FM Preview: Plymouth Argyle v Brighton & Hove Albion 04 Sep 2010

Last updated : 03 September 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Plymouth Argyle v Brighton & Hove Albion fixture

Brighton & HA travel to take on Plymouth Argyle at Home Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 40 games played, Seagulls have recorded 7 wins, and Plymouth Arg. have come away with 19 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Plymouth Arg. was just over four years ago, in March 2006, the Pilgrims carving out a narrow 1 - 0 victory in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 04 MarPlymouth Arg.1 - 0Brighton & HACHMP
2005/2006Mon 29 AugBrighton & HA2 - 0Plymouth Arg.CHMP
2004/2005Sat 12 MarPlymouth Arg.5 - 1Brighton & HACHMP
2004/2005Tue 10 AugBrighton & HA0 - 2Plymouth Arg.CHMP
2003/2004Sat 31 JanBrighton & HA2 - 1Plymouth Arg.LGE1
2003/2004Sat 30 AugPlymouth Arg.3 - 3Brighton & HALGE1
2000/2001Sat 14 AprPlymouth Arg.0 - 2Brighton & HALGE2

Recent respective form guides

Plymouth Argyle's home form is most definitely relegation standard, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. Pilgrims have conceded a disappointing 11 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 2 of their own chances.

Brighton & HA's away form is none too clever either, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 5 leaked at the wrong end.

Plymouth Arg. find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 4 points from their 4 matches. Brighton & HA lie just outside the playoff positions in the Npower League One, picking up 7 from their 4 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Plymouth Arg.6114494
Brighton & HA6213697

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 Home Park with Brighton & HA coasting to victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Plymouth Arg. Failed to win in previous 8 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Brighton & HA Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.