Albion v Burnley
PREMIER LEAGUE
Venue: The American Express Community Stadium
Date: Friday 6th November 2020
Kick-off: 17:30 GMT
Referee: The Complete And Utter Shyster
Assistants: Ian Hussin, Daniel Robathan
Fourth Official: John Brooks
VAR: Michael Oliver
Additional VAR: Stephen Child
TEAM NEWS
Brighton striker Neal Maupay is back in contention after being left out against Tottenham for disciplinary reasons.
Lewis Dunk completes a ban, while Solly March and Alireza Jahanbakhsh will be assessed, but Tariq Lamptey should be fit despite being withdrawn against Spurs because of cramp.
Burnley captain Ben Mee could make his first appearance of the season after recovering from a thigh injury.
Johann Berg Gudmundsson may also return from a minor calf problem.
Phil Bardsley is available again after a period of self-isolation following a positive coronavirus test, but Erik Pieters and Jack Cork remain injured.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
[*=left]Brighton beat Burnley 2-1 at Turf Moor on the final day of last season, but that is their only win in six Premier League fixtures against the Clarets (D3, L2).
[*=left]Burnley are unbeaten in the past four league meetings at the Amex Stadium, although three of those games ended in draws.
[*=left]Brighton have won just one of their past 12 Premier League home matches (D5, L6), and are winless in seven at the Amex Stadium since beating Arsenal in June.
[*=left]The Seagulls could fail to win at least two of their opening eight top-flight fixtures for the first time in their history on Friday.
[*=left]Graham Potter's side have allowed their opponents just 21 shots on target in this season's Premier League, a joint-low with Manchester City, who have played one game fewer.
[*=left]Albion have won five of their six top-flight matches played on a Friday, including both games played at the Amex Stadium.
[*=left]The Clarets are without a victory in seven Premier League matches, their longest winless run since an eight-game streak two years ago. That sequence ended with a 1-0 victory against Brighton in December 2018.
[*=left]Burnley have made their worst start to a league season, claiming one point from six matches.
[*=left]Sean Dyche's side did not have a single shot on target against Chelsea last weekend, and overall have registered a league-low 18 attempts on goal this season.
[*=left]Chris Wood has scored eight goals in his 16 league matches against Brighton, more than against any other side.
[*=left]Johann Berg Gudmundsson could make his 100th Premier League appearance.
. We’re loose
