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Leeds vs Brighton: Premier League Match Preview

Leeds host Brighton at Elland Road on 17 May 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 37. Leeds arrive 14th on 44 points (goal difference -5), while Brighton sit 7th with 53 points and a goal difference of 10.

Leeds Availability

Leeds face multiple concerns.

  • F. Buonanotte (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined.
  • I. Gruev (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
  • N. Okafor (Calf Injury) is sidelined.
  • J. Bogle (Hamstring Injury) is doubtful.
  • G. Gudmundsson (Muscle Injury) is doubtful.
  • P. Struijk (Hip Injury) is doubtful.

There are no listed suspensions for Leeds. Key attacker D. Calvert-Lewin, joint-top scorer in this data set with 13 league goals, is available, as is creative outlet B. Aaronson, who leads Leeds here with 5 assists and 4 goals.

Brighton Availability

Brighton also have notable absentees.

  • K. Mitoma (Thigh Injury) is sidelined.
  • S. Tzimas (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
  • A. Webster (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
  • D. Gomez (Knee Injury) is doubtful.
  • M. Wieffer (Injury) is doubtful.

No suspensions are reported for Brighton. Top scorer D. Welbeck, on 13 league goals and 1 assist, is available.

Impact Summary

Both sides retain their primary goal threats, but Leeds’ defensive depth and Brighton’s wide and central options are thinned, potentially reducing flexibility rather than pure attacking output.

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