Neither Brighton nor visiting Wolves could figure out the final ball in a scoreless draw at the Amex Stadium on Monday.
The hosts held more than 70% of the ball but rarely had Wolves keeper Jose Sa under duress, while Jason Steele had one terrific save but largely went untroubled between Brighton’s posts.
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Brighton moves onto 32 points and steps ahead of Manchester United into seventh place on the Premier League table. The Seagulls’ dreary run now stands at just three wins from their last 15 Premier League outings.
Wolves are now just a point away from the top half of the table, level with Newcastle on 29 points but far behind the Magpies in goal differential. The draw ends their winning streak at three.
Steele’s strength down the stretch saves Seagulls point
It took a while for Wolves to figure out Brighton’s hold on the ball, but Wolves counter attacked very well in the second half and will feel unhappy with the zero on their side of the scoreboard.
But Jason Steele rose to the occasion once Wolves figured out how to get around and behind the Seagulls’ strong back line, with two of his three saves impressive stops on Pedro Neto. The first saw Steele wise to Neto’s tight-angled and hard shot and the second responded to venom with a strong paw as Wolves registered most of their 1.39 xG in the second 45 minutes.
Brighton had three players collect over 100 touches and Pascal Gross was especially strong in putting four created chances on the board. Joao Pedro had four shots, but none were good enough to defy Jose Sa and the draw was fair.
What’s next?
Wolves go to West Brom on Sunday in the fourth round of the FA Cup, then hosts Manchester United on Thursday, Feb. 1, in a return to the Premier League.
Brighton heads to Sheffield United at 10am ET Saturday for their FA Cup fourth round match, then visits Luton Town at 2:30pm Tuesday for PL action.
Brighton vs Wolves final score: 0-0
Wolves attackers Matheus Cunha and Pedro Neto both got to dangerous places but Brighton keeper Jason Steele was well-positioned to claim the ball before the former and saved multiple efforts from the latter.
Brighton controlled the midfield with Billy Gilmoure, Jason Milner, and Pascal Gross in front of Lewis Dunk and Jan Paul van Hecke. Pervis Estupinan was a constant threat out wide but Joao Pedro the only Seagull forward who looked ready to do anything with his chances.
Possession aside, this was an even affair until late, and Steele kept it so.
Brighton vs Wolves player ratings
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Brighton vs Wolves player ratings (fotmob.com)
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How to watch Brighton vs Wolves live, stream link, time
Kickoff: 2:45 pm ET, Monday (Jan. 22)
TV channel: USA
Online: Watch via NBCSports.com
Brighton lineup
TEAM NEWS! 🚨 Here's our starting XI to face @Wolves in the @PremierLeague. 📝
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) January 22, 2024
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Wolves lineup
3️⃣ Three changes from Tuesday's cup tie
— Wolves (@Wolves) January 22, 2024
➡️ Dawson and Lemina return
🇵🇹 Neto back in the starting XI
How we line-up to take on @OfficialBHAFC.
🐺📋 @AstroPay_OK pic.twitter.com/oakB9RdVyM
Focus on Brighton, injury news
OUT: Ansu Fati (thigh), Julio Enciso (knee), Tariq Lamptey (thigh), Solly March (knee), Joel Veltman (knee), Kaoru Mitoma (ankle), Simon Adingra (hamstring) | QUESTIONABLE: Igor Julio (knock)
Focus on Wolves, injury news
OUT: Jonny (disciplinary - club), Joao Gomes (suspension), Hee-chan Hwang (international duty), Rayan Ait-Nouri (international duty), Boubacar Traore (international duty)
