The Analyst: Seagulls v Shrimpers

Last updated : 18 September 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Brighton & Hove Albion v Southend United fixture

Southend Utd. face a trip to Brighton & Hove Albion at Withdean Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and have come away with little in previous meetings, having been beaten a depressing 32 out of 48 times.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2009, as the visitors ran out cosy 1 - 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:
2008/2009Tue 10 MarBrighton & HA1 - 3Southend Utd.LGE1
2008/2009Fri 22 AugSouthend Utd.0 - 2Brighton & HALGE1
2007/2008Tue 08 AprSouthend Utd.2 - 0Brighton & HALGE1
2007/2008Sat 01 SepBrighton & HA3 - 2Southend Utd.LGE1
2006/2007Tue 19 SepSouthend Utd.3 - 2Brighton & HALGEC
2000/2001Mon 01 JanBrighton & HA0 - 2Southend Utd.LGE2
2000/2001Sat 12 AugSouthend Utd.2 - 0Brighton & HALGE2

Recent respective form guides

Brighton & Hove Albion have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Southend Utd. have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. The Shrimpers's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Brighton & HA see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 8 points from their 7 games played so far, Southend Utd.'s 8 points from 7 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Brighton & HA62227128
Southend Utd.6132666

The Analyst's prediction ...

Not a lot has been going right generally for Southend Utd. on their travels as of late, but I can certainly see them gleaning a point from their game against Brighton & HA. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Brighton & HA7 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Southend Utd.Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.