History of the Brighton & Hove Albion v Sheffield Wednesday fixture
Brighton & Hove Albion prepare to entertain Sheffield Wednesday at Falmer Stadium on Friday evening, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 4 of the 10 previous games, with the Seagulls winning just 3.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Falmer Stadium was just last season, in April 2011, with Brighton & Hove Albion running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a League One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Sat 09 Apr | Brighton & HA | 2-0 | Sheff. Wed. | League One |
| 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 |
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 lost only 1 of the last six at home, but 4 of these games have been drawn. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Seagulls in those games, with 6 conceded.
The away form of Sheffield Wednesday however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the Owls, and 5 goals against.
Brighton & Hove Albion are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 7 points from 4 games.
Sheffield Wednesday'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 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 8 |
| Sheffield Wednesday | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 10 | 13 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Your FootyMad panel thinks that Brighton & Hove Albion's indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Sheffield Wednesday. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Brighton & Hove Albion | Unbeaten in the last 4 home games. Unbeaten run of 3 matches. |
| Sheffield Wednesday | Not won in previous 2 away matches. Last drawn game 5 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here