Brighton become the latest Premier League side to welcome back 2000 supporters after a nine-month absence for this evening's match.

On having home fans back, Graham Potter told the club's website: "Just the buzz of having people there. The increase of participation in the game, the noise. They bring another dimension.

“We hope that they have a really positive impact. I am sure the players will look forward to seeing them and playing in front of them. Fans are what makes football ultimately."

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Brighton boss Graham Potter makes one change to the side that started the 1-1 draw against Liverpool in their last Premier League fixture.

Defender Tariq Lamptey is back from a ban and replaces forward Neal Maupay, who drops to the bench.

Brighton XI: Ryan, White, Webster, Dunk, Lamptey, Veltman, Bissouma, Gross, March, Connolly, Welbeck

Subs: Steele, Trossard, Maupay, Jahanbakhsh, Alzate, Burn, Bernardo

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Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl sticks with the side that began their 3-2 defeat to Manchester United in their last Premier League match.

However, forward Danny Ings returns to the bench after a month out with a knee injury, as does winger Nathan Redmond, who has had a hamstring problem.

Southampton: McCarthy, Walker-Peters, Bednarek, Vestergaard, Bertrand, Armstrong, Ward-Prowse, Romeu, Djenepo, Walcott, Adams

Subs: Forster, Stephens, Long, Ings, Redmond, Salisu, Diallo

Danny Ings' return to training last week was a huge boost for Southampton heading into a demanding festive schedule.

Ings has missed over a month of action with a knee problem, last featuring in his side's 4-3 win at Aston Villa on 1 November.

It's been one win, one draw and one defeat for Saints in his absence - but is he fit enough to return tonight?

Let's find out.

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The weekend may be over, but the football certainly isn't.

We have Premier League action from the South Coast to bring you this Monday evening, as Brighton and Southampton lock horns at the Amex Stadium.

Welcome all!