Brighton v Brentford
Sky Bet Championship
Venue: The American Express Community Stadium
Date: Saturday 10th September 2016
Kick-off: 15:00 BST
Referee: Scott Duncan
Assistants: Akil Howson, Robert Hyde
Fourth official: David Rock
Brighton winger Kazenga LuaLua (knee) is a doubt while striker Sam Baldock serves a one-match ban.
With Liam Rosenior (ankle) out, Sebastien Pocognoli may make his first start after joining from West Brom.
Brentford boss Dean Smith could hand debuts to Sullay Kaikai but fellow transfer deadline day signing Rico Henry (shoulder) is out.
Forward Lasse Vibe is suspended following his dismissal in the draw with Sheffield Wednesday.
Defender Yoann Barbet may return after an ankle injury but Alan Judge (broken leg) is a long-term absentee.
Analysis
BBC Sussex's Johnny Cantor: "Brighton will be looking to continue their impeccable home record this season against Brentford, having won their last three home games in all competitions, scoring 10 goals without conceding.
"Dale Stephens and Anthony Knockaert stayed at the club despite interest from the Premier League in the transfer window and the squad has been boosted by the news that Lewis Dunk has signed a new five-year deal.
"The next seven games, in the space of 22 days, will give an indication as to whether Albion have the depth required - and the strike power up front - to mount another concerted promotion push."
BBC Radio London's Billy Reeves: "Dan Bentley has made more saves than any other goalkeeper in the Championship this season, which either suggests he was a smart purchase for Bees or their defence is a bit leaky.
"Most Brentford experts believe flying winger Sullay Kaikai, signed on loan from Crystal Palace, will go straight into the team, but there's no consensus as to who will make way.
"Brighton were one of the pre-season favourites for promotion and are arguably Brentford's biggest test to date. It remains to be seen how long the Bees can be considered a work in progress."
MATCH FACTS
[*=left]Brighton have kept six clean sheets in their last eight league games against the Bees (W4 D2 L2).
[*=left]Brentford have only won one of their last six away league trips to Brighton, a 1-0 win in January 2015 courtesy of an Andre Gray strike..
[*=left]Brighton are unbeaten in 12 home league games (W9 D3), a run stretching back to January - the longest current home unbeaten run in the Championship.
[*=left]The Bees have lost three of the last four league away trips and won one, although that victory was a thumping 5-1 triumph at Huddersfield in the last game of the season.
[*=left] Brentford's Sam Saunders is one of three Championship players to have come on as a substitute in all five games so far this season, along with Andre Green (Aston Villa) and Stefan Payne (Barnsley).
