FM Preview: Walsall v Brighton & Hove Albion 16 Apr 2011

Last updated : 15 April 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Walsall v Brighton & Hove Albion fixture

Brighton & Hove Albion face a trip to Walsall at Banks's Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 42 games played, Seagulls have recorded 13 wins, and Walsall have come away with 19 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in January 2010, with Brighton & Hove Albion inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Saddlers in a League One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sat 28 Aug Brighton & HA 2 - 1 Walsall League One
2009/2010 Sat 16 Jan Walsall 1-2 Brighton & HA League One
2009/2010 Sat 08 Aug Brighton & HA 0 - 1 Walsall League One
2008/2009 Tue 17 Mar Walsall 3 - 0 Brighton & HA League One
2008/2009 Sat 20 Sep Brighton & HA 0 - 1 Walsall League One
2007/2008 Tue 11 Mar Walsall 1 - 2 Brighton & HA League One
2007/2008 Tue 06 Nov Brighton & HA 1 - 1 Walsall League One

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

Recent respective form guides

Walsall have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Saddlers in those games, with 6 conceded.

Brighton & Hove Albion's away form is equally impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. Just 6 goals have scored in these games, though to be fair only a measly 3 have been let in at the wrong end.

Walsall are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 43 points from 41 matches.

Brighton & Hove Albion are leading the way in the Npower League One, with their 41 games giving them a return of 90 points.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Walsall 6 2 2 2 10 10 8
Brighton & Hove Albion 6 5 1 0 12 6 16

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Although Brighton & Hove Albion have been far from successful in recent away games, we can see nothing other than an easy victory for them against Walsall. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Walsall 5 games since last home draw.
Brighton & Hove Albion Undefeated in last 5 away games.
12 games since last defeat.

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