We all, of course, focus on the results at U-23 level (and U-18 level - at least, those of us who take any notice) but fundamentally both those sides exist for one reason - the development of players who will ultimately progress into the Albion first team (or, as a secondary consideration...
There are full debuts in Premier League 2 for second-year scholar Ryan Longman and first-year scholar Ted Jenks (meaning 3 scholars start, including Haydon Roberts).
Connolly has recovered from injury and Gyokeres is back from his goalscoring exploits for Sweden in Qatar:-
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It is, of course, being shown live on LFC TV. You can sign up and get the first month free, according to this - 6.30pm GMT: Watch LFC U23s v Brighton live