Albion face a real tough test tomorrow as another of League One’s promotion hopefuls Bristol City visit the Withdean as the Seagulls look to make it 4 wins in a row.

Tuesday night’s 1-0 win over Gillingham made it three wins in a row for the Seagulls who have dramatically turned their form around.

The last time out at Withdean the Seagulls disposed of another of the divisions top sides in Nottingham Forest in a 2-1 which should give Dean Wilkins side a confidence boost going into tomorrow’s game.

City currently sit in 5th place in the table with their league form taking a slight dip due to some impressive FA cup exploits.

City made it through to the 4th round of the FA cup and took Premiership club Middlesbrough all the way in a replayed cup-tie that Boro finally won 5-4 on penalties. Both ties had ended in 2-2 draws.

The FA cup isn’t the only competition City have excelled in this season they are also doing well in the Johnson’s Paint Trophy, a competition where we have already meet this season with City knocking Albion out following a 2-0 win at Ashton Gate in the Southern Section semi finals just a few weeks ago.

This Wednesday saw Bristol City draw 0-0 in the area final against League Two City rivals Bristol Rovers.

In the League City won their last outing 1-0 away to Blackpool. In their last 5 league games there form has been inconsistent with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats.

Albion boss Dean Wilkins is expecting the Seagulls to face their toughest test of the season, he told the Argus: “I believe Bristol are the best side in our division.

“They pose slightly different problems. The players they have got are technically very good, so at any time you can get some bit of individual brilliance from them.”

So if the Albion are to make it 4 wins in a row it will be one of the best results of the season.

Ticket news

There are still tickets available for the game. Tickets can be purchased online upto 30 minutes before kick off for collection at the ground. Call the ticket line on 01273 776992 or click here to buy online.

Team news

The Seagulls will once again be without goalkeeper Michel Kuipers who picked up a groin injury in the 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest. On loan Scott Flinders is expected to continue in goal if Kuipers fails to recover in time.

Striker Alex Revell will be pushing for a return to the starting line up after two substitute appearances in the last two games following his return from injury.

Charlie Oatway, Paul Reid and Adam Hinshelwood remain long term injury problems.

Winger Scott Murray is a doubt for City after picking up an ankle injury in Wednesday nights 0-0 draw with Rovers. Enoch Showunmi is also struggling with a groin problem and could miss tomorrow’s game.

Also out are Jamie McCombe (hip), Chris Weale (shin) and Alex Russell (hamstring).

Added on Friday, February 23rd, 2007 at 8:30 am under Previews by Wilka.