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Crystal Palace v Brighton & Hove Albion preview: Team news, head-to-head and stats

Crystal Palace captain Joel Ward faces a spell out with a hamstring injury sustained against Manchester City.

Jefferson Lerma missed that game with a similar issue but might feature, while manager Roy Hodgson must decide whether to start fit-again Eberechi Eze.

Brighton defender Joel Veltman could be out for up to two months because of a knee injury sustained against Arsenal.

Danny Welbeck made his return from a lengthy absence as a substitute in that match but is not yet ready to start.

MATCH FACTS

Head-to-head

  • Each of the past four league fixtures between these teams at Selhurst Park ended in a 1-1 draw.