Striker Nicky Forster is on course to spearhead the Brighton attack when Hartlepool United visit the Withdean on Saturday.The 34-year-old, who has hit 19 goals for the Seagulls this season, missed last weekend's 2-1 win at Luton after damaging his knee ligaments, but is aiming to be fit for the Seagulls' final push for the play-off places.

"I'm stepping up my training and I should be back fully involved either on Thursday or Friday," he told the Argus.

"I just tweaked the medial ligament in my right knee last Friday. We had a little five-a-side right at the end of the session and that was when it happened.

"We have got three games left and, with a bit of luck, I'll be fit for them. If I can get to the 20-goal mark this season I'll be delighted. I would have taken at that at the beginning of the season."

On-loan left-back Matt Richards could also figure at the weekend having returned from Ipswich, where he has been receiving treatment on a hamstring injury.

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