Brighton dominated Wolves with a commanding 3-0 victory at the Amex Stadium, with Jack Hinshelwood and Lewis Dunk striking within the opening five minutes to set the tone for a one-sided encounter.
Brighton entered the match in eighth place with 50 points from 35 games. Wolves arrived bottom of the table, struggling with just 18 points and staring down the barrel of relegation. The visitors' recent form offered little hope, arriving on the south coast without a win in their last five matches.
The home side wasted no time asserting their authority. Hinshelwood opened the scoring in just the first minute, catching Wolves cold with an early breakthrough. The advantage doubled within four minutes when Dunk headed home to give Brighton a commanding start.
Wolves offered minimal resistance in the early stages. Brighton controlled possession with ease, dominating the ball and dictating play. The hosts created numerous chances and could have extended their lead further before the interval.
Mitoma received a yellow card in the 24th minute as Brighton's intensity occasionally tipped over. Despite the caution, the hosts maintained their grip on the contest. Wolves failed to register a single shot on target during the opening 45 minutes.
The second half followed a similar pattern. Brighton continued to press forward while Wolves struggled to create any meaningful attacking threat. Hwang Hee-Chan picked up a yellow card in the 49th minute as the visitors grew increasingly frustrated.
Andre received a caution in the 68th minute as Wolves' discipline deteriorated. The visitors had offered nothing of note going forward throughout the match. Brighton's defensive solidity remained intact, with goalkeeper saves proving unnecessary.
Yankuba Minteh sealed the victory in the 86th minute with a third goal. The late strike put the contest beyond doubt and capped a dominant performance from the hosts. Brighton's attacking quality proved too much for a Wolves side lacking cohesion.
Brighton finished with 13 shots, six on target, and 73 percent possession. Wolves managed just four shots, with only one finding the target. The expected goals metric told the story: Brighton 1.46, Wolves 0.42. Maxim De Cuyper starred for the hosts with a 9.2 rating and two assists.
The victory kept Brighton in eighth place with 50 points. Wolves' defeat confirmed their continued struggles near the bottom of the table with just 18 points. The gulf in quality between the sides could not have been clearer on this May afternoon.
