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PUBLISHED
07:00 29th January 2015
by James Hilsum
Dale Stephens will continue his comeback from a long-term ankle injury when Brighton & Hove Albion’s under-21s host Cambridge United at the American Express Elite Football Performance Centre today, kick-off 1pm.The midfielder played the opening 30 minutes for Simon Ireland’s side against Middlesbrough on Monday, and has been named in the starting 11 once again for this Final Third Development League Cup match.
This is Albion’s third game in the group stages of competition, following a 2-0 win and a 0-0 draw against MK Dons and Luton Town respectively as they aim to finish in the top two and progress into the knockout stages.
Ireland is set to make five changes to the team that started the match against Boro, with Harry Doherty, Rob Hunt, Charlie Harris, Robin Deen and Jimmy Muitt all included in the line-up after being named as substitutes on Monday.
George Cole is named on the bench after recovering from an ankle injury, along with under-18 players Bailey Vose and Ben Barclay.
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A limited number of 100 tickets are still available to season ticket holders only on a strictly first-come, first-serve basis.Season ticket holders must apply for their ticket online or via the Albion Booking Line on 0844 327 1901.
Once purchased, supporters must collect their paper ticket from the Amex in order to gain access to the match.
There will be food and drink available to purchase on the day and gates open at 12.30pm. Fans are also advised that parking is limited at the training ground.
ALBION (probable team): Doherty; Barry, Dallison, Pappoe, Hunt; Deen, Rea, Harris; Muitt, Stephens, Davis. Subs: Vose (GK), Barclay, Wiltshire, Starkey, Cole.
[h=3]ALBION V NOTTINGHAM FOREST
[/h]SATURDAY 7TH FEBRUARY, KICK-OFF 3PM
[h=3]ALBION V BIRMINGHAM
[/h]SATURDAY 21ST FEBRUARY, KICK-OFF 3PM
[h=3]ALBION V LEEDS
[/h]TUESDAY 24TH FEBRUARY, KICK-OFF 7:45PM
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