FM Preview: Peterborough United v Brighton & Hove Albion 30 Oct 2010

Last updated : 29 October 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Peterborough United v Brighton & Hove Albion fixture

Brighton & HA pack their bags to visit Peterborough United at London Road Ground on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 17 games played, Seagulls have recorded 4 wins, and Peterborough have come away with 7 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was within the last three years, in October 2008, when they played out a goalless draw in a League One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Tue 10 FebBrighton & HA2 - 4PeterboroughLGE1
2008/2009Tue 21 OctPeterborough0 - 0Brighton & HALGE1
2003/2004Sat 17 AprBrighton & HA1 - 0PeterboroughLGE1
2003/2004Sat 01 NovPeterborough2 - 2Brighton & HALGE1
2001/2002Sat 06 AprPeterborough0 - 1Brighton & HALGE1
2001/2002Wed 21 NovBrighton & HA1 - 1PeterboroughLGE1
1999/2000Wed 26 AprBrighton & HA0 - 0PeterboroughLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Peterborough United are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. A total of 17 goals have been scored by the Posh in those games, with 14 conceded.

Brighton & HA have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. Just 7 goals have scored in these games, though to be fair only a measly 4 have been let in at the wrong end.

Peterborough are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 22 points from 13 games. Brighton & HA are leading the way in the Npower League One, with their 13 games giving them a return of 28 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Peterborough620411146
Brighton & HA642011314

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the Seagulls has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Peterborough. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Peterborough 21 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 8 .
Brighton & HA Undefeated in last 4 away games.
10 games since last defeat.