Crystal Palace v Brighton starting line-ups: Hodgson makes three changes from Man City draw

Roy Hodgson has made three changes from last Saturday’s 2-2 draw at Manchester City for Crystal Palace’s clash at home to arch-rivals Brighton.

Joel Ward has dropped out of the side with a hamstring injury, with Will Hughes coming into midfield.

Jordan Ayew has also returned from suspension and replaced Jairo Riedewald.

The Eagles have also been able to welcome back Jefferson Lerma to the matchday squad, who replaces Jeffrey Schlupp.

Ademola Ola-Adebomi and Tayo Adaramola have dropped out of the matchday squad.

Palace: Henderson, Clyne, Anderson, Guehi, Mitchell, Lerma, Hughes, Richards, Olise, Mateta, Ayew.

Subs: Matthews, Tomkins, Eze, Franca, Schlupp, Ebiowei, Ahamada, Riedewald, Ozoh.

Brighton: Verbruggen, Julio, Dunk, Pedro, Gilmour, Gross, Baleba, Mitoma, Adingra, van Heck, Hinselwood.