Leeds vs Brighton: Premier League Match Preview
Match Context
Leeds host Brighton at Elland Road on 17 May 2026 in Premier League Regular Season round 37. Leeds sit 14th on 44 points (goal difference -5), while Brighton arrive in 7th with 53 points and a goal difference of 10.
Leeds Availability
Leeds face several 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.
Key attacker D. Calvert-Lewin, Leeds’ leading league scorer with 13 goals and 1 assist, is available, as is chief creator B. Aaronson with 4 goals and 5 assists.
Brighton Availability
Brighton are also stretched.
- 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.
Top scorer D. Welbeck, with 13 goals and 1 assist, is available to lead the line.
Impact Summary
Both sides retain their primary attacking focal points in D. Calvert-Lewin and D. Welbeck, so most of the established goal threat remains on the pitch. Leeds’ absences mainly thin out depth in midfield and attack, while Brighton’s issues particularly affect wide threat (Mitoma) and defensive stability (Webster), potentially forcing tactical adjustments but not removing their main scoring options.
