Team News: Brighton's record signing Jurgen Locadia named on bench against Stoke City

Brighton & Hove Albion's £14m record signing Jurgen Locadia has been named on the bench for the Premier League clash against Stoke City at the bet365 Stadium this afternoon.

The visitors have made just one change for the encounter as Anthony Knockaert makes way for Solly March, while midfielders Steve Sidwell and Jiri Skalak remain on the sidelines.

As for Stoke, manager Paul Lambert has made two alterations to his team as Darren Fletcher comes into the midfield and Mame Biram Diouf leads the line up front.

Geoff Cameron and Peter Crouch are the ones to miss out as the Potters hunt for just their second win in eight Premier League matches.

The hosts currently reside in the relegation zone on goal difference, while the Seagulls are in 13th place, three points above the drop.

Stoke City: Butland; Bauer, Shawcross, Zouma, Pieters; Fletcher; Shaqiri, Allen, Badou, Choupo-Moting; Diouf Subs: Grant; Johnson, Berahino, Jese, Adam, Cameron, Ramadan

Brighton & Hove Albion: Ryan; Schelotto, Duffy, Dunk, Bong; March, Stephens, Propper, Izquierdo; Gross, Murray Subs: Krul, Bruno, Goldson, Kayal, Knockaert, Ulloa, Locadia

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