Carlos Baleba relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
Wolverhampton Wanderers take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Yankuba Minteh relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Hugo Bueno makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 71%, Wolverhampton Wanderers: 29%.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are in control of the ball.
Hugo Bueno from Wolverhampton Wanderers is ruled offside
Reckless challenge there. Kaoru Mitoma commits a rough foul on Joao Gomes
Yellow card for Kaoru Mitoma
Kaoru Mitoma is shown a yellow card by the referee
Wolverhampton Wanderers are in control of the ball.
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Toti Gomes makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Brighton & Hove Albion take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Adam Armstrong is penalised for pushing Jan Paul van Hecke
Danny Welbeck sends a header towards goal, but Daniel Bentley is there to comfortably save it
Pascal Gross from Brighton & Hove Albion swings in the corner from the left.
Danny Welbeck fouls Daniel Bentley
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 72%, Wolverhampton Wanderers: 28%.
Brighton & Hove Albion take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are in control of the ball.
Jan Paul van Hecke makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Andre makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ferdi Kadioglu makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
A player from Wolverhampton Wanderers takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Goal kick for Brighton & Hove Albion
Wolverhampton Wanderers take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Carlos Baleba makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Wolverhampton Wanderers take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Wolverhampton Wanderers are trying to create something here.
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
The ref blows his whistle. Andre charged Carlos Baleba from behind and it's a free-kick
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Wolverhampton Wanderers
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 71%, Wolverhampton Wanderers: 29%.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are in control of the ball.
Brighton & Hove Albion take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Jan Paul van Hecke makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Yankuba Minteh makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
The cross by Jack Hinshelwood from Brighton & Hove Albion successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Kaoru Mitoma from Brighton & Hove Albion sends an effort wide of target
Kaoru Mitoma goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Kaoru Mitoma but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Kaoru Mitoma finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Brighton & Hove Albion take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
Andre makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
Bart Verbruggen relieves the pressure with a clearance
Wolverhampton Wanderers are trying to create something here.
Daniel Bentley relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
Daniel Bentley from Wolverhampton Wanderers intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 85%, Wolverhampton Wanderers: 15%.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are in control of the ball.
Wolverhampton Wanderers take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Safe hands from Bart Verbruggen as he comes out and claims the ball
Pedro Lima makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Wolverhampton Wanderers are in control of the ball.
Reckless challenge there. Danny Welbeck commits a rough foul on Joao Gomes
Brighton & Hove Albion take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are trying to create something here.
Brighton & Hove Albion take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Yerson Mosquera relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brighton & Hove Albion take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Wolverhampton Wanderers are in control of the ball.
Brighton & Hove Albion are trying to create something here.
Santiago Bueno relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Brighton & Hove Albion: 84%, Wolverhampton Wanderers: 16%.
Maxim De Cuyper from Brighton & Hove Albion swings in the corner from the right.
G O O O A A A L - Lewis Dunk Brighton & Hove Albion scores with a header.
Maxim De Cuyper provided the assist for the goal.
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
Brighton & Hove Albion are in control of the ball.
The referee signals a free kick as Hee-Chan Hwang from Wolverhampton Wanderers trips Maxim De Cuyper
The referee starts the match
Wolverhampton Wanderers kick-off, and the game is underway.
Brighton & Hove Albion kick-off, and the game is underway.
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
Wolverhampton Wanderers take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Danny Welbeck makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
G O O O A A A L - Jack Hinshelwood Brighton & Hove Albion scores with a header.
Maxim De Cuyper provided the assist for the goal.
Kaoru Mitoma made the key pass for the goal!
Welcome to The American Express Community Stadium, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to The American Express Community Stadium where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to The American Express Community Stadium where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to The American Express Community Stadium, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to The American Express Community Stadium, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from The American Express Community Stadium. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
League Table
Premier League
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 26 | 7 | 5 | 71 | 27 | +44 | 85 | |
| 2 | 38 | 23 | 9 | 6 | 77 | 35 | +42 | 78 | |
| 3 | 38 | 20 | 11 | 7 | 69 | 50 | +19 | 71 | |
| 4 | 38 | 19 | 8 | 11 | 56 | 49 | +7 | 65 | |
| 5 | 38 | 17 | 9 | 12 | 63 | 53 | +10 | 60 | |
| 6 | 38 | 13 | 18 | 7 | 58 | 54 | +4 | 57 | |
| 7 | 38 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 42 | 48 | -6 | 54 | |
| 8 | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 52 | 46 | +6 | 53 | |
| 9 | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 55 | 52 | +3 | 53 | |
| 10 | 38 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 58 | 52 | +6 | 52 | |
| 11 | 38 | 15 | 7 | 16 | 47 | 51 | -4 | 52 | |
| 12 | 38 | 14 | 7 | 17 | 53 | 55 | -2 | 49 | |
| 13 | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 47 | 50 | -3 | 49 | |
| 14 | 38 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 49 | 56 | -7 | 47 | |
| 15 | 38 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 41 | 51 | -10 | 45 | |
| 16 | 38 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 48 | 51 | -3 | 44 | |
| 17 | 38 | 10 | 11 | 17 | 48 | 57 | -9 | 41 | |
| 18 | 38 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 46 | 65 | -19 | 39 | |
| 19 | 38 | 4 | 10 | 24 | 38 | 75 | -37 | 22 | |
| 20 | 38 | 3 | 11 | 24 | 27 | 68 | -41 | 20 |
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Match Details
Match Facts
Status
Finished
Attendance
31,587
Minute
0'
Winner
Brighton & Hove Albion
- Commentary Available
- Lineup Confirmed
Date/Time Milestones
- Start · 1st half 2026-05-09T14:00:22Z
- End · 1st half 2026-05-09T14:46:34Z
- Start · 2nd half 2026-05-09T15:01:52Z
- End · Finished 2026-05-09T15:54:20Z
- End · 2nd half 2026-05-09T15:54:20Z