Here’s a preview of the upcoming Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers, set for Saturday, October 26, at the Amex Stadium.
**Team News.
For Brighton, fitness concerns surround Yankuba Minteh and Danny Welbeck, who both need late fitness assessments. James Milner, Matt O’Riley, Joao Pedro, and Adam Webster remain sidelined, while Solly March is steadily regaining match fitness.
Wolves have a decision to make between goalkeepers, with Jose Sa impressing in the recent match against Manchester City. Despite Sam Johnstone returning to training, manager Gary O’Neil will decide closer to matchday who will start. Wolves are also missing Hwang Hee-chan, Enso Gonzalez, Sasa Kalajdzic, Yerson Mosquera, and Boubacar Traore through injury.
**Gary O’Neil’s Perspective.
Wolves’ manager Gary O’Neil addressed VAR frustrations and highlighted the challenging circumstances his side has faced, including a tough run of fixtures. He acknowledged the criticisms of officiating but emphasized the club’s determination to fight through adversity, pointing to their resilient display against Manchester City as a positive sign.
O’Neil also previewed the challenge that Brighton poses, acknowledging their quality under new management while noting that there are still elements of Roberto De Zerbi’s style in the Seagulls’ play. He believes that despite Wolves’ struggles, the team remains ready to give their all in this crucial fixture.
**Match Stats & Facts.
– Brighton have won more top-flight games against Wolves (11) than any other opponent.
– Wolves have just three wins from 20 away league games at Brighton, all by 1-0 scorelines.
– Brighton previously beat Wolves 3-2 in a League Cup third-round match this season.
– Brighton need just a point to match their best tally after nine Premier League games, and Lewis Dunk is set for his 250th Premier League start.
– Wolves have struggled for form, with just one point from their last 11 league matches and are aiming to avoid a seventh straight defeat in all competitions.
**Predicted Lineups.
**Brighton: Steele, Veltman, Dunk, Van Hecke, Estupiñán, Gilmour, Dahoud, Mitoma, Adingra, March, Ferguson.
**Wolves: Sa, Semedo, Dawson, Kilman, Aït-Nouri, Lemina, Gomes, Neto, Sarabia, Cunha, Fabio Silva.
**Match Information.
The match kicks off at 3 PM GMT on Saturday, October 26, at the Amex Stadium. It will not be broadcast live in the UK but can be followed through live radio coverage on BBC Sport Scotland. Referee Michael Oliver will oversee proceedings, assisted by Stuart Burt and James Mainwaring, with Graham Scott as VAR.
Brighton will be looking to continue their positive momentum, while Wolves hope to break their winless streak and start climbing out of the relegation zone.
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