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Brentford

Gustavo Nunes made his first Brentford appearance following his arrival last summer at Arsenal last week and he'll hope for more minutes here.
The Brazilian may have to settle for a spot on the bench again, however, with Thomas Frank potentially opting for an unchanged XI for this one.
Igor Thiago, Fabio Carvalho, Aaron Hickey and Josh Dasilva continue to miss out.
Brighton & Hove Albion

Jan Paul van Hecke returns from a ban, with Carlos Baleba expected to push back into midfield for Saturday's trip to Brentford.
Danny Welbeck may be the man to make way for Van Hecke, with Joao Pedro in line to lead the charge.
Kaoru Mitoma missed the 2-2 draw with Leicester and will be assessed, while a further eight players continue to miss out.
LIVE Text Commentary
90+21'

The referee blows for the end of today's match.
90+20'

No one likes to see incidents like this. Jan Paul van Hecke (Brighton) is taken from the field on a stretcher after what looked like a head injury and is replaced by Eiran Cashin.
90+16'

The medics signal that Yunus Emre Konak (Brentford) will take no further part in the game after possibly suffering concussion after that knock to the head. Gustavo Nunes sprints onto the pitch to replace him.
90+12'

Yunus Emre Konak (Brentford) is having a really tough time right now. We are about to find out how serious his injury is.
90+12'

Jan Paul van Hecke (Brighton) is lying on the ground after being tackled and the physio comes onto the pitch to give him medical treatment.
90+11'

Sepp van den Berg (Brentford) rises above the defence to meet a cross from the corner. His timing is good, but he directs his header just a few inches wide of the left post.
90+11'

Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford) is about to take a corner kick.
90+10'

Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford) connects with a precise cross inside the goalmouth and shoots. One of the defending players reacts in time and clears the ball to safety. The referee points to the corner flag and Brentford will take a corner.
90+9'

Diego Gomez (Brighton) wastes a big opportunity. He shoots from the free kick just outside the box, but his poor effort goes miles wide of the right post.
90+7'

Jan Paul van Hecke (Brighton) violates the rules and gets a yellow card.
90+7'

The expression of the referee Tim Robinson is crystal clear. This behaviour won't be tolerated. Nathan Michael Collins (Brentford) is shown a yellow card.
90+5'

It's in the back of the net! Mathias Jensen sends a cross in from the set piece and Christian Norgaard (Brentford) leaps high to connect with it on the edge of the 6-yard box. His close-range header goes inside the left post and the score changes to 4:2.
90+4'

Tim Robinson shows a yellow card to Pervis Estupinan (Brighton) for a tough tackle.
90+1'

Mathias Jensen (Brentford) infringed the rules and goes into the book. Tim Robinson pulls out a yellow card.
90

The fourth official shows 8 min. of added time.
89'

The referee signals a substitution. Simon Adingra (Brighton) is brought on as a substitute for Mats Wieffer.
87'

Thomas Frank has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Yunus Emre Konak (Brentford) replacing Kevin Schade.
87'

Here comes a substitution. Mikkel Damsgaard is given a rest as he is replaced by Vitaly Janelt (Brentford).
87'

Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton) takes a rebound on the edge of the box and slams the ball well wide of the right post.
87'

A good clearance by a defender means the corner comes to nothing for Brighton.
85'

The ball is whipped in from the corner by Yasin Ayari (Brighton), but one of the defenders gets it clear.
85'

Diego Gomez (Brighton) gets to the rebound just outside the box, but his attempt is blocked by one of the defending players. Brighton force their opponents to concede a corner.
84'

Solly March (Brighton) takes the corner which is cleared by the opposition's defence.
81'

Goal! Jack Hinshelwood plays a pass to the feet of Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton), and he shoots into the bottom right corner from inside the box. It's 3:2.
77'

It will be a substitution. Diego Gomez (Brighton) is ready to enter the pitch as Carlos Baleba walks off.
77'

The manager has decided to make a substitution and Danny Welbeck walks off the pitch to be replaced by Yasin Ayari (Brighton).
76'

Thomas Frank has decided to substitute Yegor Yarmolyuk and he is replaced by Mathias Jensen (Brentford).
76'

Keane Lewis-Potter goes off the pitch and Rico Henry (Brentford) comes on.
72'

Nothing comes of the resulting corner from Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford). The defence is alert and manages to cut it out.
72'

Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford) attempts to scoop the ball into the box over the defence, but one of the defending players makes a timely intervention. Brentford get a corner.
69'

The possession of the ball – 47:53.
66'

Kristoffer Ajer (Brentford) joins the action as a substitute, replacing Michael Kayode.
65'

Fabian Hurzeler prepares a substitution. Matt O'Riley is replaced by Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton).
65'

Substitution. Solly March (Brighton) replaces Yankuba Minteh.
65'

Golden chance! Kevin Schade (Brentford) meets a cross in the box and finds some space for a shot. He produces an inaccurate effort that goes wide of the right post.
63'

The ref’s original red card decision for Joao Pedro (Brighton) is upheld after a VAR review!
62'

It's been a while since that contentious challenge by Joao Pedro (Brighton), but referee Tim Robinson must have received some information as he makes the VAR signal. He's going to review and it could result in a red card!
61'

That was really pointless! Joao Pedro (Brighton) made a mindless challenge and the referee Tim Robinson showed him a red card.
58'

Goal! Bryan Mbeumo passes the ball to Yoane Wissa (Brentford) and he fires in a shot from the edge of the box which is deflected. Bart Verbruggen couldn't do anything about it. 3:1.
56'

