High-flying Brighton welcome an out-of-sorts QPR side to the Amex for a televised Championship clash – here is all the information you need.
Newcastle have claimed the majority of the headlines at the top of the Championship this season, but Brighton are currently keeping pace with the Magpies and quietly going about their own promotion bid after several years of near misses.
A late Brighton comeback spoiled Gianfranco Zola’s first match in charge of Birmingham last weekend and showed the character of this Albion side, who simply never know when they are beaten.
The latest obstacle for Chris Hughton’s side to overcome is a QPR side who have lost five games on the spin and sit just three points above the bottom three – it is fair to say Ian Holloway’s introduction has not yet had the desired effect.
Brighton’s Glenn Murray celebrates scoring their first goal with team mates
The Key Battle – Glenn Murray vs Nedum Onuoha
Murray’s stoppage time winner at St Andrew’s capped a successful week for the forward, who also scored in the wins in Leeds and Blackburn to take his tally to 14 for the season.
12 of those have come at the Amex, so Onuoha – who has been an ever-present for the Hoops in the league this season – faces the prospect of a tough afternoon on the south coast.
QPR’s Nedum Onuoha and Brentford’s Josh Clarke in action
Last Meeting:
Anthony Knockaert starred on the last occasion these two teams met, with the wing wizard netting a brace in Brighton’s 4-0 win in April 2015.
That defeat stretched QPR’s winless run at Brighton, which dates back to 2004.
Anthony Knockaert of Brighton and Hove Albion celebrates
Recent league form – most recent last:
Brighton – DWDWWW
QPR – WLLLLL
Who’s the ref?
Overseeing proceedings will be Keith Stroud, who has been involved in eventful matches involving both Brighton and QPR already this season.
Stroud sent off Albion’s Sam Baldock in their defeat at Newcastle, while QPR’s Karl Henry was given his marching orders in the Hoops 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest which ended with 10 men on each side.
General view of The Amex Community Stadium before the game
What time is kick off?
The match starts at 12.30pm on Tuesday.
Where can I watch it?
Sky Sports 1 is the place to catch this one, with coverage beginning at 12pm.
Odds
Brighton – 3/5
Draw – 11/4
QPR – 5/1
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