Match: Brighton Hove Albion 3–0 Wolverhampton Wanderers (English Premier League, 9 May 2026)

Brighton produced a dominant display at the Amex Stadium to sweep aside Wolverhampton Wanderers 3–0, continuing their impressive late‑season push for European qualification. Goals from Kaoru Mitoma, Danny Welbeck, and a stunning strike from Joël Veltman gave the Seagulls a comfortable win.

Match Overview

Wolves started cautiously, but Brighton’s high press quickly took control. The opener arrived in the 14th minute when Mitoma cut inside from the left and curled a beautiful finish into the far corner past José Sá. Brighton doubled the lead just before the half‑hour mark, with Welbeck latching onto a through‑ball from Pascal Groß and slotting home.

Second‑Half Control

Wolves improved after the interval, but they rarely threatened goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen. The game was put beyond doubt in the 77th minute when Veltman unleashed a long‑range effort that dipped over Sá and into the net. Brighton saw out the remaining minutes with ease, moving up to sixth in the Premier League table.

Key Players

• Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton): A constant menace down the flank, scored the crucial opening goal.
• Joël Veltman (Brighton): Rare goal from full‑back, solid defensively.
• Danny Welbeck (Brighton): Added his 12th league goal of the season.

Season Context

The victory lifted Brighton to 58 points, level with fifth‑placed Manchester United but with a game in hand. Wolves remained mid‑table, with their inconsistent away form a concern for manager Julen Lopetegui.