Blackburn v Brighton
Sky Bet Championship
Venue: Ewood Park
Date: Turdsday 13th December 2016
Kick-off: 19:45 GMT
Referee: Oliver Langford
Assistants: Mark Dwyer, James Wilson
Fourth official: Jeremy Simpson
Blackburn defender Charlie Mulgrew is a doubt after being taken off in Saturday's defeat by Lancashire rivals Preston with a groin strain.
Fellow defenders Tommie Hoban (shoulder) and Elliott Ward (ankle) remain out for Rovers.
Brighton left-back Gaetan Bong is available again after suspension and could replace Sebastien Pocognoli.
Winger Jamie Murphy (groin) is a doubt while midfielder Beram Kayal could return following an ankle injury.
The Seagulls are looking to extend their unbeaten run in the Championship to 15 matches and will go top of the table with victory at Ewood Park.
MATCH FACTS
[*=left]Blackburn are winless in their last eight league games against Brighton (D4 L4).
[*=left]Indeed, Brighton have won their last three against Blackburn all by a 1-0 scoreline, with each goal coming in the first half.
[*=left]Rovers are unbeaten in their last five home league games (W2 D3); they haven't had a longer run since September 2014 (nine games unbeaten).
[*=left]Brighton are unbeaten in their last 14 league games (W10 D4), conceding just five goals - picking up three more points than any other side.
[*=left]The Seagulls have kept 13 clean sheets in the league this season.
[*=left]Albion striker Glenn Murray is the third-highest goalscorer in the Championship with 12 goals, but is yet to score away from home.
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