History of the Brighton & Hove Albion v Sheffield Wednesday fixture
Brighton & Hove Albion play host to Sheffield Wednesday at Withdean Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 4 of the 9 previous games, with the Seagulls winning just 2.
The last time the two teams met at Brighton & Hove Albion was just over four years ago, in April 2006, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Sat 21 Aug | Sheff. Wed. | 1 - 0 | Brighton & HA | League One |
| 2005/2006 | Mon 17 Apr | Brighton & HA | 0-2 | Sheff. Wed. | Championship |
| 2005/2006 | Mon 24 Oct | Sheff. Wed. | 1 - 1 | Brighton & HA | Championship |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 27 Mar | Sheff. Wed. | 2 - 1 | Brighton & HA | League Division Two |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 20 Sep | Brighton & HA | 2 - 0 | Sheff. Wed. | League Division Two |
| 2002/2003 | Mon 21 Apr | Brighton & HA | 1 - 1 | Sheff. Wed. | League Division One |
| 2002/2003 | Sat 07 Dec | Sheff. Wed. | 1 - 1 | Brighton & HA | League Division 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 could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. In this time, Seagulls have rattled up an impressive 17 goals, and conceded 5.
Sheffield Wednesday have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. While the The Owls have hit 5 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Brighton & Hove Albion are leading the way in the Npower League One, with their 39 games giving them a return of 84 points.
Sheffield Wednesday see themselves just below half way in the Npower League One, showing a record of 50 points from their 40 games played so far,
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 16 |
| Sheffield Wednesday | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 7 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Seagulls's form is quite poor at the moment, but we see this as their ideal opportunity to register a morale-boosting win. Home Win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Brighton & Hove Albion | Won 10 successive home games. 11 games since last home draw. Unbeaten run of 9 matches. |
| Sheffield Wednesday | Not won in previous 2 away matches. Last drawn game 4 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here