FM Preview: Brighton & Hove Albion v Huddersfield Town 30 Apr 2011

Last updated : 29 April 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Brighton & Hove Albion v Huddersfield Town fixture

Brighton & Hove Albion prepare to entertain Huddersfield Town at Withdean Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 21 games played, Seagulls have recorded 10 wins, and Huddersfield Town have come away with 3 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Withdean Stadium was just last season, in February 2010, when they played out a goalless draw in a League One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sat 11 Dec Huddersfield 2 - 1 Brighton & HA League One
2009/2010 Tue 09 Feb Brighton & HA 0-0 Huddersfield League One
2009/2010 Tue 18 Aug Huddersfield 7 - 1 Brighton & HA League One
2008/2009 Sat 25 Apr Huddersfield 2 - 2 Brighton & HA League One
2008/2009 Sat 22 Nov Brighton & HA 0 - 1 Huddersfield League One
2007/2008 Tue 18 Mar Huddersfield 2 - 1 Brighton & HA League One
2007/2008 Sat 19 Jan Brighton & HA 1 - 1 Huddersfield League One

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 an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Seagulls in those games, with 6 conceded.

Huddersfield Town's away form is equally impressive, remaining unbeaten in their last six, winning five and drawing the one. The Terriers have managed to tuck away 9 goals in this period, and concede just the 2.

Brighton & Hove Albion are leading the way in the Npower League One, with their 44 games giving them a return of 94 points.

Huddersfield Town are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 83 points from 44 games.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Brighton & Hove Albion 6 3 2 1 13 9 11
Huddersfield Town 6 5 1 0 12 3 16

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FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Withdean Stadium for the Seagulls and the Madmen are unable to see past Huddersfield Town claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Brighton & Hove Albion 14 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Huddersfield Town 5 successive away victories.
6 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.

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