Chris Hughton has applauded tonight's opponents Stoke City as a "great example" for Albion.

The Potters have stayed in the Premier League for nine seasons since they were promoted from the Championship as runners-up.

They have finished ninth three times under Mark Hughes and never been lower than 14th under the Welshman or his predecessor Tony Pulis.

Albion boss Hughton said: "I remember Tony Pulis doing a brilliant job there but they would have gone through some difficult seasons, certainly in the first few seasons, and they've come through it.

"Now they're a very established Premier League side. Perhaps when you speak at the start of a season and look at potential teams that might go down, they're a club that are generally never mentioned.

"That shows the standing of where they are and they're a great example for clubs like ours."

The Argus: Winger Solly March, 23, is set to be on the bench again for Albion after marrying fiancee Amelia Goldman during the international break (above), with Hughton set to name the same starting line-up for the fourth match running.

Hughton said: "He's very young but is a mature young man. We're all absolutely pleased for him, it's unusual these days somebody of his age getting married.

"Credit to him, he's been good for us on the pitch, he's fit at the moment and he's certainly happy in his home life."