FootyMAD's Luton Town match preview

Last updated : 27 December 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Luton Town v Brighton & Hove Albion fixture

Brighton & HA face a trip to Luton Town at Kenilworth Road on Wednesday evening, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Seagulls will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them taste defeat on 18 occassions, and draw 8, from the 28 games played.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was was two seasons ago, in February 2004, with Luton Town running out comfortable 2 - 0 winners in a League Division Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Tue 10 FebLuton Town2 - 0Brighton & HALGE1
2003/2004Mon 25 AugBrighton & HA2 - 0Luton TownLGE1
1989/1990Sat 06 JanBrighton & HA4 - 1Luton TownFAC
1982/1983Sat 22 JanBrighton & HA2 - 4Luton TownPREM
1982/1983Sat 18 SepLuton Town5 - 0Brighton & HAPREM
1978/1979Sat 21 AprLuton Town1 - 1Brighton & HACHMP
1978/1979Sat 16 DecBrighton & HA3 - 1Luton TownCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Luton Town have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 15 goals have been scored by the The Hatters in those games, with 10 conceded.

Brighton & HA have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. While the Seagulls have hit 5 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Luton Town's 35 points from 25 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position. Brighton & HA are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 25 points from 25 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Luton Town6213997
Brighton & HA6231689

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the The Hatters, as the Seagulls have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Luton Town 5 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Brighton & HA Not won in previous 5 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.