Leeds vs Brighton Preview: Premier League Clash on May 17, 2026

Match Context

Leeds host Brighton at Elland Road on 17 May 2026 in Premier League action (Regular Season - 37). Leeds arrive 14th on 44 points with a goal difference of -5, while Brighton sit 7th on 53 points and a +10 goal difference.

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.

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.

Impact Summary

Neither side loses a leading scorer or creator to injury or suspension. Leeds can still rely on D. Calvert-Lewin, who has contributed 13 league goals and 1 assist, while key supplier B. Aaronson remains available with 4 goals and 5 assists. For Brighton, top scorer D. Welbeck, on 13 goals and 1 assist, is fit, preserving their main attacking outlet despite the absence of wide threat from K. Mitoma. Overall, both teams retain their primary attacking focal points, but Leeds’ defensive doubts and Brighton’s missing winger and centre-back could subtly rebalance the contest.