Tommy Fraser has issued a rallying cry to supporters ahead of Albion's penultimate home game of the season.

Fraser is hoping the fans can help the team to a long overdue victory at Withdean against relegation-haunted Bradford City.

The Seagulls have won only once in ten home games since the start of December, against Nottingham Forest in February.

They were booed off after an abject display against Doncaster Rovers last Saturday.

Midfielder Fraser, poised for his first home start since a red card against Bristol City seven weeks ago, admitted: "You can't really blame the fans, because it is such a poor stadium.

"You are so far away from the pitch and the ticket prices are high. They expect to see more and so they should.

"The last home performance was very disappointing and we owe them. We could do with the fans just getting behind us and trying their best to get the atmosphere up and be a little louder, like our away fans.

"They had every right to boo us off the pitch after the last game but we will come back from that.

"We are a strong bunch of lads and we have got some strong characters in the team, people like Guy Butters who tell you not to worry and keep your head, which for a young player is really good to hear and spreads throughout the team.

"We are ready to go, because Bradford are going to be up for it. They have to win and we are going to do everything in our power to try to win the game. They will be as good as down if they lose and it would be nice if that happens."

Fraser is among several local youngsters expected to feature in the squad again, although star defender Joel Lynch has been ruled out by glandular fever.

"I think what fans have got to remember is the players care," Fraser said.

"There will probably be five or six local boys playing for us who actually care about the club and want it to do well in their hearts. Even if they were not playing professional football they would want Albion to get promoted.

"You cannot blame the fans but I would really like them to do everything they can to get back to their old ways.

"I know it's hard. A lot of the young players have been up and down and it has been very frustrating but it would be nice if they could get back in voice just until the end of the season.

"We can come back buzzing then at the start of next season and make Withdean a fortress again. A lot of it is down to us but the fans can help us."

Bradford's visit coincides with a goalkeeping conundrum for boss Dean Wilkins. It is the last match for Scott Flinders of his second month on loan from Crystal Palace, with Michel Kuipers and John Sullivan waiting patiently in the wings.

First Albion v Bradford report on-line at theargus.co.uk on Saturday evening