FootyMAD's Millwall match preview

Last updated : 08 September 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Millwall v Brighton & Hove Albion fixture

Brighton & HA face a trip to Millwall at The Den on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Seagulls will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them ending up on the losing side in more than half of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2006, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 2 winners in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 01 AprMillwall0 - 2Brighton & HACHMP
2005/2006Sat 31 DecBrighton & HA1 - 2MillwallCHMP
2004/2005Sat 26 FebBrighton & HA1 - 0MillwallCHMP
2004/2005Sat 11 DecMillwall2 - 0Brighton & HACHMP
2002/2003Sat 22 FebBrighton & HA1 - 0MillwallCHMP
2002/2003Sat 07 SepMillwall1 - 0Brighton & HACHMP
2000/2001Tue 05 SepMillwall1 - 1Brighton & HALGEC

Recent respective form guides

Millwall are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. These games have seen the The Lions score just 6 goals, though they have conceded 3.

Brighton & HA have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Seagulls's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 6 goals for and 5 against.

Millwall are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 5 points from their 6 games thus far. Brighton & HA find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 7 points from their 6 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Millwall62136117
Brighton & HA6213697

FootyMad's prediction ...

A creditable return from recent away games for Seagulls could well see them head back from The Den with a share of the spoils, think the FootyMad panel. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Millwall Unbeaten in the last 6 home games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Brighton & HA Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.