Wolves secured a 1-0 victory against Brighton, earning themselves a spot in the FA Cup quarter-finals against Coventry City by fending off the Seagulls.

Tommy Doyle and Joao Gomes of Wolverhampton Wanderers celebrated a thrilling victory in the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match against Brighton & Hove Albion at Molineux on February 28, 2024. The Wolves secured a narrow 1-0 win, earning them a spot in the quarter-finals against Coventry City.

The match got off to an electrifying start as Mario Lemina struck early for Wolves, finding the back of the net in the second minute. The goal was a result of Jean-Ricner Bellegarde’s impressive run down the left wing, with his cross causing trouble for Brighton goalkeeper Jason Steele. Lemina capitalized on the spilled ball, lunging forward to poke it into the net.

With the lead in their favor, Wolves adopted a more defensive approach, allowing Brighton to have possession while remaining disciplined at the back. Brighton intensified their attacks as time ticked away, but their efforts were thwarted by a resolute Wolves defense. In the dying moments of the game, Steele had a golden opportunity to equalize as he went up for a corner, but he failed to find the target.

Despite enjoying 72% possession and taking 18 shots compared to Wolves’ nine, Brighton was left frustrated by the outstanding defensive performance of their opponents. Wolves, who had already defeated Brentford and West Brom to reach the FA Cup fifth round, will now face Championship side Coventry in the quarter-finals.

The upcoming FA Cup quarter-finals will feature a highly anticipated clash between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford. Both teams emerged victorious in their respective matches this evening, setting the stage for an enthralling encounter.