FM Preview: Colchester United v Brighton & Hove Albion 25 Apr 2011

Last updated : 24 April 2011 By Footymad Previewer

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

Brighton & Hove Albion face a trip to Colchester United at Weston Homes Community Stadium at lunchtime on Monday, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 20 games played, Seagulls have recorded 4 wins, and Colchester United have come away with 7 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in March 2010, when they played out a goalless draw in a League One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Tue 25 Jan Brighton & HA 2 - 0 Colchester U. League One
2009/2010 Mon 08 Mar Colchester U. 0-0 Brighton & HA League One
2009/2010 Fri 11 Dec Brighton & HA 1 - 2 Colchester U. League One
2008/2009 Mon 13 Apr Colchester U. 0 - 1 Brighton & HA League One
2008/2009 Fri 26 Dec Brighton & HA 1 - 2 Colchester U. League One
2003/2004 Sat 20 Mar Brighton & HA 2 - 1 Colchester U. League Division Two
2003/2004 Sat 13 Sep Colchester U. 1 - 0 Brighton & HA League Division Two

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

Recent respective form guides

Colchester United are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the U's in those games, with 6 conceded.

Brighton & Hove Albion's away form is equally impressive, remaining unbeaten in their last six, winning five and drawing the one. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the Seagulls, and 6 goals against.

Colchester United's 58 points from 43 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

Brighton & Hove Albion are leading the way in the Npower League One, with their 43 games giving them a return of 93 points.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Colchester United 6 3 1 2 10 8 10
Brighton & Hove Albion 6 4 1 1 13 8 13

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Although Brighton & Hove Albion have been far from successful in recent away games, we can see nothing other than an easy victory for them against Colchester United. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Colchester United Won 3 successive home games.
10 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Brighton & Hove Albion Undefeated in last 6 away games.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.

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