Brighton defender Matt Richards is expected to return from injury against Hartlepool on Saturday after recovering from a hamstring injury.The Ipswich left-back, who arrived on loan at the Withdean Stadium in mid-January, has been sidelined since the middle of last month due to a hamstring injury.

Richards will give Brighton manager Dean Wilkins a welcome boost for the last three matches as the Seagulls look to keep their outside chances of making the play-offs alive.

Wilkins must decide whether to stick with Kerry Mayo for the Hartlepool clash or recall Richards to his starting line-up.

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