FootyMAD's Brighton & Hove Albion match preview

Last updated : 27 August 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Brighton & Hove Albion v Preston North End fixture

Preston N.E. face a trip to Brighton & Hove Albion at Withdean Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 12 games played, North End have recorded 3 wins, and Brighton & HA have come away with 5 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in April 2003, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 2 winners in a League Division One match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2002/2003Sat 12 AprBrighton & HA0 - 2Preston N.E.CHMP
2002/2003Sat 23 NovPreston N.E.2 - 2Brighton & HACHMP
2001/2002Tue 15 JanBrighton & HA0 - 2Preston N.E.FAC
1992/1993Sat 13 FebPreston N.E.1 - 0Brighton & HALGE1
1992/1993Sat 05 SepBrighton & HA2 - 0Preston N.E.LGE1
1987/1988Sat 05 MarPreston N.E.3 - 0Brighton & HALGE1
1987/1988Sat 17 OctBrighton & HA0 - 0Preston N.E.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Brighton & Hove Albion have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 in the wrong end.

The away form of Preston N.E. is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the North End have hit 9 goals, 16 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Brighton & HA find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 4 games have yielded only 1 points. Preston N.E. find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 4 points from their 4 matches.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Brighton & HA61145114
Preston N.E.612310125

FootyMad's prediction ...

Not a lot has been going right generally for Preston N.E. on their travels as of late, but I can certainly see them gleaning a point from their game against Brighton & HA. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Brighton & HA Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Preston N.E. Not won in previous 12 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.