FootyMAD's Swansea City match preview

Last updated : 02 May 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Brighton & Hove Albion v Swansea City fixture

Brighton & HA prepare to entertain Swansea City at Withdean Stadium on Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Withdean Stadium was just last season, in December 2006, as the Seagulls squeezed past their rivals by a scoreline of 3-2 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:
2007/2008Tue 08 JanSwansea City1 - 0Brighton & HAASSM
2007/2008Sat 29 SepSwansea City0 - 0Brighton & HALGE1
2006/2007Sat 21 AprSwansea City2 - 1Brighton & HALGE1
2006/2007Tue 05 DecBrighton & HA3-2Swansea CityLGE1
2001/2002Tue 16 OctSwansea City1 - 2Brighton & HAASSM
1999/2000Sat 01 AprBrighton & HA1 - 1Swansea CityLGE2
1999/2000Sat 18 DecSwansea City2 - 0Brighton & HALGE2

Recent respective form guides

Brighton & Hove Albion have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Seagulls in those games, with 8 conceded.

The Swans have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Swans, and 10 goals against.

Brighton & HA lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League One, picking up 69 points from their 45 games so far. Swansea City are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League One, with their 45 games giving them a return of 89 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Brighton & HA63128710
Swansea City631211710

FootyMad's prediction ...

Brighton & HA are starting to turn Withdean Stadium into a fortress, but the quality of opposition for this game makes your FootyMad panel believe the teams will share the spoils on this occasion. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Brighton & HA 6 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Swansea City Undefeated in last 5 away games.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.