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Tottenham vs Brighton Match Preview: Premier League Showdown

Match Context

Tottenham host Brighton at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, on 18 April 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 33. Tottenham sit 18th on 30 points with a goal difference of -11, while Brighton are 9th with 46 points and a goal difference of 6.

Tottenham Availability

Tottenham face a lengthy absentee list.

  • Ben Davies (Ankle Injury) is sidelined.
  • Mohammed Kudus (Muscle Injury) is sidelined.
  • Dejan Kulusevski (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
  • James Maddison (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
  • Wilson Odobert (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
  • Cristian Romero (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
  • Rodrigo Bentancur (Muscle Injury) is doubtful.
  • Guglielmo Vicario (Groin Injury) is doubtful.

Kudus, a leading creator with 5 assists and 2 goals, is a major blow to Tottenham’s attacking link play.

Brighton Availability

  • Lewis Dunk (Yellow Cards) is sidelined.
  • James Milner (Injury) is sidelined.
  • Sotirios Tzimas (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
  • Adam Webster (Knee Injury) is sidelined.

Impact Summary

Tottenham’s main goalscorer Richarlison (9 goals, 3 assists) is available, preserving their primary attacking outlet despite the creative loss of Kudus. For Brighton, top scorer Danny Welbeck (12 goals) is available, maintaining their cutting edge even with defensive disruptions through Dunk and Webster being sidelined. Both sides retain their principal goal threats, but Tottenham’s build-up and Brighton’s defensive stability are notably weakened.

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