Wolverhampton Wanderers host Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday afternoon planning to return to winning ways after being given per week to try to get over their 2-1 defeat to Bolton Wanderers.
Championship leaders Brighton currently hold a commanding advantage near the top of the division, but they also will be conscious of they cannot afford any complacency against their inconsistent opponents.
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Earlier now, Wolves boss Kenny Jackett and us president Jez Moxey defended the club's decision regarding many matters that arose over the transfer window, but it's only through the next month or two when their judgement calls is going to be proven right or wrong.
The club's supporters will still be reeling from your sale of long-serving defender Richard Stearman as well as a lack of an alternative for the injury-stricken Nouha Dicko, and tensions could rise should Wolves not deliver an optimistic result a few days ago.
Just two victories have already been recorded in six games, leaving the club in 15th position, and even though they have played a game title less than nearly all their rivals, their current standing just isn't deemed sufficiently good by their passionate following.
Most from the attention with the past month has surrounded striker Benik Afobe, on the other hand inexperienced defence must quickly be prepared for the departure of experienced leader Stearman ahead on the inevitable battles they may face through until Christmas.
Three points in the weekend would go somehow to satisfying the demand of supporters for improved results, but what exactly is largely a squad may require time to get the consistency necessary to become a regular part with the top half from the table.
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Brighton & Hove Albion
After making early running from the Championship, supporters of Brighton may have already been half-expecting the international break to hinder their progress, but Chris Hughton has continued to function his magic within the South Coast.
Back-to-back home wins over Hull City and Rotherham United have got the Seagulls five points clear from the chasing pack and there is a determination for the club to create on what is a huge dream start.
Some of the success can be used down to Tomer Hemed, who's got taken the league by storm with five goals as part of his first seven games, on the other hand defence is every bit as responsible after looking resolute aside from an 11-minute spell against Ipswich Town at Portman Road.
Hughton will endeavour to keep his team's feet within the ground, however they will be aware each win is only going to increase their cushion in advance of a demanding winter schedule which will see clubs in the top and bottom from the standings grab results against 1 another.
Brighton can take belief from other recent record against Wolves, but expectation is building in the Amex Stadium, that is in stark comparison on their struggles of last season, and it also remains to be noticed how they are going to react.
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Team News
Brighton forward Bobby Zamora will probably remain for the bench despite making two substitute appearances within the last seven days.
Unless any injuries occur inside the build-up to your game, Hughton is unlikely to be tempted into any changes, meaning companies Lewis Dunk, Jake Forster-Caskey and Rohan Ince should remain about the bench.
Winger Kazenga LuaLua could suffer a similar fate when he returns on the squad after being suspended in midweek for collecting five yellow cards.
Wolves attacker Adam Le Fondre needs to be fit despite sustaining a knock to his ankle in training, but club captain Danny Batth is just not in contention despite making his return from the lengthy layoff within an Under-21 game last weekend.
Wide player Nathan Byrne could be handed his debut after signing for your club from Swindon Town on deadline day, while Kevin McDonald might be recalled for the first-team squad.
Wolverhampton Wanderers possible starting lineup:
Martinez; Doherty, Ebanks-Landell, Hause, Golbourne; Henry, Edwards, Coady, Byrne; Afobe, Le Fondre
Brighton & Hove Albion possible starting lineup:
Stockdale; Bruno, Greer, Hunemeier, Bong; Murphy, Stephens, Kayal, March; Hemed, Baldock
Head To Head
In the 16 previous meetings involving the two sides, Brighton have won eight times in comparison to just the two victories for Wolves.
Three on the last four encounters have resulted in draws, while Wolves are yet to recorded three points over Brighton since 2006.
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