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.
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Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
2008/2009 | Mon 13 Apr | Colchester U. | 0 - 1 | Brighton & HA | LGE1 |
2008/2009 | Fri 26 Dec | Brighton & HA | 1-2 | Colchester U. | LGE1 |
2003/2004 | Sat 20 Mar | Brighton & HA | 2 - 1 | Colchester U. | LGE1 |
2003/2004 | Sat 13 Sep | Colchester U. | 1 - 0 | Brighton & HA | LGE1 |
2001/2002 | Sat 30 Mar | Colchester U. | 1 - 4 | Brighton & HA | LGE1 |
2001/2002 | Sat 27 Oct | Brighton & HA | 1 - 0 | Colchester U. | LGE1 |
1997/1998 | Fri 26 Dec | Brighton & HA | 4 - 4 | Colchester 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.
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Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
Brighton & HA | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 9 |
Colchester U. | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 11 |
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. |