Brighton & Hove Albion vs Sheffield Wednesday *** Official Match Thread ***

[Dick Head]

Brighton v Sheffield Wednesday

Sky Bet Championship

Venue: The American Express Community Stadium
Date: Tuesday 8th March 2016
Kick-off: 19:45 GMT
Referee: Darren Drysdale
Assistants: Matt Foley, Robert Hyde
Fourth official: Keith Stroud


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TEAM NEWS

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  [*=left]Brighton manager Chris Hughton has no new selection problems for the visit of Sheffield Wednesday.
  [*=left]Full-back Gaeten Bong (thigh) is back in training and captain Gordon Greer is available after recovering from a hamstring problem.
  [*=left]Sheffield Wednesday will once again be without striker Fernando Forestieri, who completes a two-game ban.
  [*=left]Defenders Liam Palmer and Joe Bennett are both pushing for recalls, as is midfielder Sam Hutchinson.

MATCH FACTS

• 
  [*=left]Brighton have failed to score in each of their last four matches against Sheffield Wednesday.
  [*=left]The Owls have won three and lost none of their previous six contests with the Seagulls.
  [*=left]The Seagulls have won their last four home league games, netting 12 goals in the process.
  [*=left]Sheffield Wednesday have scored just one goal in their last four Championship games.
  [*=left]Fernando Forestieri has been sent off in his last two appearances for the Owls.

The Big Match Preview: Spotlight on Sheffield Wednesday

 

[Mo Gosfield]

Looking at the stats we seem to have a poor record against them and from memory, I don't remember too many successes over the years. We have our mojo back and they seem to be having a minor blip, with goals drying up. They are a good side but the loss of Forestieri is a big blow for them. Four points was needed from these two games and after the draw at Preston, we must win this. If we slip up and Burnley win, we will need at least 8 points to overtake them and that is going to be a big ask over ten games.

 

[Normski1989]

Another tough game for the Seagulls. But SW are failing to score and our defence has been solid, so nicking a goal just might be enough. I'm predicting 1-0 to the Albion.

 

[Triggaaar]

Well thanks to the OP, at least we've got a chance.

 

[Mo Gosfield]

Another tough game for the Seagulls. But SW are failing to score and our defence has been solid, so nicking a goal just might be enough. I'm predicting 1-0 to the Albion.

Similar feeling myself. 1-0 will do.

 

[Saturn]

We don't have the greatest records against this lot but if there was ever a time we look likely to break that streak, surely it's today? Best squad we've had in years, on home turf and in good form versus an out-of-sorts lot that are missing a couple of key personnel.

2-1.

 

[Beach Hut]

I'm so excited

 

[perseus]

We are expected to win 2-1

https://www.whoscored.com/Matches/959051/Preview

Set the timer on your mobile phones (do you know how to do this?) for the four minutes of injury time.

 

[perseus]

We don't have the greatest records against this lot but if there was ever a time we look likely to break that streak, surely it's today? Best squad we've had in years, on home turf and in good form versus an out-of-sorts lot that are missing a couple of key personnel.

2-1.

We usually beat them when it matters!

 

[Brightonfan1983]

One grumble about the preview video (unobtrusive music is a massive plus though) if I may... lots of text about a goalscorer over footage of said goalscorer scoring goals, is very annoying. Sorry to be blunt.

We're now going to lose tonight. 2-0.

 

[MattBackHome]

I think the nerves are contributing to my excitement for this one - going to be a long day at work.

 

[Petee]

We are expected to win 2-1

https://www.whoscored.com/Matches/959051/Preview

Set the timer on your mobile phones (do you know how to do this?) for the four minutes of injury time.

Usually quite interested in the details on whoscored.com but they have Forestieri (suspended) in the probable lineup sooooo......

 

[perseus]

Usually quite interested in the details on whoscored.com but they have Forestieri (suspended) in the probable lineup sooooo......

I did comment about that. Please vote for the expected score. I reckon 2-1.

https://www.whoscored.com/Matches/959051/Preview

 

[Mellotron]

Starting to get the first "final straight" nerves.

Getting pretty serious now.

 

[sydney]

let's do these northern dins....please , if we cant do them can we draw 2 all please.....

 

[sydney]

Starting to get the first "final straight" nerves.

Getting pretty serious now.

kayal has no nerves....the guy is a machine , a whitish michael essien , if sidwell %stephens can back him up we will piss this league......willthe right team get played...?? stockdale , bruno , goldson , greer , rosenior , sidwell , stephens , kayal , murphy , baldock , wilson..........goodnight wednesday..... bench..manananapeaaeeena , inigo , dunk , lualua , skalaka , knocckaert......swap knockaert for sidwell if you wish..xx

 

[Dick Swiveller]

Fourth official: Keith Stroud

For the love of God, don't let the ref get injured.

 

[GT49er]

kayal has no nerves....the guy is a machine , a whitish michael essien , if sidwell %stephens can back him up we will piss this league......willthe right team get played...?? stockdale , bruno , goldson , greer , rosenior , sidwell , stephens , kayal , murphy , baldock , wilson..........goodnight wednesday..... bench..manananapeaaeeena , inigo , dunk , lualua , skalaka , knocckaert......swap knockaert for sidwell if you wish..xx

Yeh, let's rip them apart without either of our top goal scorers anywhere near the squad................

 

[AmexRuislip]

Win!��

 

[sydney]

Yeh, let's rip them apart without either of our top goal scorers anywhere near the squad................

yeh....that team is meant to score goals whilst resting the meek.....go at them from the start with that team , we will score goals...........