Hull City face a stern Premier League test on Sunday 22 November as they host Brighton at the MKM Stadium. The match kicks off at 2pm on Sunday with the visitors arriving in second place and the Tigers looking to arrest a slide in form.
Jean-Michel Le Bris's side have taken just three points from their last five league outings, a run that includes three draws and two defeats. They sit 13th in the table with 11 points from 10 games, a position that reflects their struggle to turn draws into wins. The most recent of those was a narrow 1-0 loss away to league leaders Arsenal a week ago.
Brighton, by contrast, are in formidable form. They have won three of their last four matches across all competitions, including a notable 1-0 victory at Manchester City. That run has propelled them to within touching distance of the top, making them one of the division's toughest opponents.
Le Bris is expected to have a similar squad to choose from as he looks to find a winning formula. The team's last starting lineup featured a 5-3-2 shape with Tzolakis in goal and a back three of Ajayi, Egan and Mendy. Oliver McBurnie, who has provided two assists this season, will likely lead the line again alongside Cho.
Finding goals has been a challenge, with the team scoring 11 and conceding the same number. Top scorer Mohamed Belloumi, with three goals, will be a key figure if Hull are to trouble a Brighton defence marshalled by Dunk. The Seagulls' last lineup showed a 4-2-3-1 system with Verbruggen in goal and Kostoulas as the central striker.
This fixture represents a significant hurdle in Hull City's season. A positive result against such high-calibre opposition would provide a major boost ahead of a demanding schedule. The team's recent form of no wins, three draws and two losses from their last five league games underlines the scale of the task against a Brighton side sitting second.
The focus now turns fully to preparation for Sunday's encounter at the MKM Stadium, where the home support will be key.
