FootyMAD's Leeds United match preview

Last updated : 22 October 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Brighton & Hove Albion v Leeds United fixture

Brighton & HA play host to Leeds United at Withdean Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 12 games played, Seagulls have recorded 5 wins, and Leeds Utd. have come away with 4 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Brighton & HA was more than a decade ago, in April 1990, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Second Division match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
1989/1990Sat 21 AprBrighton & HA2-2Leeds Utd.CHMP
1989/1990Sat 16 DecLeeds Utd.3 - 0Brighton & HACHMP
1988/1989Sat 15 AprLeeds Utd.1 - 0Brighton & HACHMP
1988/1989Sat 07 JanBrighton & HA1 - 2Leeds Utd.FAC
1988/1989Sat 01 OctBrighton & HA2 - 1Leeds Utd.CHMP
1986/1987Sat 09 MayBrighton & HA0 - 1Leeds Utd.CHMP
1986/1987Sat 13 DecLeeds Utd.3 - 1Brighton & HACHMP

Recent respective form guides

Brighton & Hove Albion's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Seagulls's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Leeds Utd.'s away form is none too clever either, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 5 leaked at the wrong end.

Brighton & HA find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 16 points from their 14 matches. Leeds Utd. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 18 points from their 13 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Brighton & HA6222788
Leeds Utd.6231329

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Brighton & HA Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Leeds Utd. Previous 3 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
5 games since last defeat.