Hull are without defeat in their last five league matches after they secured a 0-0 draw at Birmingham last week.

Nick Barmby's have won six of their last nine home matches in the league, and have failed to score in three of their last four outings, and remain with a fully-fit squad

Brighton were thrashed by Premier League Liverpool 6-1 in the FA Cup on Sunday, and it was their first defeat in their eleventh game of 2012.

The Seagulls have lost half of their last eight away matches, winning twice, and Matt Sparrow is back from contention after a three-match ban.

The sides played out a goalless draw on the south coast in October, but Hull's trademark 1-0 victory could be on the cards again. 

Verdict: Hull 1-0 Brighton