Leeds vs Brighton Match Preview: Key Injuries and Context

Match Context

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

Top scorer D. Calvert-Lewin (13 league goals) and chief creator B. Aaronson (5 assists, 4 goals) are both available, preserving Leeds’ main attacking spine.

Brighton Availability

Brighton are also hit by absences.

• 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.

Key finisher D. Welbeck (13 goals, 1 assist) remains available to lead the line.

Impact Summary

Leeds lose depth in attack and defence but retain their primary goal and assist threats. Brighton’s creativity and width take a knock without Mitoma, though their main scoring output through Welbeck is intact, sustaining an attack that has produced 52 league goals so far.