Brighton and Hove Albion vs Derby County. Sky Bet Championship.
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Monday 2 May 2016 14:29, UK
Liam Rosenior is battling to be fit for Brighton's promotion showdown at home to Derby on Monday, live on Sky Sports 1 HD from 2.15pm.
The experienced full-back was forced off by a back spasm in the latter stages of Saturday's 3-1 win at Charlton but hopes to be available.
Veteran striker Bobby Zamora has been struggling with a hip injury while defender Uwe Hunemeier (groin) and midfielder Solly March (knee) are still out.
The Seagulls are currently third and could head into the top two with a win as the promotion race with Burnley and Middlesbrough heads towards an exciting climax.
Brighton manager Chris Hughton said: "There is certainly more pressure on the other two clubs because their expectations were different at the beginning of the season.
"It is a nice position to be in, but we don't want to avoid the pressure, we are welcoming it and if you have it, then it means you're close to success.
"It's a crucial period and the club and players are enjoying it. This is the closest opportunity we have had. Whether we gain promotion automatically or through the play-off system, we have an opportunity and we hope to grasp it."
Derby will assess Bradley Johnson, who has missed the last four matches with a knee injury he sustained during the 4-0 home victory over Hull on April 5, after he resumed training on Thursday.
Fellow midfielder Jeff Hendrick remains on course to be fit for the play-offs and he is expected to be back in training next week following his absence with a thigh problem.
The same can be said of goalkeeper Lee Grant as he nears a return to full fitness after undergoing groin surgery.
Former Brighton loanee Darren Bent scored from the bench last weekend and could be in line to start for Derby, who look likely to face Hull in the play-off semi-finals - barring an unlikely sequence of results.
Watch Brighton v Derby in the Sky Bet Championship live on Sky Sports 1 HD from 2.15pm on Monday.
