Wolves 0-3 Brighton: Seagulls shine at Molineux to dent Wolves’ European hopes

Brighton strolled to a comfortable victory at Wolves to set a new club record and deliver a hammer blow to the hosts’ European hopes.

The Seagulls posted a new record points tally in the Premier League with a comfortable 3-0 victory at Molineux.

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Alex Mac Allister recovered from an earlier penalty miss to score from the spot before Leandro Trossard and Yves Bissouma wrapped up victory.

Brighton climbed to ninth – on 44 points – to inflict Wolves’ heaviest home defeat of the season.

A third straight loss without scoring left the hosts five points above in eighth and three behind West Ham, in the final European spot.

The listless hosts never threatened and face a battle to return to Europe with three of their final four games against Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool.

They were second best from the start and Enock Mwepu drew a fine save from Jose Sa to set the tone.

The returning Ruben Neves – a surprise inclusion after being ruled out earlier in the week with a knee injury – briefly tried to dictate from deep when Brighton allowed him space.

Rayan Ait-Nouri was also finding joy on the left and it was from his cross Wolves conjured their best chance when Joao Moutinho’s shot deflected behind off Joel Veltman.

Ice in his veins. @AleMacAllister pic.twitter.com/Ir5XAknFh7

— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) April 30, 2022

But it was a rare opening for the hosts, whose form continues to escape them, and they were given a major let-off after 33 minutes.

Solly March’s cross hit Romain Saiss’ arm and, after initially being missed by the officials, referee Simon Hooper was advised to check the monitor and awarded the penalty.

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