Brighton assess injuries, set for tough Leeds trip
Brighton chairman Tony Bloom’s personal fortune rises on the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List, alongside Sir Paul McCartney, highlighting the Seagulls chief’s growing wealth.
Crystal Palace and Brighton are competing to sign a £9m forward described as ‘fantastic’, with the player keen on a Premier League move.
Japan omit Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma after a hamstring injury from the 3-0 win over Wolves. Hajime Moriyasu says it will ‘hurt’ Mitoma and hopes for quick recovery. Liverpool’s Wataru Endo is in.
Statistical preview of Leeds vs Brighton. Leeds are unbeaten in seven league games but winless in a noted sequence, setting context for the Elland Road meeting with the Seagulls.
Leeds face Brighton with a lengthy absentee list as Daniel Farke rules out several players and lists doubts over Pascal Struijk and Ethan Ampadu, but vows to field a competitive side at Elland Road.
Fabian Hurzeler expects a ‘tough challenge’ at Leeds, praising their unbeaten run and back five, but says Brighton will try to dominate. Albion beat Leeds 3-0 in November and chase Europe.
Kaoru Mitoma suffers a hamstring injury and misses Brighton’s final two games. Diego Gomez is fit, Mats Wieffer could return. Jack Hinshelwood targets a fourth straight Premier League goal.
Brighton release a statement on Facundo Buonanotte while analysing Leeds United’s issues ahead of the Elland Road meeting on Sunday.
