Brighton & Hove Albion put on a clean, controlled Premier League display at the American Express Stadium, beating Wolverhampton 3-0 in Round 36. Two early headers set the tone before a late finish wrapped it up. On Sofascore, the hosts stacked strong Ratings across the pitch, led by a standout on the left.

A flying start at the Amex

Brighton were 1-0 up after 61 seconds. Jack Hinshelwood met a pinpoint Maxim De Cuyper cross with a firm header. Four minutes later it was copy-and-paste. De Cuyper crossed again and captain Lewis Dunk headed in for 2-0.

The numbers back the burst. Brighton won 90% of their first-half aerial duels and scored both big chances in that period. By halftime, Wolves hadn’t registered a shot.

De Cuyper runs the left flank

This was De Cuyper’s night. The Brighton full-back delivered two assists, created three big chances and completed 4 of 7 crosses. He led the match with six key passes and 1.10 expected assists, earning a 9.5 Sofascore Rating.

Dunk added authority at both ends with 106 touches, five aerials won and a goal for an 8.3 Sofascore Rating. Hinshelwood was sharp between the lines and in the box, scoring with a header for an 8.1. Yankuba Minteh sealed it on 86 minutes with a left-foot strike and finished on 8. Kaoru Mitoma impressed before a 58-minute injury substitution.