Cardiff goalkeeper David Marshall could make his first appearance of 2015 after recovering from an ankle injury.

Lee Peltier, who came off during Saturday's draw at Sheffield Wednesday with a hip injury, is likely to play. Scott Malone faces a late fitness test.

Brighton's Dale Stephens may return after 10 months out with ankle ligament damage. Sam Baldock (hamstring) is also set to return after one game out.

Solly March (calf) is a doubt after coming off against Nottingham Forest.

MATCH FACTS

Head-to-Head
• The earlier meeting this season ended as a 1-1 draw at the AMEX Stadium in September.
• Brighton are unbeaten in the last five meetings, winning two. Cardiff's last win was 1-0 at home in the League Cup in August 2007.
• Brighton have won the last two meetings at Cardiff - 3-1 in August 2011 and 2-0 in February 2013.

Cardiff
• Cardiff have lost four of their last five games in all competitions, drawing the other. Their last win was 1-0 against Fulham at home in the Championship on 10 January.
• That win against Fulham is Cardiff's only win in their last five home games in the Championship.

Brighton
• Brighton have lost four of their last five games in all competitions, winning the other. Their only win since 10 January was 3-2 against Ipswich at home in the Championship on 21 January.
• Brighton lost their last away game 1-0 at Blackpool on 31 January, after winning their previous three away games in all competitions.