FM Preview: Millwall v Brighton & Hove Albion 22 Sep 2012

Last updated : 21 September 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Millwall v Brighton & Hove Albion fixture

Brighton & Hove Albion face a trip to Millwall at The Den on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 46 games played, Seagulls have recorded 12 wins, and Millwall have come away with 22 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Den was less than a year ago, in October 2011, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a Championship match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Tue 14 Feb Brighton & HA 2 - 2 Millwall Championship
2011/2012 Tue 18 Oct Millwall 1 - 1 Brighton & HA Championship
2009/2010 Sat 30 Jan Brighton & HA 0 - 1 Millwall League One
2009/2010 Fri 28 Aug Millwall 1 - 1 Brighton & HA League One
2008/2009 Sat 21 Feb Millwall 0 - 1 Brighton & HA League One
2008/2009 Sat 01 Nov Brighton & HA 4 - 1 Millwall League One
2007/2008 Wed 26 Dec Millwall 3 - 0 Brighton & HA League One

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

Recent respective form guides

Millwall are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The Lions's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Brighton & Hove Albion have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Seagulls have hit 4 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Millwall are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 6 points from 6 matches.

Brighton & Hove Albion are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 13 points from 6 games.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Millwall 6 2 0 4 8 13 6
Brighton & Hove Albion 6 4 1 1 12 3 13

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Seagulls of late away from home, but your FootyMad panel sees things improving, starting here at The Den with Brighton & Hove Albion coasting to victory. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Millwall 4 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Brighton & Hove Albion 5 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.

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