Ian Holloway has called on Crystal Palace to disrupt Albion’s passing game in today’s derby.

The Seagulls are aiming for a third successive home win, something they have not managed since early last year.

But Palace have other ideas as they chase automatic promotion.

Boss Holloway told player.cpfc.co.uk: “They get in a fantastic rhythm at home on that huge pitch.

“Normally you don’t see much of the ball so it might be a slightly different game for us.

“The game plan is to try and disrupt their rhythm.”

Holloway paid tribute to Albion’s revival at first Withdean, then The Amex.

He added: “It will be fantastic to go to Brighton.

“They have got a great ground, which is a brilliant story in itself.

“They were probably the most harshly treated club ever. They’ve changed the rules now so no one can ever do that to a club again – steal their ground almost.

“They have made a fantastic recovery.

“They have got bright owners, a bright manager and really vivacious supporters.

“I’ll be so proud to take my team there.

“We had a stroke of luck in the first game.

“They had a man sent-off. Should he have been? Who knows?

“We managed to capitalise on that but they still played really well.

“I am sure this will be a different game.”