For this week's BBC article we discuss why Wolves still can't solve the Brighton puzzle and what that means for the summer.
Brighton have a knack for spoiling Wolves’ party, and the latest defeat was a reminder that the “manager of the month curse” is alive and well at Molineux.
For Wolves supporters, the Seagulls’ recent record is enough to give a sinking feeling before kick-off. Time after time, Wolves have not solved Brighton’s puzzle. Their press, quick transitions and tactical shape always seem to catch Wolves out.
Wolves’ first half offered glimpses of control and a few decent spells, but after conceding a penalty – another mistake that is all too familiar – it felt like things were not going to go our way. There was little urgency and the home crowd felt the disappointment.
It was not a thrashing, but it hurt because Wolves were mostly undone by themselves. Brighton’s discipline and shape made the difference. Wolves had more of the ball but did not threaten enough. The creative spark just was not there.
Matheus Cunha dropped much deeper than usual, missing his usual impact up front and his costly challenge for the penalty gave Brighton their opener. Goncalo Guedes had moments but could not convert. When corners and free-kicks came Wolves’ way, they led to nothing. Wolves seemed to lose all their attacking intent.
A slip in concentration led to Brighton’s second goal and Wolves just could not recover.
For fans, the loss felt avoidable. Brighton were not outstanding, but still beat us again. The frustration is clear: without more creativity, pace, or a real goal threat, Wolves will keep finding teams like Brighton hard to break down. Looking ahead, summer recruitment needs to focus on fixing these issues.
It would be a shame if Wolves just limp over the line. We need to keep recent momentum going, find that missing spark and set the tone for next year.
