Wolverhampton Wanderers FC vs Brighton & Hove Albion FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Wolverhampton Wanderers FC vs Brighton & Hove Albion FC — Premier League at Molineux Stadium.
- Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Brighton & Hove Albion FC 10 games · 22 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Michael Oliver
- Assistant 1 Stuart Burt
- Assistant 2 James Mainwaring
23 games this season
🟨 3.6/game
⚽ 12.2 goals/game
🟥 4 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal FC | 10 | 27 |
| 2 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 10 | 22 |
| 3 | Manchester City FC | 10 | 21 |
| 4 | Liverpool FC | 10 | 18 |
| 5 | Chelsea FC | 10 | 16 |
| 6 | Everton FC | 10 | 16 |
| 7 | AFC Bournemouth | 10 | 15 |
| 8 | Brentford FC | 10 | 14 |
| 9 | Leeds United FC | 10 | 14 |
| 10 | Aston Villa FC | 10 | 13 |
| 11 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 10 | 12 |
| 12 | Newcastle United FC | 10 | 12 |
| 13 | Hull City AFC | 10 | 11 |
| 14 | Ipswich Town FC | 10 | 11 |
| 15 | Fulham FC | 10 | 10 |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest FC | 10 | 9 |
| 17 | Coventry City FC | 10 | 9 |
| 18 | Manchester United FC | 10 | 8 |
| 19 | Sunderland AFC | 10 | 8 |
| 20 | Crystal Palace FC | 10 | 7 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
2025-05-10
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
0–2
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
2024-10-26
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
2–2
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
2024-02-28
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
1–0
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
2024-01-22
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
0–0
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
2023-08-19
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
1–4
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 May | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 02 May | Manchester City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Apr | Leicester City FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 20 Apr | Manchester United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Apr | Tottenham Hotspur FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 05 Apr | Ipswich Town FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 May | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 04 May | Newcastle United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Apr | West Ham United FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 19 Apr | Brentford FC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 12 Apr | Leicester City FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 05 Apr | Crystal Palace FC | A | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
44%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
70%
Clean Sheets
Brighton & Hove Albion FC this season
Brighton & Hove Albion FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
0-15
4/3
16-30
2/1
31-45
6/1
46-60
4/–
61-75
2/1
76+
5/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
| Pascal Gross | 4 G | 4 A |
| Charalampos Kostoulas | 3 G | 2 A |
| Yasin Ayari | 3 G | 1 A |
| Jack Hinshelwood | 3 G | |
| Maxim De Cuyper | 2 G | 3 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Molineux Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Brighton & Hove Albion FC.
- 5' Pervis Estupinan has been relatively quiet despite scoring 9 goals in his last 373 appearances.
- 10' The 26-year-old Tariq Lamptey has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Wolverhampton Wanderers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 20' It looks like no one’s ball. Wolverhampton Wanderers FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 25' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Brighton & Hove Albion FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 27' That looks like a foul for a card for Matheus Cunha.
- 28' Brighton & Hove Albion FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Danny Welbeck on 28.
- 33' It is a cagey affair so far. Wolverhampton Wanderers FC in their 3-4-2-1 trying to find a way past Brighton & Hove Albion FC's compact 4-2-3-1.
- 38' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 43' Over 43 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 45' It’s a booking for Brighton & Hove Albion FC player. Mats Wieffer gets a card.
- 50' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 55' Jack Hinshelwood has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 3 goals to his name this season.
- 59' A change in the Wolverhampton Wanderers FC ranks — Matt Doherty exits the field as Rodrigo Gomes enters on 59.
- 60' The supporters are chanting for Simon Adingra. He replaces Tariq Lamptey on 60 minute.
- 65' named a 3-4-2-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 70' The travelling Brighton & Hove Albion FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 75' Brighton & Hove Albion FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 78' Time for substitution for Brighton & Hove Albion FC. Carlos Baleba is replaced by Diego Gomez.
- 83' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 85' GOAL! Brajan Gruda scores on 85. Assisted by Simon Adingra
- 89' Another substitution for Wolverhampton Wanderers FC to replace Andre by Mateus Mane on 89 minute.
- 90' Another substitution for Brighton & Hove Albion FC to replace Yasin Ayari by Jack Hinshelwood on 90 minute.
- Brighton & Hove Albion FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
-
2
Matt Doherty ↓ Rodrigo Gomes 59'
- 3
- 10
-
29
Goncalo Guedes ↓ Pablo Sarabia 60'
- 22
- 1
- 5
- 8
-
7
Andre ↓ Mateus Mane 89'
- 12
- 24
Bench
- 25
-
27
Jean-Ricner Bellegarde ↑ 60'
-
21
Pablo Sarabia ↑ 60'
- 4
- 6
-
19
Rodrigo Gomes ↑ 59'
- 34
-
9
Jorgen Strand Larsen ↑ 59'
-
59
Mateus Mane ↑ 89'
Coach
Vítor Pereira
Brighton & Hove Albion FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 4
- 18
-
33
Matt O'Riley ↓ Brajan Gruda 59'
- 30
- 29
- 27
- 1
-
2
Tariq Lamptey ↓ Simon Adingra 60'
-
26
Yasin Ayari ↓ Jack Hinshelwood 90'
-
20
Carlos Baleba ↓ Diego Gomez 78'
-
17
Yankubah Minteh ↓ Kaoru Mitoma 78'
Bench
- 23
- 3
-
22
Kaoru Mitoma ↑ 78'
- 16
-
11
Simon Adingra ↑ 60'
-
8
Brajan Gruda ↑ 59'
-
41
Jack Hinshelwood ↑ 90'
-
25
Diego Gomez ↑ 78'
- 72
Coach
Fabian Hürzeler
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Danny Welbeck | 4 |
| Lewis Dunk | 3 |
| Pascal Gross | 3 |
| Ruben Neves | 2 |
| Romain Saiss | 2 |
| Deniz Undav | 2 |
| Gerard Deulofeu | 2 |
| Solly March | 2 |
Head to Head
2025-05-10
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
0–2
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
2024-10-26
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
2–2
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
2024-02-28
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
1–0
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
2024-01-22
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
0–0
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
2023-08-19
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
1–4
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Form
2025-05-10
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
0–2
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
L
2025-05-02
Manchester City FC
1–0
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
L
2025-04-26
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
3–0
Leicester City FC
W
2025-04-20
Manchester United FC
0–1
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
W
2025-04-13
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
4–2
Tottenham Hotspur FC
W
2025-04-05
Ipswich Town FC
1–2
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
W
Brighton & Hove Albion FC Form
2025-05-10
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
0–2
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
W
2025-05-04
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
1–1
Newcastle United FC
D
2025-04-26
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
3–2
West Ham United FC
W
2025-04-19
Brentford FC
4–2
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
L
2025-04-12
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
2–2
Leicester City FC
D
2025-04-05
Crystal Palace FC
2–1
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.38
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.35
Brighton & Hove Albion FC xG
I would bet for:
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC or Brighton & Hove Albion FC 72% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Brighton & Hove Albion FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.73
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Brighton & Hove Albion FC
62%
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC or Brighton & Hove Albion FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Brighton & Hove Albion FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
0 – 0
8.5%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 0
8%
1 – 2
7.9%
0 – 1
7.8%
2 – 0
6.1%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
5.5%
3 – 1
3.7%
1 – 3
3.6%
3 – 0
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC covers | Push | Brighton & Hove Albion FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 19% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 19% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Brighton & Hove Albion FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

