Albion

Nottingham Forest V Brighton (March 30, 2013) 

Match preview 

After failing to capture an extra striker before the loan transfer window slammed shut on Thursday evening, Brighton will be heavily reliant on the services of Leo Ulloa at the City Ground today as they look for their first away success in four games.

The international break has been a nervy time for the Seagulls, after strong speculation that Gus Poyet could be leaving the Amex to take charge of Premier League strugglers. Those rumours were finally put to bed on Wednesday when Nigel Adkins was appointed Reading’s boss, allowing Brighton to focus on their own ambitions to be a Premier League side and build on the momentum generated by their 3-0 victory at home to Crystal Palace.

For Nottingham Forrest, Billy Davies, the side’s fourth manager in seven months, has turned fortunes around at the City Ground since his reappointment in February and is looking for his seventh win in eight games.

With the exception of Henri Lansbury (Calf) who is a doubt after returning injured from international duty, Davies has the luxury of choosing from a fully fit squad.

Inigo Calderon is expected to keep his place at right-back for the visitors, with Bruno (Calf) still sidelined. Tomaz Kuszczak should start in goal for Brighton, after recovering from an injury to his lower back, which forced the keeper to withdraw from international duty with Poland.

Upfront, Top scorer Craig Mackail – Smith (Achilles) and Will Hoskins (Knee) are both sidelined for the rest of the season and Ashley Barnes is suspended, leaving Ulloa as the only first-team striker available for the Albion.

With Crystal Palace, Leister and Watford all failing to win on Good Friday, both teams will be looking to capitalise, knowing that a win will be a significant boost for their playoff aspirations.