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With Brighton top of league 1 and Stoke positioned 10th in the BPL this leaves the clubs 35 places between each other, which makes it Albions biggest test of the season
3 Albion Performers to watch out for
Adam El Abd
Elliott Bennett
Glenn Murray
3 Stoke Performers to watch out for
Robert Huth
Rory Delap
Kenwyne Jones
STOKE CITY
Current form
• Won two of four in league and cup; lost and failed to score in three of five.
• Unbeaten at home in 2011 (W3, D1).
Stoke's Thomas Sorensen takes over in goal from Asmir Begovic after playing in the club's three previous FA Cup ties this season.
Manager Tony Pulis's only doubt is midfielder Matthew Etherington, who has a hamstring problem.
BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION
Current form
• Won four and drawn one of an unbeaten last five in all competitions.
• Lost one of the last 11 since Christmas.
Head to Head
These clubs are meeting for the first time in five seasons.
Stoke won their most recent clash 5-1 away from home in the Championship in April 2006.
Brighton Team (according to seagulls website):
Brezovan; Calderon, Tommy Elphick, El-Abd, Painter; Bennett, Dicker, Bridcutt; Wood, Murray, Barnes.
Manager Quotes
Tony Pulis
"The chance of getting through to the quarter-finals means you're getting closer to that dream.
"Brighton are full of confidence, they're playing really well and will have no pressure on them.
"The opportunity of getting through to the quarter-finals is enormous so we need as much help as we possibly can from our supporters."
Gus Poyet
"I'm expecting them to put us under pressure and try and use their strength. They are very powerful, quick and good technically. We need to deal with that it will be difficult because there is a big difference between the two teams.
"We will not change our game at all and see if it is possible. It's difficult to press us for a long time. Premier League players are stronger so maybe they can cope.
"As a manager, it's the kind of game you want to be involved in. I hope plenty of supporters watch this special Cup game and enjoy it."
Referee: Howard Webb (South Yorkshire)
Assistant referees: Glenn Turner and Trevor Massey
Fourth official: Michael Oliver
Following a draw replay due to be played on:
Tuesday, 1 March 2011 (Kick off: 1945 GMT)
With Brighton top of league 1 and Stoke positioned 10th in the BPL this leaves the clubs 35 places between each other, which makes it Albions biggest test of the season
3 Albion Performers to watch out for
Adam El Abd
Elliott Bennett
Glenn Murray
3 Stoke Performers to watch out for
Robert Huth
Rory Delap
Kenwyne Jones
STOKE CITY
Current form
• Won two of four in league and cup; lost and failed to score in three of five.
• Unbeaten at home in 2011 (W3, D1).
Stoke's Thomas Sorensen takes over in goal from Asmir Begovic after playing in the club's three previous FA Cup ties this season.
Manager Tony Pulis's only doubt is midfielder Matthew Etherington, who has a hamstring problem.
BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION
Current form
• Won four and drawn one of an unbeaten last five in all competitions.
• Lost one of the last 11 since Christmas.
Head to Head
These clubs are meeting for the first time in five seasons.
Stoke won their most recent clash 5-1 away from home in the Championship in April 2006.
Brighton Team (according to seagulls website):
Brezovan; Calderon, Tommy Elphick, El-Abd, Painter; Bennett, Dicker, Bridcutt; Wood, Murray, Barnes.
Manager Quotes
Tony Pulis
"The chance of getting through to the quarter-finals means you're getting closer to that dream.
"Brighton are full of confidence, they're playing really well and will have no pressure on them.
"The opportunity of getting through to the quarter-finals is enormous so we need as much help as we possibly can from our supporters."
Gus Poyet
"I'm expecting them to put us under pressure and try and use their strength. They are very powerful, quick and good technically. We need to deal with that it will be difficult because there is a big difference between the two teams.
"We will not change our game at all and see if it is possible. It's difficult to press us for a long time. Premier League players are stronger so maybe they can cope.
"As a manager, it's the kind of game you want to be involved in. I hope plenty of supporters watch this special Cup game and enjoy it."
Referee: Howard Webb (South Yorkshire)
Assistant referees: Glenn Turner and Trevor Massey
Fourth official: Michael Oliver
Following a draw replay due to be played on:
Tuesday, 1 March 2011 (Kick off: 1945 GMT)
