FM Preview: Brighton & Hove Albion v Peterborough United 27 Aug 2011

Last updated : 26 August 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Brighton & Hove Albion v Peterborough United fixture

Brighton & Hove Albion prepare to entertain Peterborough United at Falmer Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Seagulls are clearly on top, having won 11 and lost only 4 of the 19 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Falmer Stadium was less than a year ago, in January 2011, with Brighton & Hove Albion running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a League One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sat 15 Jan Brighton & HA 3-1 Peterborough League One
2010/2011 Sat 30 Oct Peterborough 0 - 3 Brighton & HA League One
2008/2009 Tue 10 Feb Brighton & HA 2 - 4 Peterborough League One
2008/2009 Tue 21 Oct Peterborough 0 - 0 Brighton & HA League One
2003/2004 Sat 17 Apr Brighton & HA 1 - 0 Peterborough League Division Two
2003/2004 Sat 01 Nov Peterborough 2 - 2 Brighton & HA League Division Two
2001/2002 Sat 06 Apr Peterborough 0 - 1 Brighton & HA League Division Two

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Recent respective form guides

Brighton & Hove Albion have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 8.

Peterborough United have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Posh's have scored 12 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 14.

Brighton & Hove Albion are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 10 points from 4 games.

Peterborough United's total of 7 points from their 4 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower Championship.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Brighton & Hove Albion 6 5 1 0 10 4 16
Peterborough United 6 3 1 2 16 11 10

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Attention punters! We see this as an opportunity for the Seagulls to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Brighton & Hove Albion Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Unbeaten run of 7 matches.
Peterborough United Not won in previous 2 away matches.

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