FootyMAD's Brighton & Hove Albion match preview

Last updated : 27 December 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Swindon Town v Brighton & Hove Albion fixture

Swindon Town prepare to entertain Brighton & Hove Albion at County Ground on Sunday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 50 games played, Robins have recorded 24 wins, and Brighton & HA have come away with 12 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at County Ground was just last season, in December 2007, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-3 winners in a League One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Wed 12 NovBrighton & HA2 - 0Swindon TownASSM
2007/2008Sat 22 MarBrighton & HA2 - 1Swindon TownLGE1
2007/2008Sat 15 DecSwindon Town0-3Brighton & HALGE1
2003/2004Thu 20 MayBrighton & HA1 - 2Swindon TownD2PO
2003/2004Sun 16 MaySwindon Town0 - 1Brighton & HAD2PO
2003/2004Sun 28 DecSwindon Town2 - 1Brighton & HALGE1
2003/2004Sat 06 SepBrighton & HA2 - 2Swindon TownLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Swindon Town 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, 11 to 9.

The away form of Brighton & HA is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. Seagulls have conceded 9 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Swindon Town find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 23 points from their 22 matches. Brighton & HA are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 20 points from their 22 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Swindon Town61238105
Brighton & HA60244102

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that Robins's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Brighton & HA. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Swindon Town Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Brighton & HA Not won in previous 11 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 9 most recent games.