Nathan Michael Collins (Brentford) wastes a great chance from the resulting corner. He times his header superbly when he leaps high to meet a precise cross, but can't aim better than into the middle of the goal, straight into the arms of the goalkeeper.
56'

Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford) will take the corner.
55'

Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him. The ball goes out of play. Brentford are awarded a corner kick.
55'

Yoane Wissa (Brentford) jumps for a header from the resulting corner kick and sends the ball in on goal, but the goalkeeper makes a very good save.
54'

Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford) prepares to take a corner kick.
54'

Keane Lewis-Potter (Brentford) produces a lovely ball into the penalty area but the defender manages to intercept and comfortably averts the danger. Brentford force a corner. Their opponents will face another attacking threat.
53'

Sepp van den Berg (Brentford) trips an opposition player and Tim Robinson signals a foul.
48'

Goal! Yoane Wissa passes the ball to Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford) and he fires in a shot from the edge of the box which is deflected. Bart Verbruggen couldn't do anything about it. 2:1.
47'

Kevin Schade (Brentford) leaps high to meet a lofted pass inside the six-yard box, but his header flies yards wide of the left post.
46'

The referee blows his whistle to signal the start of the second half.
45+5'

Tim Robinson has ended the first half by blowing the whistle.
45+3'

Mats Wieffer produces a beautiful lofted cross into the box, where Danny Welbeck (Brighton) rises high to head the ball into the bottom left corner and beyond the goalkeeper. He makes it 1:1.
45

3 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
45'

Joao Pedro (Brighton) jumps into a tackle and Tim Robinson signals a foul.
43'

Matt O'Riley (Brighton) takes the corner but fails to find any of his teammates.
43'

Pervis Estupinan (Brighton) dinks a cross into the box in an attempt to find one of his teammates, but the defence manages to clear. Now Brighton have a corner.
40'

Danny Welbeck (Brighton) fouls his opponent and receives a yellow card from the referee, but he is clearly not happy with the decision.
39'

Pervis Estupinan (Brighton) is obviously not following the Golden Rule: "Treat others as you want to be treated.“ He makes a bad challenge and leaves Tim Robinson with no other option than to blow for a foul.
38'

Jack Hinshelwood (Brighton) holds his opponent to prevent him from getting the ball and the referee blows for a foul after seeing the whole situation.
36'

Tim Robinson couldn't ignore the rough tackle by Yankuba Minteh (Brighton) and blew his whistle.
34'

Joao Pedro (Brighton) struck the ball which rebounded to the edge of the box. His attempt went narrowly over the crossbar.
33'

Pervis Estupinan (Brighton) sends a teasing cross into the area, but Mark Flekken intercepts the ball.
30'

Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford) plays a dangerous chip pass into the box in an attempt to set up one of his teammates, but the effort is intercepted by one of the defenders.
29'

Danny Welbeck (Brighton) misses a good chance to score. An inch-perfect cross into the box finds Danny Welbeck (Brighton) who rises for a header, but sends the ball well over the bar.
26'

Brighton have a chance to score from a corner kick, but the ball is cleared by a defender.
24'

Kevin Schade (Brentford) attempts to convert a cross into a goal, but his promising header from near the penalty spot low towards the middle of the net is denied by Bart Verbruggen. This effort didn't really trouble him.
23'

Brentford are showcasing great team work and neat passing moves.
20'

Matt O'Riley (Brighton) steps up to take the corner. He launches the ball into the penalty area, but it only finds the head of an opposing player who clears the danger.
18'

Yellow card! It's like Michael Kayode (Brentford) was asking for a caution with his behaviour. Tim Robinson agrees and books him.
18'

Jack Hinshelwood (Brighton) outjumps the defence to meet the resulting corner and heads the ball towards the middle of the goal. The long-range header is not powerful enough, and the keeper comfortably makes a save.
17'

Matt O'Riley (Brighton) goes over to take a corner kick after one of the defenders makes a good clearance.
17'

Danny Welbeck (Brighton) breaks into the box and goes over after a challenge from an opposition player, but the ref signals NO penalty!
16'

Pervis Estupinan (Brighton) is penalised for holding. Tim Robinson signals a set piece.
12'

Yankuba Minteh (Brighton) has a great chance on the edge of the six-yard box following a lofted pass, but his header lacks accuracy and flies just past the right post.
9'

Stunning strike! Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford) latches on to a precise through ball from Keane Lewis-Potter before unleashing an unstoppable shot into the bottom left corner from the edge of the area. Fantastic goal. The score is now 1:0.
7'

Yankuba Minteh (Brighton) seems to be alright and is okay to carry on.
6'

Yankuba Minteh (Brighton) is writhing in pain and can now receive medical treatment after the referee signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.
5'

Dangerous play by Mikkel Damsgaard (Brentford). Tim Robinson blows his whistle for a foul.
3'

A rebound falls at the feet of Christian Norgaard (Brentford) who unleashes a shot from long range towards the goal. However, his effort is poor and it flies high over the crossbar.
3'

Yoane Wissa (Brentford) darts into the penalty area to latch on to a pass, and he unleashes a low drive towards the middle of the net, but Bart Verbruggen is alert and denies him.
2'

Matt O'Riley (Brighton) attempts to threaten the goalkeeper from the free kick on the edge of the box. He produces a stunning blast which only flies inches over the crossbar. It could have been a beautiful goal!
1'

The first half of this match is about to start.

The players are on the pitch and Brighton will have the kick-off.

Tim Robinson got the nomination for today's game and will try his best to be a fair judge and not make any mistakes.

Welcome to our minute-by-minute commentary of today's clash. You can enjoy a written form of everything important that will be happening on the pitch. Have fun.