FootyMAD's Stockport County match preview

Last updated : 01 May 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Brighton & Hove Albion v Stockport County fixture

Brighton & HA play host to Stockport County at Withdean Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 10 games played, Seagulls have recorded 5 wins, and Stockport Co. have come away with 2 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Brighton & HA was back in October 2003, over five years ago, with Stockport Co. inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Seagulls 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:
2008/2009Tue 25 NovStockport Co.2 - 0Brighton & HALGE1
2003/2004Sat 28 FebStockport Co.1 - 1Brighton & HALGE1
2003/2004Sat 25 OctBrighton & HA0-1Stockport Co.LGE1
1995/1996Sat 23 MarStockport Co.3 - 1Brighton & HALGE1
1995/1996Mon 01 JanBrighton & HA1 - 1Stockport Co.LGE1
1994/1995Sat 22 AprStockport Co.2 - 0Brighton & HALGE1
1994/1995Mon 02 JanBrighton & HA2 - 0Stockport Co.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Brighton & Hove Albion have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 11 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Stockport Co. is pretty dire, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. Hatters have conceded 11 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Brighton & HA are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 49 points from 45 matches. Stockport Co. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 60 points from their 45 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Brighton & HA641112813
Stockport Co.6114594

FootyMad's prediction ...

Brighton & HA are not exactly setting the world alight at Withdean Stadium at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Stockport Co. in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Brighton & HA Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Stockport Co. Lost each of the previous 5 away matches.
Not won in previous 7 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.