History of the Brighton & Hove Albion v Birmingham City fixture
Brighton & Hove Albion play host to Birmingham City at Falmer Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 11 games played, Seagulls have recorded 5 wins, and Birmingham City have come away with 3 victories.
The last time the two teams met at Brighton & Hove Albion was well over fifteen years ago, back in August 1996, with Birmingham City inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Seagulls in a League Cup match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 29 Oct | Birmingham C. | 0 - 0 | Brighton & HA | Championship |
| 1996/1997 | Wed 04 Sep | Birmingham C. | 2 - 0 | Brighton & HA | League Cup |
| 1996/1997 | Wed 21 Aug | Brighton & HA | 0-1 | Birmingham C. | League Cup |
| 1994/1995 | Sat 29 Apr | Birmingham C. | 3 - 3 | Brighton & HA | League Division Two |
| 1994/1995 | Sat 15 Oct | Brighton & HA | 0 - 1 | Birmingham C. | League Division Two |
| 1988/1989 | Sat 08 Apr | Birmingham C. | 1 - 2 | Brighton & HA | Second Division |
| 1988/1989 | Sat 31 Dec | Brighton & HA | 4 - 0 | Birmingham C. | Second Division |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Brighton & Hove Albion have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Seagulls in those games, with 6 conceded.
Birmingham City have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Blues's have scored 12 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 13.
Brighton & Hove Albion's 64 points from 44 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.
Birmingham City are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 72 points from 44 games.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 3 |
| Birmingham City | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 9 | 12 |
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FootyMad's prediction ...
Brighton & Hove Albion are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Brighton & Hove Albion | Failed to win in previous 3 home matches. Not won in the 6 most recent games. |
| Birmingham City | Previous 2 away games have finished all-square. Not won in previous 2 away matches. Drawn each of the last 3 games. No win in the 3 most recent games. |
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