History of the Rochdale v Brighton & Hove Albion fixture
Brighton & Hove Albion travel to take on Rochdale at Spotland on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 1 of the 11 previous games, with the hosts winning just 5.
The last time the two teams met at Rochdale was back in April 2001, over five years ago, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Division Three match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Sat 14 Aug | Brighton & HA | 2 - 2 | Rochdale | League One |
| 2000/2001 | Tue 03 Apr | Rochdale | 1-1 | Brighton & HA | League Division Three |
| 2000/2001 | Sat 19 Aug | Brighton & HA | 2 - 1 | Rochdale | League Division Three |
| 1999/2000 | Sat 08 Jan | Rochdale | 1 - 0 | Brighton & HA | League Division Three |
| 1999/2000 | Fri 10 Dec | Brighton & HA | 3 - 4 | Rochdale | League Division Three |
| 1998/1999 | Sat 08 May | Brighton & HA | 1 - 1 | Rochdale | League Division Three |
| 1998/1999 | Sat 19 Dec | Rochdale | 2 - 1 | Brighton & HA | League Division Three |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Rochdale are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 7.
Brighton & Hove Albion's away form is equally impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. These low-scoring games have seen just 4 goals scored and conceded.
Rochdale lie just outside the playoff positions in the Npower League One, picking up 57 points from their 37 games so far.
Brighton & Hove Albion are leading the way in the Npower League One, with their 38 games giving them a return of 83 points.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochdale | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 12 |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 18 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Nothing appears to be going right for the Seagulls out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Rochdale. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Rochdale | 7 games since last home draw. Won their latest 4 matches. Not drawn a match in their last 7 . |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 4 successive away victories. 8 games since last away draw. Won each of the previous 8 matches. Last drawn game 14 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here