Tottenham vs Brighton Match Preview: Key Absences and Impact
Tottenham host Brighton at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, on 18 April 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 33. Tottenham arrive in the relegation places in 18th with 30 points and a goal difference of -11, while Brighton sit 9th on 46 points with a goal difference of 6.
Tottenham Availability
Tottenham face a lengthy absentee list.
- B. Davies (Ankle Injury) is sidelined.
- M. Kudus (Muscle Injury) is sidelined.
- D. Kulusevski (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- J. Maddison (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- W. Odobert (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- C. Romero (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- R. Bentancur (Muscle Injury) is doubtful.
- G. Vicario (Groin Injury) is doubtful.
From the league’s attacking metrics, Richarlison (9 goals, 3 assists) is available and will shoulder even more responsibility in the final third.
Brighton Availability
Brighton also have key issues at the back and in midfield.
- L. Dunk (Yellow Cards) is sidelined.
- J. Milner (Injury) is sidelined.
- S. Tzimas (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- A. Webster (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
Top scorer D. Welbeck (12 goals) is available and remains Brighton’s main attacking reference.
Impact Summary
Tottenham lose significant creative and ball-carrying output with M. Kudus and J. Maddison sidelined, a major blow to their chance creation. Brighton’s main damage is defensive stability with L. Dunk and A. Webster out, potentially opening spaces for Richarlison and the Tottenham frontline.
