You can understand LuaLua and Ince playing tonight as they will both be gone in January so won't be invited to the clubs do, but makes you wonder why Maenpaa is playing.
Match practice. Training only goes so far. Playing verses new opposition at an actual game will keep him sharp. Long may Brighton continue in this competition. It is a joke, but gives fringe players a chance to play.
I wouldn't be se sure on Kaz leaving too. Chris may want 5 wingers as he usually includes 4 in each match day squad.