Brighton & Hove Albion vs Charlton Athletic *** Official Match Thread ***

[Dick Head]

Brighton v Charlton

Sky Bet Championship

Venue: The American Express Community Stadium
Date: Saturday 5th December 2015
Kick-off: 15:00 GMT
Referee: Keith Stroud
Assistants: Andrew Turner, Sam Purkiss
Fourth official: Lee Collins


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TEAM NEWS

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  [*=left]Championship leaders Brighton will be without Liam Rosenior (knee) when they host Charlton on Saturday.
  [*=left]Gaeten Bong is still out with a thigh problem as are striker Sam Baldock (thigh) and winger Kazenga LuaLua (groin).
  [*=left]Charlton are without skipper Johnnie Jackson (hamstring) but Ricardo Vaz Te is pushing for his first start.
  [*=left]Igor Vetokele (groin), Ahmed Kashi (heel) and Cristian Ceballos (ankle) remain sidelined through injury.

MATCH FACTS

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  [*=left]Brighton have kept clean sheets in two of the previous three league encounters with the Addicks at home, but they conceded two goals in the last fixture at the Amex in a 2-2 draw.
  [*=left]Charlton have won just one of their last nine league games against the Seagulls (D4 L4).
  [*=left]Lewis Dunk scored a brace in this fixture last season, with his 93rd-minute equaliser saving a point for Brighton.
  [*=left]Charlton have failed to score in six of the last eight Championship matches. However, in the two games when they did score, they won (L6).
  [*=left]Brighton are unbeaten in all 18 games this season and are one short of equalling the longest unbeaten run from the start of a Championship season (since 2004/05). QPR managed 19 in 2010/11.

 

[larus]

After last nights result, we need a win. Also, something has to give soon; either winning by more than 1 or losing a game.

So, weir louse.

 

[Beach Hut]

How times change so quickly, win lose or draw at least you know now that there will be a shed load of chances by us to score and we will be entertained.

Really do fancy our chances again as I think the quality will make all the difference today.

 

[Rugrat]

After last nights result, we need a win. Also, something has to give soon; either winning by more than 1 or losing a game.

So, weir louse.

I agree something has to give ...... 4-0

 

[severnside gull]

Potential banana skin or finally a win by more than one goal? Hitting the road a bit after 9 for what looks like it will be a stormy ride down. Fingers crossed the weather isn't an omen and it'll all be a bit less stressful today with a nice routine win but then again it's Brighton and nothing about this season is routine

 

[Vegas Seagull]

After last nights result, we need a win. Also, something has to give soon; either winning by more than 1 or losing a game.

So, weir louse.

1 goal win or 7-0

 

[Blue3]

Vaz Te Has a habit of scoring important goals we need to keep a tight hold of him

 

[glasfryn]

won't be greedy
2-0

 

[Mackenzie]

Charlton are in turmoil, we're absolutely flying. You know what that means.

Brighton 0-1 Charlton

 

[Notters]

How times change so quickly, win lose or draw at least you know now that there will be a shed load of chances by us to score and we will be entertained.

Well that's blown it thanks Beachy. There have been some fairly dire matches against teams near the bottom this season.

 

[BensGrandad]

This was my tip as our first defeat hope I am wrong as the chances we are creating some team is going to get a tonking could today be the day.

 

[Bevendean Hillbilly]

Easy 2-zip.

 

[Wrong-Direction]

Charlton are in turmoil, we're absolutely flying. You know what that means.

Brighton 0-1 Charlton

I'm afraid I'm feeling the same 0-1 dodgy penalty, hope we're wrong!

 

[MattBackHome]

Morning all. I'm EXCITED.

 

[Igzilla]

Morning all. I'm EXCITED.

Me too!

 

[Eggman]

4-1 Hemed hatrick hero

 

[coagulantwolf]

I've put putting off going as my AMEX record is POOR. So if we LOOSE, I apologise in advance for my presence.

 

[Hendrax]

4-1 to the good guys. Wilson hat trick to light up the Amex on a chilly December afternoon. Come on albion!

 

[pishhead]

We will concede first in the opening 10 minutes then win 4-1. Kayal with a brace, Hemed and Wilson with the others.

 

[Notters]

4-1 Hemed hatrick hero

Will he play?