FM Preview: Brighton & Hove Albion v Milton Keynes Dons 11 Sep 2010

Last updated : 10 September 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Brighton & Hove Albion v Milton Keynes Dons fixture

Brighton & HA prepare to entertain Milton Keynes Dons at Withdean Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Seagulls are clearly on top, beating their opponents 5 times from 8 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Withdean Stadium was less than a year ago, in October 2009, with Milton Keynes inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Seagulls 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:
2009/2010Sat 01 MayMilton Keynes0 - 0Brighton & HALGE1
2009/2010Sat 03 OctBrighton & HA0-1Milton KeynesLGE1
2008/2009Sat 04 AprMilton Keynes2 - 0Brighton & HALGE1
2008/2009Fri 12 DecBrighton & HA2 - 4Milton KeynesLGE1
2006/2007Wed 01 NovBrighton & HA4 - 1Milton KeynesASSM
2002/2003Tue 04 FebBrighton & HA2 - 3WimbledonCHMP
2002/2003Sat 24 AugWimbledon1 - 0Brighton & HACHMP

Recent respective form guides

Brighton & Hove Albion have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Milton Keynes is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the The Dons have hit 6 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Brighton & HA's 7 points from 4 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position. Milton Keynes's total of 9 points from their 4 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Npower League One.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Brighton & HA6213697
Milton Keynes6501121015

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your number one FootyMad panel have studied this game long and hard, and cannot separate the two. A draw for the Seagulls. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Brighton & HA Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Milton Keynes 5 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.