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Leeds vs Brighton Preview: Premier League Clash at Elland Road

Match context

Leeds host Brighton at Elland Road on 17 May 2026 in Premier League action, with the home side starting the day 14th on 44 points and Brighton 7th on 53 points and pushing for a Conference League play-off spot.

Leeds availability

Leeds face multiple concerns.

  • F. Buonanotte (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined.
  • I. Gruev (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
  • N. Okafor (Calf Injury) is sidelined.

Three more defenders are carrying knocks:

  • J. Bogle (Hamstring Injury) is doubtful.
  • G. Gudmundsson (Muscle Injury) is doubtful.
  • P. Struijk (Hip Injury) is doubtful.

Key attacking contributors remain available: D. Calvert-Lewin is Leeds’ leading league scorer with 13 goals, while B. Aaronson has added 4 goals and 5 assists from midfield.

Brighton availability

Brighton are also stretched.

  • K. Mitoma (Thigh Injury) is sidelined.
  • S. Tzimas (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
  • A. Webster (Knee Injury) is sidelined.

In midfield, D. Gomez (Knee Injury) is doubtful and M. Wieffer (Injury) is doubtful.

Star forward D. Welbeck, Brighton’s top scorer with 13 league goals and 1 assist, is available to lead the line.

Impact summary

Both sides retain their primary goalscorers, but Leeds’ defensive doubts and Brighton’s loss of Webster and Mitoma could significantly reshape selection and balance at Elland Road.

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