Danny Welbeck’s sixth goal of the season and Evan Ferguson’s first strike for almost a year could not see Brighton to third consecutive victory in the Premier League.
Welbeck, 33, was a doubt before the match with a back injury sustained after he scored the winner at Newcastle last week.
But he looked as sharp as ever as he latched on to Georginio Rutter’s throughball on 43 minutes and expertly finished from an angle. Substitute Ferguson made it 2-0 as he swept home an effort after fine work from fellow sub Tariq Lamptey. Wolves pulled a late one back through Aït-Nouri and it got worse for the Seagulls as Matheus Cunha fired home the leveller in added time after Mats Wieffer lost possession.
It’s two dropped points for Fabian Hurzeler’s team who dominated much of the game against a Wolves team still seeking their first win of the season.
The point keeps the Seagulls fifth in the Premier League standings with 16 points from nine matches.
Here’s how the Brighton players rated…
1.
Evan Ferguson of Brighton & Hove Albion celebrates scoring his team’s second goal with teammates during the 2-2 draw against Wolves Photo: Mike Hewitt
2. Bart Verbruggen 6-10
One vital save from Larsen’s header on 73 minutes but had little chance with either goal especially the deflected leveller. Photo: Matt McNulty
3. Joel Veltman 6-10
Another solid performance from the experienced defender. Playing some of the best football of his career under Hurzeler and disappointed not to take all three points Photo: Jack Thomas – WWFC
4. Jan Paul van Hecke 6-10
Great to to see the Netherlands defender back after his groin issue. A good defensive display and kept things nice and simple with his passing.
5. Igor Julio 6-10
The Brazilian was a late replacement for Lewis Dunk and performed well at the heart of the defence. For 80 minutes it looked to be one of his best displays in an Albion shirt Photo: GLYN KIRK
6. Pervis Estupinan 7-10
Looks back to his best after injuries and recent international break. A powerful and athletic performer down the left flank. Photo: Warren Little
7. Carlos Baleba 8-10
Playing some great football at the moment and one of the best midfielders in the Premier League on this form. Powerful, skilful and a threat from distance. Excellent but replaced by Wieffer in the closing stages. Photo: Warren Little
8. Yasin Ayari 7-10
A hardworking display from the Swede. Struggled to make an impact in the final third but flew into tackles and made a vital contribution to the match. Emerged as a key man for Hurzeler
9. Ferdi Kadioglu 7-10
A lively performance down the right flank and his best display yet in Albion shirt. Played with pace energy and skill. Replaced by Brajan Gruda Photo: Jack Thomas – WWFC
10. Georginio Rutter 8-10
Links so well with Welbeck and a lovely assist from the £40m man for the opener. Looks a very good signing for Brighton and getting fitter and stronger with each match. Replaced by Lamptey with 10 to go. Photo: Mike Hewitt
11. Danny Welbeck 8-10
Recovered from a back injury in time to take his place in the attack. Took his goal superbly well for his sixth of the season. Replaced by Evan Ferguson Photo: Warren Little
12. Kaoru Mitoma 6-10
The Japan international was back in the starting XI and never quite looked at his dynamic best. But kept pressing
13. Evan Ferguson – 7
The main positive to come from the game was Ferguson’s first goal in almost a year. Very well taken. Photo: Mike Hewitt
14. Brajan Gruda – 6
A lively performance from the German after replace Kadioglu on 72 minutes Photo: GLYN KIRK
15. Tariq Lamptey – 7
A rare outing in the Premier League for the former Chelsea man and will be happy with his assist Photo: GLYN KIRK
16. Mats Wieffer – 4
The Dutch international looked distraught at the end as his loose pass gifted possession to Wolves for their leveller
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