Brighton and Hove Albion will have to put the frustration of back to back home draws behind them as they travel to Chelsea in the Premier League this Saturday.
The Seagulls have dropped points in their last two matches at the Amex Stadium with a 0-0 stalemate against newly-promoted Ipswich, followed by a fiery 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest yesterday.
Fabian Hurzeler's unbeaten team are seventh in the Premier League table with nine points from five games, while Chelsea are fifth with 10 points following their impressive 3-0 win at West Ham last Saturday. Chlesea have a number of former Brighton players among their ranks including, Rob Sanchez, Marc Cucurella, Moises Caicedo and Levi Colwill.
Hurzeler, who was shown a red card against Forest, will have to assess the fitness of key players this week ahead of their trip to Stamford Bridge.
5. Matt O'Riley - out
The £25m summer arrival from Celtic underwent ankle surgery last month and the midfielder is expected to return around Christmas time. Photo: Mike Hewitt
6. Solly March - out
The winger continues his rehab from a serious ACL injury and is hoping to be back in around four weeks Photo: Alex Broadway
7. Joao Pedro - doubt
The Albion ace has been struggling with a knock of late. He looked lively from the bench against Nottingham Forest and Hurzeler will have to assess this week if the Brazilian is fit enough to play from the start at Chelsea this Saturday Photo: Steve Bardens
8. Reece James - out
The England full back remains sidelined with a thigh injury and is expected to return late next month Photo: Jason Mowry