FM Preview: Brighton & Hove Albion v Plymouth Argyle 22 Feb 2011

Last updated : 21 February 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Brighton & Hove Albion v Plymouth Argyle fixture

Brighton & HA play host to Plymouth Argyle at Withdean Stadium on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Seagulls are clearly on top, having won 20 and lost only 9 of the 38 games.

The last time the two teams met at Brighton & HA was back in August 2005, over five years ago, with Brighton & HA running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Tue 21 SepPlymouth Arg.0 - 2Brighton & HALGE1
2005/2006Sat 04 MarPlymouth Arg.1 - 0Brighton & HACHMP
2005/2006Mon 29 AugBrighton & HA2-0Plymouth Arg.CHMP
2004/2005Sat 12 MarPlymouth Arg.5 - 1Brighton & HACHMP
2004/2005Tue 10 AugBrighton & HA0 - 2Plymouth Arg.CHMP
2003/2004Sat 31 JanBrighton & HA2 - 1Plymouth Arg.LGE1
2003/2004Sat 30 AugPlymouth Arg.3 - 3Brighton & HALGE1

Recent respective form guides

Brighton & Hove Albion are unbeaten in their last six home games, winning five of them, and drawing the other one. In this time, Seagulls have rattled up an impressive 18 goals, and conceded 4.

In complete contrast to Brighton & HA, Plymouth Arg. are having a torrid time on their travels, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the Pilgrims have hit 5 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Brighton & HA are leading the way in the Npower League One, with their 28 games giving them a return of 56 points. Plymouth Arg. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 33 points from 31 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Brighton & HA641111613
Plymouth Arg.61055113

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 5 successive home games.
6 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Plymouth Arg. Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
An overall losing run of 5 games.
No win in the 5 most recent games.