FootyMAD's Crewe Alexandra match preview

Last updated : 27 February 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Brighton & Hove Albion v Crewe Alexandra fixture

Brighton & HA prepare to entertain Crewe Alexandra at Withdean Stadium on Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Withdean Stadium was just last season, in February 2008, with Brighton & HA running out comfortable 3-0 winners 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:
2008/2009Sat 09 AugCrewe Alex.1 - 2Brighton & HALGE1
2007/2008Sat 02 FebBrighton & HA3-0Crewe Alex.LGE1
2007/2008Sat 11 AugCrewe Alex.2 - 1Brighton & HALGE1
2006/2007Sat 03 MarCrewe Alex.1 - 1Brighton & HALGE1
2006/2007Sun 27 AugBrighton & HA1 - 4Crewe Alex.LGE1
2005/2006Sat 25 FebCrewe Alex.2 - 1Brighton & HACHMP
2005/2006Sat 13 AugBrighton & HA2 - 2Crewe Alex.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

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

Crewe Alex.'s away form is none too clever either, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the The Railwaymen have hit 10 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Brighton & HA are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 32 points from their 31 games thus far. Crewe Alex. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 31 points from their 31 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Brighton & HA6222798
Crewe Alex.640210712

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Withdean Stadium for the Seagulls and the Madmen are unable to see past Crewe Alex. claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
Brighton & HA Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Crewe Alex. 5 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 10 outings ago.