BRIGHTON's match with Brentford has been hit with lengthy delay after Jan Paul van Hecke was stretchered off after a horror clash of heads.

Elsewhere, Aston Villa are taking on Newcastle this evening in a huge clash for the Champions League places.

Eddie Howe is not on the touchline again for the third-placed Magpies, with assistant manager Jason Tindall leading the charge,

While seventh-placed Villa will be looking to bounce back after their heroic Champions League exit to PSG in the week.

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