FootyMAD's Luton Town match preview

Last updated : 24 March 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Brighton & Hove Albion v Luton Town fixture

Brighton & HA are ready to welcome Luton Town to Withdean Stadium on Saturday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having chalked up an impressive 20 wins out of 29 previous matches.

The previous match played between the two at Withdean Stadium was within the last three years, in August 2003, with Brighton & HA 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:
2005/2006Wed 28 DecLuton Town3 - 0Brighton & HACHMP
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

Recent respective form guides

Brighton & Hove Albion's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Only 3 goals have been registered in this time, with 5 in the wrong end.

The away form of Luton Town is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the The Hatters have hit 6 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Brighton & HA are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca Cola Championship with a return of just 31 points from their 39 games thus far. Luton Town's 51 points from 39 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Brighton & HA6024282
Luton Town621310117

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Brighton & HA Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 10 most recent games.
Luton Town Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.