Brighton & Hove Albion boss Chris Hughton is hoping for striker Tomer Hemed to continue his strong goalscoring form against second-placed Hull City at the Amex on Saturday.

Hemed has scored three goals in his five games for the Seagulls and has helped them occupy the top spot in the table after winning four games out of their opening five.

"We were aware of him for some time and we felt he would be a good all-round player," said Hughton of the 28-year-old Israeli striker who joined from Almeria in the summer.

"We didn't think he would be just a goalscorer and get 20 goals a season, our initial thoughts were he could be a good all-rounder as he has good qualities and he has been in good form.

"He has a really good aptitude for the game and hopefully the goals will continue to come."