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 full back Joel Veltman remains doubtful ahead of Brighton’s clash with Fulham at Craven Cottage. Veltman, 32, has been a key man for Fabian Hurzeler’s team this term but missed the 1-1 draw against Southampton last Friday night due to a “small issue.”

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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.