Rovers Under-21s return to action this evening when Mike Sheron takes his team south for the long trip to Brighton & Hove Albion Under-21s.

Sheron's side will be aiming to get back on track in Premier League 2 Division 1 following the late 3-2 defeat to Chelsea Unde-21s just nine days ago.

As for Albion, they've only won once in their last nine games in all competitions and come into tonight's clash on the back of two successive defeats in league and cup.

The Seagulls sit three points and three places above Rovers on the table ahead of this evening's meeting in Lancing, with the visitors needing a nine-goal swing to leapfrog our opponents.

Dan Pike is set to gain more minutes in the backline after recently returning from injury, whilst Harley O'Grady-Macken could also earn a starting berth having been a mainstay in the team in recent outings.

Jon Dahl Tomasson will have the final say on whether Adam Wharton will be part of the travelling squad to Sussex, whilst Clinton Mola may also eye tonight as a chance to play a part after returning from a setback.

Elsewhere, Harry Leonard looks likely to lead the line, whilst Pat Gamble's expected to be selected in place of Dom Hyam, who won't be included after recently marking his first-team return.

Albion came out on top when the teams clashed in Leyland back in November, with Shannon Ruth's charges earning a 2-1 win.

Andy Moran opened the scoring on 12 minutes, glancing home a cross from the right, before Bradley Dack was dismissed for dissent right on the stroke of half time.

Brighton doubled their advantage midway through the second half when Luca Barrington stabbed home from close range and although Georgie Gent netted an 85th-minute penalty for the hosts, Rovers were unable to secure a share of the spoils.

Kick-off is at 7.30pm at the AMEX Football Performance Centre.

Preview: Brighton & Hove Albion Under-21s v Rovers Under-21s