Derby County have made four alterations to their starting lineup for their Championship fixture with Brighton & Hove Albion.

With Darren Bent out injured, boss Steve McClaren brings in Johnny Russell in attack, while there are also starts for Craig Bryson, Jamie Ward and Jake Buxton.

McClaren will be hoping that the Rams can return to winning ways after falling to a 2-0 defeat at Fulham last weekend.

As for Brighton, manager Chris Hughton has brought in Chris O'Grady to partner Sam Baldock up front, while Danny Holla is handed a start in midfield.

Brighton & Hove Albion XI Stockdale; Bruno, Greer, Dunk, Bennett; Holla, Kayal, Teixeira; Calderon, O'Grady, Baldock
Subs: Walton, Hughes, Halford, Stephens, LuaLua, Ledesma, Best

Derby County XI Grant, Shotton, Keogh, Buxton, Forsyth, Mascarell, Bryson, Hendrick, Ince, Ward, Russell
Subs: Roos, Dawkins, Lingard, Albentosa, Warnock, Hughes, Thomas

Written by
Darren Plant