History of the Brighton & Hove Albion v Middlesbrough fixture
Brighton & Hove Albion prepare to entertain Middlesbrough at Falmer Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 7 of the 18 previous games, with the Seagulls winning just 6.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Falmer Stadium was less than a year ago, in March 2012, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 31 Mar | Brighton & HA | 1-1 | Middlesbrough | Championship |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 10 Dec | Middlesbrough | 1 - 0 | Brighton & HA | Championship |
| 2003/2004 | Wed 24 Sep | Middlesbrough | 1 - 0 | Brighton & HA | League Cup |
| 1993/1994 | Wed 06 Oct | Brighton & HA | 1 - 3 | Middlesbrough | League Cup |
| 1993/1994 | Tue 21 Sep | Middlesbrough | 5 - 0 | Brighton & HA | League Cup |
| 1991/1992 | Sat 21 Mar | Middlesbrough | 4 - 0 | Brighton & HA | Second Division |
| 1991/1992 | Sat 09 Nov | Brighton & HA | 1 - 1 | Middlesbrough | Second Division |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Brighton & Hove Albion have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Seagulls in those games, with 4 conceded.
The away form of Middlesbrough however, is much more impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The Boro's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 11 goals for and 10 against.
Brighton & Hove Albion's total of 18 points from their 10 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower Championship.
Middlesbrough's 16 points from 10 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 11 |
| Middlesbrough | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Your number one FootyMad panel have studied this game long and hard, and cannot separate the two. A draw for the Seagulls. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Brighton & Hove Albion | Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Drawn each of their last 2 games. Not won in the 3 most recent games. |
| Middlesbrough | 3 successive away victories. 12 games since last away draw. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here