Brighton simply didn’t have time for a slow start yesterday. Just 35 seconds into the match, the Seagulls made it clear that their European ambitions are very much alive, dismantling a shell-shocked Wolves side 3-0 at the Amex.
After a tough reality check at St James’ Park last weekend, Fabian Hurzeler’s men needed a response. They didn’t just respond; they dominated. Two goals in the opening five minutes effectively killed the contest before some fans had even found their seats.
The Quickfire Double
The tactical shift from Hurzeler was a masterstroke. With Mats Wieffer sidelined, Maxim De Cuyper stepped in and played like a man possessed. His delivery for the opener was inch-perfect, finding Jack Hinshelwood, who continues to thrive in that advanced number 10 role.
Before Wolves could even catch their breath, Brighton struck again. The energy around the stadium was electric—a far cry from the nerves seen earlier in the season. The third goal, a clinical finish from the veteran Danny Welbeck, was the cherry on top, cementing a win that keeps the South Coast club right in the hunt for a Champions League spot.
The Run to Europe
Brighton’s form has been staggering since moving Hinshelwood behind Welbeck back in February. They’ve now bagged seven wins in their last ten outings. With only two games left and a five-point gap to bridge, the “dream” of hearing the Champions League anthem at the Amex is no longer just talk—it’s a mathematical possibility.
Hurzeler, fresh off signing a new deal until 2029, seems to have found the perfect blend of youthful exuberance and tactical discipline. If they keep playing with this level of swagger, nobody will want to face them in these final weeks.
