Match preview: Brighton vs Birmingham City

Mackail-Smith has bee enjoying a hot streak of form so far this term, with six goals already, but limped off with a hamstring injury in the early stages of the Albion’s recent win at Millwall.

Flying full back Bruno may also be rested after falling foul of a groin problem during the same game, with his fellow countryman Inigo Calderon preparing to deputise in his favoured right back slot.

Andrew Crofts will undergo a late check on a hamstring strain as Poyet may be forced to shuffle his pack, something he has been reluctant to do during his side’s climb to the top of the Championship.