Brighton & Hove Albion vs Brentford *** Official Match Thread ***

[Dick Head]

Brighton v Brentford

Sky Bet Championship

Venue: The American Express Community Stadium
Date: Friday 5th February
Kick-off: 19:45 GMT
Referee: Keith Stroud
Assistants: Dean Treleaven, Marc Wilson
Fourth official: James Linington


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TEAM NEWS

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  [*=left]Brighton winger Kazenga LuaLua is fit to play against Brentford on Friday after sustaining a toe injury in the Seagulls' game with Huddersfield.
  [*=left]Striker Sam Baldock (calf) is doubtful and defender Gordon Greer (hamstring) is ruled out.
  [*=left]Brentford midfielder Lewis MacLeod could make his debut after an unfortunate spell of injuries in 2015.
  [*=left]Alan McCormack (calf), Scott Hogan and Andreas Bjelland (both cruciate damage) remain sidelined.

MATCH FACTS

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  [*=left]Brighton have won three of their last five league games at home to Brentford (D1 L1), keeping a clean sheet in each victory.
  [*=left]Brentford are unbeaten in three league meetings with the Seagulls (W2 D1) and haven't managed four without defeat since 1954 (five games).
  [*=left]After going seven league games without a win, Chris Hughton's side are now looking for their third consecutive league victory.
  [*=left]Brentford's last six goals away from home have all been scored by different players.
  [*=left]Despite failing to score in any of their previous five, Brighton have scored three goals across their last two.
  [*=left]The Bees have scored more goals away from home than any other team in the Championship this season (23).

Video Preview: Albion v Brentford

 

[KingstonSeagull]

Arghhh sick note baldock out again *grumble grumble*

 

[Seagull kimchi]

Nice one Dick Head -It's gone midnight here, I'm off to bed - Up the Seagulls.


Wheeeel draw convincingly.

 

[Quinney]

I've had an early start and going for an outrageous 4-0. By the time I get to the Amex it could be 6 or 7 (goals not pints).

 

[perseus]

Who Scored predict 1-0

https://www.whoscored.com/Matches/959270/Preview

 

[MattBackHome]

Three nil to the good guys.

 

[Ernest]

I remember Brentford giving it too much last season when they won here, I expect Bloom will have a word tonight and told them that only victory is acceptable as he won't want Benham lording it over him again

 

[Albion Robster]

Without trailing through threads...has Skalak got international clearance to play tonight?

 

[WhingForPresident]

2-1, 3 points, lovely stuff.

 

[Albion in the north]

Im happier now that [MENTION=15297]Dick Head[/MENTION] has stepped up to the plate again. Win lose or draw (I think we will win) weve done what we could.

 

[jimhigham]

Without trailing through threads...has Skalak got international clearance to play tonight?

He's Czech. EU national. Clearance not required.

Setting off shortly. Can't wait.

EDIT: That's work permit not required. International Clearance seems to be a little different and relates to the FA having ensured no contractual loose ends. I therefore revise my answer to "I don't know". Apologies.

 

[heathgate]

He's Czech. EU national. Clearance not required.

Setting off shortly. Can't wait.

Yes it is

 

[Stat Brother]

I've eaten more Cornish Brie than is humanly possible, so for that reason 2-0, Knockaert brace, both from freekicks.

 

[dazzer6666]

He's Czech. EU national. Clearance not required.

Setting off shortly. Can't wait.

EDIT: That's work permit not required. International Clearance seems to be a little different and relates to the FA having ensured no contractual loose ends. I therefore revise my answer to "I don't know". Apologies.

Well the club said it was in the announcement.........but looks as though they were expecting it before today. A formality I'd think.

http://www.seagulls.co.uk/news/arti...public-international-jiri-skalak-2933216.aspx

 

[Albion Robster]

Well the club said it was in the announcement.........but looks as though they were expecting it before today. A formality I'd think.

http://www.seagulls.co.uk/news/arti...public-international-jiri-skalak-2933216.aspx

I'll tweet Andy Naylor to obtain further info.

 

[heathgate]

Towell and Rea in squad tonight...according to the pic posted by Jiri.

 

[saafend_seagull]

Towell and Rea in squad tonight...according to the pic posted by Jiri.

Saw that.

CH won't be happy with these uploads !

 

[atomised]

Saw that.

CH won't be happy with these uploads !

More to the point. If theyre in numeric order no Zamora

 

[Dick Swiveller]

Stroud again? Seriously?

 

[heathgate]

If I am not mistaken there is a 38 on the extreme right.....he should make an appearance.