Brighton & HA prepare to entertain Port Vale at Withdean Stadium on Friday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 24 games played, Seagulls have recorded 12 wins, and Port Vale have come away with 4 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Withdean Stadium was earlier this season, when they played out a goalless draw 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: | |||||
2003/2004 | Fri 12 Dec | Brighton & HA | 0-0 | Port Vale | LD2 |
2001/2002 | Sat 20 Apr | Port Vale | 0 - 1 | Brighton & HA | LD2 |
2001/2002 | Sat 10 Nov | Brighton & HA | 1 - 0 | Port Vale | LD2 |
1993/1994 | Sat 07 May | Brighton & HA | 1 - 3 | Port Vale | LD2 |
1993/1994 | Sat 27 Nov | Port Vale | 4 - 0 | Brighton & HA | LD2 |
1992/1993 | Sat 06 Mar | Brighton & HA | 0 - 2 | Port Vale | LD2 |
1992/1993 | Sat 03 Oct | Port Vale | 3 - 1 | Brighton & HA | LD2 |
Recent respective form guides
Brighton & Hove Albion are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Seagulls in those games, with 6 conceded.
The away form of Port Vale is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Valiants have hit 4 goals, 7 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Brighton & HA are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 34 points from 20 games. Port Vale lie just outside the playoff positions in the Nationwide League Division Two, picking up 31 from their 20 games so far.
For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here
Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
Brighton & HA | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 11 | 9 |
Port Vale | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
The match against Port Vale is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Seagulls in a close run game. Home Win
Sequence statistics: | |
Brighton & HA | 10 games since last home draw. Not drawn a match in their last 6 . |
Port Vale | 4 games since last away draw. No win in the 3 most recent games. |