FootyMAD's Brighton & Hove Albion match preview

Last updated : 29 October 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Sunderland v Brighton & Hove Albion fixture

Sunderland play host to Brighton & Hove Albion at Stadium Of Light on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Black Cats are clearly on top, having won 10 and lost only 2 of the 16 games.

The last time the two teams met at Sunderland was more than a decade ago, in October 1991, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4-2 thriller, in a Second Division match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
1991/1992Sat 25 AprBrighton & HA2 - 2SunderlandCHMP
1991/1992Sat 05 OctSunderland4-2Brighton & HACHMP
1989/1990Sat 24 FebSunderland2 - 1Brighton & HACHMP
1989/1990Sat 25 NovBrighton & HA1 - 2SunderlandCHMP
1988/1989Sat 29 AprSunderland1 - 0Brighton & HACHMP
1988/1989Sat 26 NovBrighton & HA3 - 0SunderlandCHMP
1987/1988Sat 16 JanSunderland1 - 0Brighton & HALGE1

Recent respective form guides

Sunderland are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, The Black Cats have scored 10 and conceded 2 during this period.

The Seagulls have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occassions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 leaked at the wrong end.

Sunderland's total of 25 points from their 15 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship. Brighton & HA see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 19 points from their 15 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Sunderland63214211
Brighton & HA63216511

FootyMad's prediction ...

Sunderland may be coming up against a decent side in Brighton & HA, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Black Cats. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Sunderland Unbeaten in the last 11 home games.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Brighton & HA 4 games since last away draw.