Boss Chris Hughton and defender Lewis Dunk are in the frame for awards after Albion’s stunning October.

They have been shortlisted for the Sky Bet Championship manager and player of the month accolades.

Hughton steered the Seagulls to four victories and a draw last month.

Albion had their first-ever win at Sheffield Wednesday and hammered Hughton’s old club Norwich 5-0 at the Amex.

Dunk helped them to three clean sheets in five games at the heart of the defence.

The centre back also created a goal for Sam Baldock at Hillsborough and scored himself against Norwich.

Hughton is up against Newcastle United’s Rafa Benitez, Preston North End’s Simon Grayson and Garry Monk of Leeds United. Benitez guided Newcastle to five straight Championship wins in October to sit on top of the table.

Dunk’s rivals are Reading’s former Albion on-loan goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi, Fulham winger Sone Aluko and Newcastle striker Dwight Gayle.

The winners will be announced tomorrow.