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Manager

Dean Wilkins

Squad

2 Andrew Whing (D)
3 Kerry Mayo (D)
4 Adam Hinshelwood (D)
5 Joel Lynch (D)
6 Adam El-Abd (D)
7 Dean Cox (M)
9 Nick Forster (F)
10 Steven Thomson (M)
12 Gary Hart (F)
13 John Sullivan (G)
14 Guy Butters (D)
15 Paul Reid (M)
16 Michel Kuipers (G)
17 Glenn Murray (F)
18 Sam Rents (D)
19 Jake Robinson (F)
20 Joe Gatting (F)
21 Jonny Dixon (F)
22 Tommy Fraser (M)
23 Doug Loft (M)
24 Tommy Elphick (M)
25 Scott Chamberlain (M)
26 Wes Fogden (M)
31 Shane McFaul (D)
33 Sam Gargan

On Loan Players
27 David Martot (M) from Le Havre
28 Matt Richards (D) from Ipswich
8 Ian Westlake (M) from Leeds
11 Therry Racon (M) from Charlton

 
Last Match Line Up

Bristol R 0 - 2 Brighton
League 1


16. Michel Kuipers
2. Andrew Whing
28. Matthew Richards
5. Joel Lynch
24. Tommy Elphick
7. Dean Cox
10. Steven Thomson
11. Therry Racon
8. Ian Westlake
17. Glenn Murray (86)
9. Nicky Forster (90)

Subs

3. Kerry Mayo
20. Joe Gatting (90)
19. Jake Robinson
22. Tommy Fraser
33. Sam Gargan (86)

 
Ex-Swans

None

 
Nickname

The Seagulls


Brighton & Hove Albion
V
Swansea City

Saturday 3rd May 2008
Kick off 3:00pm

At The Withdean Stadium

Brighton v Swansea

Brighton are light in midfield with Steven Thomson a major doubt and Therry Racon having left ahead of the home clash with Swansea. Thomson has been laid low with a bug this week and is unlikely to be fit in time while Racon has been recalled one game early from his loan spell by Charlton.

Tommy Fraser is an obvious replacement for one of them in the centre while David Martot, who has recovered from a sprained ankle, or Jake Robinson could also deputise.

Gary Hart, Adam El-Abd and Adam Hinshelwood (all knee) remain on the long-term casualty list.

Youngster Sam Gargan made his Brighton debut as a late substitute against Bristol Rovers last weekend and will again hope to be involved.

Swansea boss Roberto Martinez is boosted by the return of Darren Pratley.

The midfielder missed last weekend's 4-1 thrashing of Leyton Orient as he served a one-game ban, but returns for the trip to the Withdean.

Owain Tudur-Jones deputised for Pratley against Orient - a game in which Guillem Bauza bagged a hat-trick - and Martinez must now decide whether to tinker or keep the faith with a winning side.

Midfielder Ferrie Bodde (groin) remains Martinez's only injury doubt and it would appear unlikely the 25-year-old will be risked against the Seagulls.

The Swans go into the game bidding to smash the 90-point barrier and with on-loan Manchester United Febian Brandy pushing for a starting spot.

Brighton v Swansea

Brighton have midfield worries, Steven Thomson suffering with a bug and on loan Therry Racon recalled by Charlton.

Tommy Fraser, David Martot, Jake Robinson or Sam Gargan could return, but Gary Hart, Adam El-Abd and Adam Hinshelwood (all knee) remain injured.

Midfielder Ferrie Bodde (groin) is still out for the Swans but Darren Pratley returns from suspension.

Leon Britton faces a late fitness test on his ankle ligaments, while Febian Brandy is pushing for a starting spot.

Last 5 Results

Bristol R
 0 - 2 Brighton
Brighton
 2 - 1 Hartlepool
Luton
 1 - 2 Brighton
Southend
 2 - 0 Brighton
Brighton
 2 - 3 Port Vale

Last 5 Results Against The Swans

Swansea
 1 - 0 Brighton
Swansea
 0 - 0 Brighton
Swansea
 2 - 1 Brighton
Brighton
 3 - 2 Swansea
Swansea
 1 - 2 Brighton

All Time Record

 
Swans Wins
Draws
Gillingham Wins
League
22
22
11
FA Cup
1
0
1
League Cup
0
0
1
Other
1
0
1
Total
24
22
14

League Position

Top 5 Goal Scorers

Player
League
Cup
Total
Nicky Forster
15
4
19
Glenn Murray
9
0
9
Alex Revell
6
1
7
Dean Cox
6
1
7
Dean Hammond
5
1
6

Match Officials

Referee: A Taylor
Assistant Referee: S A Child
Assistant Referee: T Mason
Fourth Official: A A Laver


Page Compiled by Paul Smith

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