Brighton manager Chris Hughton is hopeful his fringe players step up in Tuesday night's Carabao Cup clash with Bournemouth.

The Seagulls head back to Vitality Stadium just four days after their 2-1 defeat to the Cherries.

And Hughton is hoping some new additions to his starting line-up can help Brighton earn a confidence boosting win.

"We'll be no different to everybody else; you use your squad and it allows you to give others games," Hughton said. "In some cases, it has to be that way.

"There are a few areas where we have got to be mindful, but it's also a good opportunity for those that have really trained well that have been pushing very hard to give them an opportunity.

"It's a good stadium to play at, under the floodlights, a wonderful pitch and I'd be very surprised if there was anybody who didn't want to be involved in that game.

"For those that weren't (involved on Friday) this is an opportunity for them and we also have to look at any opportunity as a good one."