Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club has announced plans to introduce safe standing at the Amex Stadium. Safe standing involves a rail installed in front of the seat and fans will be required to remain in their allocated place during the match.

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Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler will serve a touchline ban on Thursday evening against Fulham at Craven Cottage. The fiery German will have to watch on from the stands after yellow card and altercation with Southampton boss Russell Martin during and after their 1-1 draw at the Amex Stadium last Friday.

Kaouru Mitoma was struggling with an injury after Brighton’s draw with Southampton on Friday night, leaving him a doubt for their clash with Fulham on Thursday. The Japan international scored in the 1-1 draw with the Saints but was clearly in pain late on after a clash with Southampton’s Tyler Dibling.

Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has been speaking to the media before Thursday's Premier League game against Fulham (kick-off 19:30 GMT). Here are the key lines from his news conference: There are no new injury concerns with Kaoru Mitoma,