FootyMAD's Exeter City match preview

Last updated : 26 February 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Brighton & Hove Albion v Exeter City fixture

Brighton & HA play host to Exeter City at Withdean Stadium on Saturday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having chalked up an impressive 29 wins out of 43 previous matches.

The last time the two teams met at Brighton & HA was back in September 2002, over five years ago, the Seagulls carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in an League Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 05 DecExeter City0 - 1Brighton & HALGE1
2002/2003Wed 11 SepBrighton & HA2-1Exeter CityLGEC
2000/2001Sat 27 JanExeter City1 - 0Brighton & HALGE2
2000/2001Fri 22 DecBrighton & HA2 - 0Exeter CityLGE2
1999/2000Sat 08 AprExeter City0 - 0Brighton & HALGE2
1999/2000Mon 03 JanBrighton & HA4 - 2Exeter CityLGE2
1998/1999Sat 13 FebBrighton & HA0 - 1Exeter CityLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Brighton & Hove Albion's disastrous home run has meant they have managed only 2 draws from the last six matches. Seagulls have conceded a disappointing 7 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 2 of their own chances.

The away form of Exeter City is pretty dire, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. While the Grecians have hit 4 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Brighton & HA find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 34 points from their 32 matches. Exeter City are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 31 points from their 32 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Brighton & HA6132566
Exeter City6024592

FootyMad's prediction ...

Attention punters! I see this as an opportunity for the Seagulls to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Brighton & HA Failed to win in previous 6 home matches.
Exeter City Not won in previous 8 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 6 most recent games.