History of the Blackburn Rovers v Brighton & Hove Albion fixture
Brighton & Hove Albion travel to take on Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 14 games played, Seagulls have recorded 3 wins, and Blackburn Rovers have come away with 6 victories.
The last time the two teams met at Blackburn Rovers was amazingly over twenty years ago, in November 1991, the Rovers carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Second Division match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991/1992 | Sat 14 Mar | Brighton & HA | 0 - 3 | Blackburn R. | Second Division |
| 1991/1992 | Sat 02 Nov | Blackburn R. | 1-0 | Brighton & HA | Second Division |
| 1990/1991 | Sat 16 Mar | Brighton & HA | 1 - 0 | Blackburn R. | Second Division |
| 1990/1991 | Sat 29 Sep | Blackburn R. | 1 - 2 | Brighton & HA | Second Division |
| 1989/1990 | Sat 05 May | Blackburn R. | 1 - 1 | Brighton & HA | Second Division |
| 1989/1990 | Sat 04 Nov | Brighton & HA | 1 - 2 | Blackburn R. | Second Division |
| 1988/1989 | Sat 04 Mar | Brighton & HA | 3 - 0 | Blackburn R. | Second Division |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Blackburn Rovers have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Rovers have scored 5, a worringly large 9 have been leaked at the other end.
Brighton & Hove Albion have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. While the Seagulls have hit 8 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Blackburn Rovers see themselves just below half way in the npower Championship, showing a record of 29 points from their 22 games played so far,
Brighton & Hove Albion lie just outside the playoff positions in the npower Championship, picking up 34 from their 23 games so far.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn Rovers | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 4 |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Nothing appears to be going right for the Seagulls out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Blackburn Rovers. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Blackburn Rovers | Been beaten in each of their previous 3 home matches. Failed to win in previous 4 home matches. Latest 2 games ended in defeat. Not won in the 5 most recent games. |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | Not won in previous 2 away matches. Drawn each of the last 3 games. No win in the 4 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here