On a mission to win their first-ever major honour, Brighton & Hove Albion will welcome Wolverhampton Wanderers to The Amex for a third-round clash in the EFL Cup on Wednesday night.
The Seagulls are coming into this match following an unbeaten start to the fresh Premier League campaign, whilst Wolves are struggling to click into gear in the top flight so far.
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Match Information:Brighton vs Wolves
By Carter White
Published: September 16 2024 | 10:22
Last updated: September 16 2024 | 12:34
Team-News:Brighton vs Wolves
Brighton are likely to remain without the services of Joao Pedro on Wednesday night, with the forward recovering from a slight niggle picked up whilst on international duty with Brazil.
As a result, record signing Georgino Rutter could be handed his second Seagulls start in the space of five days, whilst Evan Ferguson is set to receive game time off the bench.
Carlos Baleba impressed massively in the engine room for Brighton on the weekend but should be rested here, especially considering the hosts' current injury woes in midfield.
Veteran James Milner is expected back at some point in October from a hamstring issue, whilst summer arrivals Mats Wieffer and Matt O'Riley are also taking up beds in the medical room.
Wolves could be without the services of Andre and Rayan Ait Nouri on the South Coast, with the pair both forced off due to knocks during the defeat to Newcastle.
Guedes should be promoted from the bench to replace Jorgen Strand Larsen, with new signing Carlos Forbs and Tommy Doyle also pushing for starts on Wednesday.
Despite enjoying nearly 70% possession and creating the majority of the clear-cut chances at The Amex on Saturday afternoon, Brighton were unable to make their dominance count as they were forced to settle for a share of the spoils against newly-promoted Ipswich Town in the Premier League.
Regardless of the disappointment of failing to earn a third maximum from a quartet of top-flight contests in 2024-25, the Seagulls are still one of five sides in the division who remain unbeaten after four gameweeks, keeping company with title chasers Manchester City and Arsenal.
Prediction:Brighton vs Wolves
We say: Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers
On a mission to win their first-ever major honour, Brighton & Hove Albion will welcome Wolverhampton Wanderers to The Amex for a third-round clash in the EFL Cup on Wednesday night.
The Seagulls are coming into this match following an unbeaten start to the fresh Premier League campaign, whilst Wolves are struggling to click into gear in the top flight so far.
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Match Information:Brighton vs Wolves
By Carter White
Published: September 16 2024 | 10:22
Last updated: September 16 2024 | 12:34
Team-News:Brighton vs Wolves
Brighton are likely to remain without the services of Joao Pedro on Wednesday night, with the forward recovering from a slight niggle picked up whilst on international duty with Brazil.
As a result, record signing Georgino Rutter could be handed his second Seagulls start in the space of five days, whilst Evan Ferguson is set to receive game time off the bench.
Carlos Baleba impressed massively in the engine room for Brighton on the weekend but should be rested here, especially considering the hosts' current injury woes in midfield.
Veteran James Milner is expected back at some point in October from a hamstring issue, whilst summer arrivals Mats Wieffer and Matt O'Riley are also taking up beds in the medical room.
Wolves could be without the services of Andre and Rayan Ait Nouri on the South Coast, with the pair both forced off due to knocks during the defeat to Newcastle.
Guedes should be promoted from the bench to replace Jorgen Strand Larsen, with new signing Carlos Forbs and Tommy Doyle also pushing for starts on Wednesday.
lineups:Brighton vs Wolves
Brighton & Hove Albion possible starting lineup:
Verbruggen; Lamptey, Webster, Igor, Samuels; Weir, Ayari; Peupion, Enciso, Adingra; Rutter
Wolverhampton Wanderers possible starting lineup:
Sa; Lima, S Bueno, Dawson, Doherty; Lemina, Doyle; Hwang, Sarabia, Bellegarde; Guedes
Head-to-Head:Brighton vs Wolves
Despite enjoying nearly 70% possession and creating the majority of the clear-cut chances at The Amex on Saturday afternoon, Brighton were unable to make their dominance count as they were forced to settle for a share of the spoils against newly-promoted Ipswich Town in the Premier League.
Regardless of the disappointment of failing to earn a third maximum from a quartet of top-flight contests in 2024-25, the Seagulls are still one of five sides in the division who remain unbeaten after four gameweeks, keeping company with title chasers Manchester City and Arsenal.
Prediction:Brighton vs Wolves
We say: Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers