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Updated at May 8, 2026, 08:34
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Lewis Dunk, Solly March and James Milner return to bolster the Seagulls' midfield and defense, providing the veteran stability needed to secure vital points against Wolves at the Amex.

Albion have been handed a major boost, with their captain and a familiar figure back available.

Fabian Hürzeler has confirmed the team news for Wolves' trip down to the Amex this weekend.

The Seagulls will certainly be expecting a win against the already relegated side. 

Who is available?

James Milner and Solly March are back available. 

Checks will be made on both Mats Wieffer and Diego Gomez, and Albion captain Lewis Dunk has returned to full training.

Overall, most players will be available as normal for a vital run-in fixture this weekend. 

What does this mean?

Some very good news for Albion here, ironically with the two old heads in Milner and Dunk. Milner has had a strong end to the season under Hürzeler, spearheading the impressive turn in form, and seemingly taking the place of the young players to add calmness and stability to the side. 

Albion had arguably missed having Milner available when he was struck by injury, and it showed in the performances since.

Much of the midfield depended on him, and his stable presence guided Albion out of a very bad run of form. 

Dunk's availability comes at a good time, too.

The Albion skipper has missed recent games, with Olivier Boscagli covering in the meantime. While Boscagli has had good games as a front-foot defender, Dunk brings more than one side of the game to the pitch. It would be safe to say that Albion have missed him, and if he is back available, especially after the previous trip at Newcastle, a switch back to having the main captain in the starting XI would make a lot of sense. 

Wieffer and Gomez have both had very strong seasons at Brighton.

The latter has been renowned as the ultimate box-crashing midfielder, popping up with vital goals throughout. While the Paraguayan isn't the typical flair-type midfielder, his ability to score goals cannot be ignored, and combined with his work rate, makes him a big miss for Albion in midfield. One player who truly staked his value on Hürzeler's side, despite fan opinions at times throughout the season. 

Wieffer has been the preferred right-back over Joel Veltman, despite being a natural midfielder. His absence allows a good opportunity for his fellow Dutchman to have a run in the side, but it is clear that Wieffer has been Hürzeler's main option.

His absence will be noticed, as he is capable of coming up with goals and assists, but ultimately having a natural right-back in the starting side could be that difference for 'stability' that Albion need in their late push for European football. 

Solly March is back for Brighton, but whether his fitness will see him into the side remains to be seen. For most Albion fans, simply having his name return to the squad would be enough to get them excited.