FM Preview: Tranmere Rovers v Brighton & Hove Albion 02 Oct 2010

Last updated : 01 October 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Tranmere Rovers v Brighton & Hove Albion fixture

Brighton & HA face a trip to Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Seagulls will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them ending up on the losing side in more than half of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in October 2009, the Rovers carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory 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:
2009/2010Sat 27 MarBrighton & HA3 - 0Tranmere Rvs.LGE1
2009/2010Sat 17 OctTranmere Rvs.2 - 1Brighton & HALGE1
2008/2009Sat 28 MarBrighton & HA0 - 0Tranmere Rvs.LGE1
2008/2009Sat 20 DecTranmere Rvs.1 - 0Brighton & HALGE1
2007/2008Tue 12 FebBrighton & HA0 - 0Tranmere Rvs.LGE1
2007/2008Sat 25 AugTranmere Rvs.2 - 0Brighton & HALGE1
2006/2007Mon 09 AprTranmere Rvs.2 - 1Brighton & HALGE1

Recent respective form guides

Tranmere Rovers's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While Rovers have scored 5, a worringly large 10 have been leaked at the other end.

Brighton & HA's away form is none too clever either, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. These low-scoring games have seen just 4 goals scored and conceded.

Tranmere Rvs. find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 9 points from their 9 matches. Brighton & HA are leading the way in the Npower League One, with their 9 games giving them a return of 20 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Tranmere Rvs.6222688
Brighton & HA64117313

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

Sequence statistics:
Tranmere Rvs. Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Brighton & HA Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.