Danny Haynes looks a certain starter for Ipswich against struggling Brighton at Portman Road on Saturday.

But it remains to be seen whether striker Alan Lee will partner Haynes up front - Lee's groin injury continues to plague him and has seen him miss training this week.

Nicky Forster, out since the end of December with a knee problem, is likely to be on the bench after looking good in a reserve game at Norwich on Monday.

Ipswich are without a win in six games and their two most recent displays - they were beaten 1-0 at Luton before slumping to defeat against Stoke - have been particularly poor.

Vemund Brekke Skard, a 24-year-old Norwegian midfielder, is set to make his full debut either against Brighton or at Watford on Monday.

Sito Castro impressed on the right of midfield in the reserve against Norwich and could play in that role against the Seagulls.

Winger Alex Frutos is hopeful of returning to the Brighton squad after making his comeback for the reserves.

Frutos has been out with a rib injury picked up in the draw with Luton last month, but played 54 minutes as the second string thrashed their Crawley counterparts 8-1 on Tuesday.

Adam Hinshelwood is struggling with a shoulder injury so Guy Butters stands by to return to the side, while Seb Carole will be hoping to keep his place in the squad despite being dropped to the bench for the reserves after arriving late for the clash with Crawley.

Jake Robinson faces four to six weeks out after damaging ankle ligaments in that reserve match, while Charlie Oatway is a long-term absentee.

The Seagulls will be relegated on Saturday evening should they lose at Portman Road and Sheffield Wednesday beat Norwich.