Town have confirmed the extension of Matt Richards's loan for a second month. Richards has made six starts for the Seagulls so far, playing in the left-back role he has rarely occupied for Town over the last couple of years.

Boss Jim Magilton told the club site: "Brighton have asked to keep Matt for another month and we are happy for him to stay there.

"He is playing regular first team football and that is what he needed. We are monitoring his progress and he wants to stay there for another month, so that is OK with us."

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