FM Preview: Brighton & Hove Albion v Hartlepool United 12 Feb 2011

Last updated : 11 February 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Brighton & Hove Albion v Hartlepool United fixture

Brighton & HA prepare to entertain Hartlepool United at Withdean Stadium on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The Seagulls have a healthy record in the fixture, winning 10 from 16 meetings.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Withdean Stadium was just last season, in October 2009, when they fought out a thrilling high-scoring 3-3 draw in a League One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Sat 13 NovHartlepool U.3 - 1Brighton & HALGE1
2009/2010Mon 05 AprHartlepool U.2 - 0Brighton & HALGE1
2009/2010Sat 31 OctBrighton & HA3-3Hartlepool U.LGE1
2008/2009Sat 31 JanBrighton & HA2 - 1Hartlepool U.LGE1
2008/2009Tue 18 NovHartlepool U.2 - 1Brighton & HAFAC
2008/2009Sat 08 NovBrighton & HA3 - 3Hartlepool U.FAC
2008/2009Sat 25 OctHartlepool U.1 - 0Brighton & HALGE1

Recent respective form guides

Brighton & Hove Albion are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, In this time, Seagulls have rattled up an impressive 15 goals, and conceded 4.

In complete contrast to Brighton & HA, Hartlepool U. are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. Pools have conceded 15 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Brighton & HA are leading the way in the Npower League One, with their 27 games giving them a return of 53 points. Hartlepool U.'s 37 points from 27 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Brighton & HA641110413
Hartlepool U.61232105

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Brighton & HA fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Seagulls. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Brighton & HA Won 4 successive home games.
5 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Hartlepool U. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.