Nottingham Forest striker Britt Assombalonga is not in the squad at the Amex, with boss Phillipe Montanier making six changes from the side which beat Burton 4-3 last weekend.

Michael Mancienne and Damien Perquis come in at centre-back while Pajtim Kasami makes his full debut in midfield.

Jamie Ward and Lars Veldwijk are up front.

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Substitues: Smith (GK), Cash, Iacovitti, Traore, Paterson, Vaughan, Vellios.

Brighton boss Chris Hughton returns to the XI which drew 0-0 at Derby County on the opening day of the season.

Captain Bruno continues at centre-back, with Connor Goldson (knee) and Uwe Hunemeier (groin) still yet to return from injury.

Midfielder Dale Stephens, who has been linked with a move to Burnley, is named among the substitutes and could make his first appearance of the season.

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Substitutes: Maenpaa (GK), White, Norwood, Stephens, LuaLua, Murphy, Baldock.

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Good evening and welcome to our live text commentary on tonight's Championship clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Nottingham Forest.

The Seagulls are looking for their first league win of the season while Forest are looking to make it two victories from two in the second tier.

The teams are in at the Amex Stadium - we'll have news of both line-ups shortly.