FootyMAD's Burnley match preview

Last updated : 23 September 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Burnley v Brighton & Hove Albion fixture

Brighton & HA face a trip to Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 10 games played, Seagulls have recorded 3 wins, and Burnley have come away with 5 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2005, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 16 AprBurnley1 - 1Brighton & HACHMP
2004/2005Sat 20 NovBrighton & HA0 - 1BurnleyCHMP
2002/2003Sat 28 DecBrighton & HA2 - 2BurnleyCHMP
2002/2003Sat 10 AugBurnley1 - 3Brighton & HACHMP
1995/1996Tue 09 AprBrighton & HA1 - 0BurnleyLGE1
1995/1996Sat 21 OctBurnley3 - 0Brighton & HALGE1
1993/1994Wed 16 MarBrighton & HA1 - 1BurnleyLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Burnley have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 15 goals for the Clarets, with 8 goals against.

Brighton & HA have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. The Seagulls's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Burnley are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca Cola Championship with a return of just 6 points from their 9 games thus far. Brighton & HA are currently lying in 19th place in Coca Cola Championship having mustered a points tally of 8 from their 9 matches played.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Burnley6132986
Brighton & HA6132996

FootyMad's prediction ...

Brighton & HA are in a sorry state of late on their travels, though the Mad panel can see them coming away from Turf Moor with a well-deserved point. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Burnley Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Brighton & HA Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.