Winger Solly March could make his return before Christmas after more than a year out with a serious knee injury: "He said to me yesterday, 'Gaffer I’m ready'. I think it’s important that we calm him down and give him the time to be prepared for a Premier League game after all this time. We don’t want to make two steps at one time."

Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler will serve a touchline ban on Thursday evening against Fulham at Craven Cottage. The fiery German will have to watch on from the stands after yellow card and altercation with Southampton boss Russell Martin during and after their 1-1 draw at the Amex Stadium last Friday.

Kaouru Mitoma was struggling with an injury after Brighton’s draw with Southampton on Friday night, leaving him a doubt for their clash with Fulham on Thursday. The Japan international scored in the 1-1 draw with the Saints but was clearly in pain late on after a clash with Southampton’s Tyler Dibling.