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, with the home side sitting 14th on 44 points and Brighton 7th on 53 points after 36 matches.
Leeds availability
Leeds face multiple concerns.
- F. Buonanotte (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined.
- I. Gruev (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- N. Okafor (Calf Injury) is sidelined.
There are three key doubts:
- J. Bogle (Hamstring Injury) is doubtful.
- G. Gudmundsson (Muscle Injury) is doubtful.
- P. Struijk (Hip Injury) is doubtful.
Top scorer D. Calvert-Lewin, with 13 league goals, is available, as is creative outlet B. Aaronson, who leads Leeds with 5 assists and 4 goals.
Brighton availability
Brighton are also stretched.
- K. Mitoma (Thigh Injury) is sidelined.
- S. Tzimas (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- A. Webster (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
Two midfielders are touch and go:
- D. Gomez (Knee Injury) is doubtful.
- M. Wieffer (Injury) is doubtful.
Top scorer D. Welbeck, on 13 league goals and 1 assist, is available to spearhead the attack.
Impact summary
Both sides retain their leading scorers, preserving much of their attacking output (Leeds 48 goals, Brighton 52 goals). However, Brighton’s wide threat is reduced without Mitoma, while Leeds’ depth in attack and at full-back is weakened by the absences and doubts listed.
