Leeds vs Brighton Match Preview: Premier League Showdown

Match Context

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 on 53 points with a goal difference of 10 and chasing a Conference League play-off spot.

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, with 13 league goals and 1 assist, is available and central to their attacking threat, supported by B. Aaronson, who has 4 goals and 5 assists.

Brighton Availability

Brighton are also depleted. 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, on 13 goals and 1 assist, is available to lead the line.

Impact Summary

Both sides retain their primary scorers, preserving much of their attacking output. However, Leeds’ depth in wide and defensive areas is under pressure, while Brighton lose creativity and penetration from Mitoma and defensive stability from Webster, potentially tilting the balance in Leeds’ favour at Elland Road.