The Republic of Ireland international is one of eight changes for Brighton as they face Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Carabao Cup tonight (Wednesday, September 18).
The Seagulls are looking to advance into the fourth round of the league cup against Gary O’Neil’s Wolves team, who are yet to win in the league this term.
Brighton advanced to the third round last month thanks to their fiery 4-0 win against Sussex neighbours Crawley Town, while Wolves beat Burnley 2-0 in the second round.
Jack Hinshelwood, Carlos Baleba and Yankuba Minteh are the only survivors from the goalless draw against Ipswich.
Ferguson, 19, came on a substitute in that match in his first appearance for Albion since suffering a serious foot injury in March this year.
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler told reporters ahead of the Wolves match that the young striker has nothing to prove.
He doesn’t have to show me what he can do because I know what his potential is,” he said.
“I saw a lot of games of his already in the past when he played for Brighton.
“He’s a great finisher in the box. He has the whole package for a striker.”
Ferguson joined the Seagulls from Bohemians in 2021, despite interest from Liverpool, and is contracted to Brighton until June 2029.