FootyMAD's Southampton match preview

Last updated : 07 April 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Brighton & Hove Albion v Southampton fixture

Brighton & HA play host to Southampton at Withdean Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 7 of the 17 previous games, with the Seagulls winning just 4.

The last time the two teams met at Brighton & HA was just over four years ago, in September 2001, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-3 winners in a League Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Mon 02 JanSouthampton2 - 1Brighton & HACHMP
2001/2002Tue 11 SepBrighton & HA0-3SouthamptonLGEC
1985/1986Sat 08 MarBrighton & HA0 - 2SouthamptonFAC
1982/1983Tue 05 AprSouthampton0 - 0Brighton & HAPREM
1982/1983Mon 27 DecBrighton & HA0 - 1SouthamptonPREM
1981/1982Sat 03 AprBrighton & HA1 - 1SouthamptonPREM
1981/1982Tue 08 DecSouthampton0 - 2Brighton & HAPREM

Recent respective form guides

Brighton & Hove Albion have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 5 in the wrong end.

The away form of Southampton is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. Saints have conceded 10 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Brighton & HA are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca Cola Championship with a return of just 35 points from their 41 games thus far. Southampton are currently lying in 19th place in Coca Cola Championship having mustered a points tally of 46 from their 41 matches played.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Brighton & HA6132556
Southampton61327116

FootyMad's prediction ...

Brighton & HA are in pretty poor form at home recently, and the FootyMad are looking no further than a solitary point from this game. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Brighton & HA Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 5 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Southampton Not won in previous 6 away matches.