Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Brighton & Hove Albion LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton have avoided defeat in their last five league matches when scoring the opener, last losing to Nottingham Forest in April as the Reds fought for survival.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Brighton & Hove Albion
OVER!!! A glorious chance spurned by Wolves! Silva appears trapped but does brilliantly to squeeze the ball into Ait-Nouri's path. Steele races off his line to close the gap, but the left-back can't direct his effort goalwards, firing a half-volley over the empty goalframe from close range!
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Neto cuts inside and whips an inviting cross towards the front post, which Silva is just inches away from nodding home before Steele dives to claim the ball!
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Silva and Neto combine as Wolves race into Brighton territory on the counter-attack. Neto is played into space on the right and shoots, but can only fire a difficult shot into the side netting and behind!
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton have won their first away league game in each of the last four seasons. Only two teams have ever done so in at least five consecutive Premier League campaigns – Chelsea (five) between 2001-02 and 2005-06, and Manchester City (seven) between 2014-15 and 2020-21.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Mitoma stands up the defence as he dribbles to the edge of the box, before teeing up Enciso. He shoots early from 20 yards, firing the ball just over for a Wolves goal kick.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Cunha breaks forward for Wolves before finding Matheus ahead of him in the box. The winger steps inside Webster before shooting, but can't direct his effort on target as he flashes the ball well wide of the far post!
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Brighton & Hove Albion
It's been a fast and furious start to this game so far, with the opening half-hour seeing shots, saves and cards aplenty, with the highlight of course being that sensational opener from Mitoma.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Brighton & Hove Albion
SAVED!!! Good play from Wolves sees Cunha slip Silva into a huge gap behind Brighton's defence. Bearing down on goal, the forward attempts to place the ball into the near corner, but Steele stands his ground and makes a fantastic save to tip it wide!
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