US EditionBrighton Player Ratings vs Wolves: Two 8s but Also a Pair of 4s as Albion Strike Late to Salvage Point
Jan Paul van Hecke’s 86th-minute header earned Brighton a 1-1 draw at Wolves who remain without a league win after their manager was sent off early in the match.
- On Sunday the match at Molineux finished 1-1 as Jan Paul van Hecke's late header denied Wolves their first win, Brighton securing a draw.
- Following Vitor Pereira's dismissal, Wolves took the lead when Marshall Munetsi's volley deflected in off Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen, seconds later at Molineux.
- Wolves managed just 0.56 xG compared with Brighton's 1.15 xG, wasting chances including Jhon Arias blasting over and Jorgen Strand Larsen hitting the post, while Sam Johnstone made five vital saves.
- The draw leaves Wolverhampton Wanderers bottom with two points and still seeking a first league win, while Brighton & Hove Albion move up to 12th place on nine points and extend an unbeaten run to four matches.
- Ahead of the international break, Wolves travel to Sunderland on October 18 while Brighton host Newcastle United at the Amex; Wolves have made 25 changes to their starting XI this season.
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Wolves coach speaks out on manager Vitor Pereira's red card: 'We lost our minds'
Vitor Pereira’s frustration cost him at Molineux (Picture: Getty Images) Wolves assistant manager Luis Miguel has apologised on behalf of Vitor Pereira after his red card on Sunday, saying: ‘We lost our minds!’ There was hope at Molineux that the home side were on course for their first win of the Premier League season as they led Brighton thanks to a Bart Verbruggen own goal after 21 minutes. They held onto that lead until the 86th minute when …
Wolves 1-1 Brighton, Premier League: Van Hecke's Late Header Prolongs Hosts' Search For First Win
Wolves have made 25 changes to their starting XI in the Premier League this season. Through the first seven games of a single campaign, only two sides have ever made more (29 by Manchester United in 2001-02 and 26 by Manchester City in 2012-13)
Irish News
Football Mad! ⚽️🤪Fabian Hurzeler feels Brighton deserved more than a late equaliser at Wolves
The teams shared two points at Molineux.
Soccer-Pereira sees red as toothless Wolves remain winless
WOLVERHAMPTON, England (Reuters) -Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Vitor Pereira was sent off as his side remained the only club in England's top four divisions without a league win after a 1-1 home draw with Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on Sunday. Read full story
The Independent
Jan Paul van Hecke’s late header for Brighton denies Wolves a first win
Wolves manager Vitor Pereira was given a red card in the first half.
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