FootyMAD's Preston North End match preview

Last updated : 26 August 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Preston North End v Brighton & Hove Albion fixture

Brighton & HA face a trip to Preston North End at Deepdale on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. The Seagulls have lost on no less than 9 of the 13 visits.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2005, with Preston N.E. running out comfortable 3 - 0 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:
2004/2005Tue 05 AprPreston N.E.3 - 0Brighton & HACHMP
2004/2005Sat 28 AugBrighton & HA1 - 0Preston N.E.CHMP
2002/2003Sat 12 AprBrighton & HA0 - 2Preston N.E.CHMP
2002/2003Sat 23 NovPreston N.E.2 - 2Brighton & HACHMP
2001/2002Tue 15 JanBrighton & HA0 - 2Preston N.E.FAC
1992/1993Sat 13 FebPreston N.E.1 - 0Brighton & HALGE1
1992/1993Sat 05 SepBrighton & HA2 - 0Preston N.E.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Preston North End have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 7.

Brighton & HA have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Seagulls have hit 5 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Preston N.E. find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 4 points from their 4 matches. Brighton & HA are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca Cola Championship with a return of just 2 points from their 4 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Preston N.E.61236105
Brighton & HA60336113

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Preston N.E. Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Brighton & HA Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 6 most recent games.