Richard Wood could return to Sheffield Wednesday's starting line-up for the vital trip to Brighton after just missing out against Norwich.

The defender has been sidelined for the last 10 matches with a niggling groin injury and could return for the relegation six-pointer.

Meanwhile, Drissa Diallo could be back in contention after missing the Canaries game with a slight hamstring complaint.

On-loan Danish defender Mikkel Bischoff remains sidelined with medial ligament damage.

Brighton defender Adam Hinshelwood is still struggling with a shoulder injury so Guy Butters looks set to keep his place at the back.

Hinshelwood was forced to sit out Saturday's win over Ipswich which kept alive Brighton's slim hopes of catching Wednesday in the final safety spot.

Gary Hart filled in at right-back at Portman Road and could be pushed further forward if boss Mark McGhee opts for an attacking line-up in the must-win game.

Striker Jake Robinson and club captain Charlie Oatway are still sidelined with long-term ankle injuries.