Brighton & Hove Albion vs Bristol City *** Official Match Thread ***

[Dick Head]

Brighton v Bristol City

Sky Bet Championship

Venue: The American Express Community Stadium
Date: Tuesday 20th October 2015
Kick-off: 19:45 BST
Referee: Ian Williamson
Assistants: Carl Brook, Matt Foley
Fourth official: Mike Bull


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TEAM NEWS

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  [*=left]Brighton's Kazenga LuaLua and Gordon Greer will have late tests, the former having been out for a month with a groin injury.
  [*=left]Bobby Zamora, the match-winner against Leeds, could start. Winger Jamie Murphy completes a three-game ban.
  [*=left]City boss Steve Cotterill will make late decisions on several players with minor injuries.
  [*=left]Korey Smith returned against Nottingham Forest after a month out with a groin injury and he could start in midfield.

MATCH FACTS

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  [*=left] Brighton are unbeaten in four league games against the Robins (W3 D1), keeping a clean sheet in each.
  [*=left] The last three meetings between these sides in Brighton have finished 2-0, once in Bristol City's favour.
  [*=left]The Seagulls remain the only unbeaten team in the top four tiers of English football this season.
  [*=left]The Robins have only failed to score in one of their last 14 league games on the road.

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

Need a win to maintain the 4 point gap, as it's pretty certain that at least 1 of the 4 teams on 21 points, will get 3 points.

 

[sdmartin1]

The Robins have only failed to score in one of their last 14 league games on the road.

Quite a worrying statistic. Didn't they beat Middlesbrough away earlier in the season? No easy games...

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

Very nervous already....

 

[Dumseagull]

I don't want us to lose ever again! This winning malarkey feels great! Can we please cling on to 1st place as long as possible?

 

[spence]

I'm still buzzing after our win at Elland Road

 

[Craven Wine]

Are banana skins ever useful? Having said that we are doing well!

 

[Wrong-Direction]

This has loss written all over it, its up to the lads to carry on this run ultimately

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

I am nervous, they looked good against Forest- hoping that's down to how bad Forest are.

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

Very nervous already....

Fear not, Zamora hatrick tonight.

 

[SweatyMexican]

The thread was good, so wheel win.

 

[RandyWanger]

Wheel win 2-0

 

[shaolinpunk]

The Argus says that Greer (knee) and Rosenior (dead leg) are both major doubts.

With Kaz still injured and Murphy suspended, will Manu make his first start?

Also, if Greer's out that means Goldson will be in the squad for the first time.

 

[Triggaaar]

A good match thread is no guarantee of a victory, but it's a good start and I'm delighted by how seriously Dick Head is taking his responsibility. Another early posting, to lessen the chance of some idiot like tomandjerry ruining it again.

Also, if Greer's out that means Goldson will be in the squad for the first time.

Undoubtedly.

 

[StonehamPark]

The Argus says that Greer (knee) and Rosenior (dead leg) are both major doubts.

With Kaz still injured...

Is Kaz definitely out for tonight's game?

 

[Notters]

and and AND Hove Albion.

 

[stss30]

The Argus says that Greer (knee) and Rosenior (dead leg) are both major doubts.

With Kaz still injured and Murphy suspended, will Manu make his first start?

Also, if Greer's out that means Goldson will be in the squad for the first time.

Is Kaz still injured? I thought he was still a 'possible' for tonight's game. If he is I can see Calde and March starting, with Elvis as an impact sub.

 

[Notters]

Is Kaz definitely out for tonight's game?

Is Kaz still injured? I thought he was still a 'possible' for tonight's game. If he is I can see Calde and March starting, with Elvis as an impact sub.

It says "will be more likely to make his return against Preston" on the official website, but I suppose he could make a cheeky substitute appearance?

 

[shaolinpunk]

Is Kaz definitely out for tonight's game?

"Kazenga LuaLua, missing for the fourth match running with groin trouble, remains on course to be available for Preston’s visit on Saturday when Jamie Murphy returns from a three-match ban."

 

[StonehamPark]

"Kazenga LuaLua, missing for the fourth match running with groin trouble, remains on course to be available for Preston’s visit on Saturday when Jamie Murphy returns from a three-match ban."

Ah thanks for clarifying, was really hoping to see him out there tonight.

Is the above from The Argus, BBC, Seagulls?