13 December 2021, 13:46 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
The Premier League fixture, Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers, kicks off at 20:30 (GMT+1) on Wednesday, December 15, at the Falmer Stadium.
Preview Brighton & Hove Albion Premier League, Dec 15, 2021
Preview Having had the weekend’s fixture against Spurs postponed over a coronavirus outbreak, the Seagulls return to face Wolves with one game in hand. The Premier League Board has taken the decision to postpone the game following guidance from medical advisers, with the health of players and staff the priority, a statement from the Premier League read. A date for the rearranged fixture will be announced in due course, it included. Brighton have no victories in five Premier League matches: DLDDD, and currently sit in 11th place, with 20 points from 4W, 8D, & 3L. Graham Potter aims to pick up his first win after five games in this mid-week fixture against Wolves. A point separates Brighton from Wolves, and a win here would see the Seagulls climb up by one spot for a place in the top ten. However, after an encouraging start to the season, Brighton appears to be towing the path of a negative trend. An average of 0.93 g/g leaves Brighton with 14 goals in 15 Premier League games. The Seagulls have also conceded 16 goals (1.07 goals conceded per game) and have a G.D. of -2. A 3—5—2 formation with Leandro Trossard (doubtful) and Neal Maupay is expected from Graham Potter for this game against Wolves. Meanwhile, Shane Duffy is suspended for this fixture.
Preview Wolverhampton Wanderers Premier League, Dec 15, 2021
Preview Ten-man Wolves left the City of Manchester Stadium without a point, having given away a penalty, converted by Raheem Sterling (66’ P.), six minutes after the hour mark, for what was the only goal of the game. Resilient defending had seen Wolves hold on to the goalless draw throughout the first half until a moment of madness saw Wolves reduced to ten. Raúl Jiménez (R. 45’+2) helped himself to two yellow cards within the space of 48 seconds and was given his marching orders. He knows he cannot do that. Bruno Lage said over Jimenez's red card. I went into the dressing room and saw his face. But the first yellow, he didn't touch the man and we have 10 men behind the ball. So it is a very hard decision. The narrow 1-0 defeat leaves Wolves dropping off the table by one spot, from 8th to 9th place, while having 21 points from 6W, 3D, & 7L. Following back-to-back defeats, WDDLL, Wolves are looking to return to winning ways on Wednesday in a bid to reclaim lost ground. Bruno Lage may stick with the dynamic 3—5—2 formation for this game against the Seagulls. Following the red, Raúl Jiménez is suspended for this fixture.