FootyMAD's Colchester United match preview

Last updated : 10 December 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Brighton & Hove Albion v Colchester United fixture

Brighton & HA prepare to entertain Colchester United at Withdean Stadium on Friday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Seagulls are clearly on top, winning 12 and drawing 7 of the 21 games played.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Withdean Stadium was less than a year ago, in December 2008, with Colchester U. inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Seagulls 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:
2008/2009Mon 13 AprColchester U.0 - 1Brighton & HALGE1
2008/2009Fri 26 DecBrighton & HA1-2Colchester U.LGE1
2003/2004Sat 20 MarBrighton & HA2 - 1Colchester U.LGE1
2003/2004Sat 13 SepColchester U.1 - 0Brighton & HALGE1
2001/2002Sat 30 MarColchester U.1 - 4Brighton & HALGE1
2001/2002Sat 27 OctBrighton & HA1 - 0Colchester U.LGE1
1997/1998Fri 26 DecBrighton & HA4 - 4Colchester U.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Brighton & Hove Albion have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Seagulls have scored 8, a worringly large 12 have been leaked at the other end.

Colchester U. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the U's, and 3 goals against.

Brighton & HA are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 20 points from their 20 games thus far. Colchester U. are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 36 points from 20 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Brighton & HA63037119
Colchester U.63218511

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Brighton & HA's indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Colchester U.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Brighton & HA 5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Colchester U. Last drawn game 5 outings ago.