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Brighton vs Wolves Match Preview: Key Player Availability

The Premier League meeting between Brighton and Wolves is scheduled for 2026-05-09 at Amex Stadium in Brighton. Brighton come into this Regular Season - 36 fixture in 8th place on 50 points, with a goal difference of 7. Wolves sit 20th on 18 points, with a goal difference of -38 and are currently in the relegation zone.

Brighton Availability

Brighton have several 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, with 13 league goals and 1 assist, is available and will be central to Brighton’s attacking plans.

Wolves Availability

Wolves also travel with issues.

  • 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.

Impact Summary

Brighton’s absentees are concentrated in defense and wide areas, but with D. Welbeck available their main source of goals remains intact. Wolves’ problems are focused around their goalkeeping and attacking depth, potentially weakening both their defensive stability and bench options in a crucial run-in.