FM Preview: Sheffield Wednesday v Brighton & Hove Albion 21 Aug 2010

Last updated : 20 August 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Sheffield Wednesday v Brighton & Hove Albion fixture

Brighton & HA travel to take on Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. The Seagulls have drawn 6 of the 11 contests, but lost the remainder.

The last time the two teams met at Sheff. Wed. was just over four years ago, in October 2005, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Mon 17 AprBrighton & HA0 - 2Sheff. Wed.CHMP
2005/2006Mon 24 OctSheff. Wed.1 - 1Brighton & HACHMP
2003/2004Sat 27 MarSheff. Wed.2 - 1Brighton & HALGE1
2003/2004Sat 20 SepBrighton & HA2 - 0Sheff. Wed.LGE1
2002/2003Mon 21 AprBrighton & HA1 - 1Sheff. Wed.CHMP
2002/2003Sat 07 DecSheff. Wed.1 - 1Brighton & HACHMP
1990/1991Wed 13 MarSheff. Wed.1 - 1Brighton & HACHMP

Recent respective form guides

Sheffield Wednesday have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the The Owls in those games, with 5 conceded.

Brighton & HA have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.

Sheff. Wed.'s total of 4 points from their 2 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Npower League One. Brighton & HA's total of 4 points from their 2 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Npower League One.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Sheff. Wed.6231979
Brighton & HA63217611

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Brighton & HA only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at Hillsborough will be a good result. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Sheff. Wed. Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Brighton & HA No win in the 2 most recent games.