Burnley manager Vincent Kompany serves a one-game touchline ban imposed after last month's red card at Chelsea.
Dara O'Shea is also suspended following his dismissal last weekend but goalkeeper James Trafford is available after recovering from illness.
Wingers Kaoru Mitoma and Solly March remain long-term absentees for the visitors, with Evan Ferguson recently joining the injury list.
Brighton will check on the fitness of James Milner, who has a muscle injury.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
- The 37 league games between Burnley and Brighton have produced 11 wins apiece and 15 draws.