FootyMAD's Brighton & Hove Albion match preview

Last updated : 27 December 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Luton Town v Brighton & Hove Albion fixture

Luton Town prepare to entertain Brighton & Hove Albion at Kenilworth Road on Wednesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Hatters are clearly on top, winning 18 and drawing 8 of the 28 games played.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Kenilworth Road was two seasons ago, in February 2004, with Luton Town running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a League Division Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Tue 10 FebLuton Town2-0Brighton & HALGE1
2003/2004Mon 25 AugBrighton & HA2 - 0Luton TownLGE1
1989/1990Sat 06 JanBrighton & HA4 - 1Luton TownFAC
1982/1983Sat 22 JanBrighton & HA2 - 4Luton TownPREM
1982/1983Sat 18 SepLuton Town5 - 0Brighton & HAPREM
1978/1979Sat 21 AprLuton Town1 - 1Brighton & HACHMP
1978/1979Sat 16 DecBrighton & HA3 - 1Luton TownCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Luton Town have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 15 goals have been scored by the The Hatters in those games, with 10 conceded.

Brighton & HA have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. While the Seagulls have hit 5 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Luton Town's 35 points from 25 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position. Brighton & HA are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 25 points from 25 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Luton Town6213997
Brighton & HA6231689

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that The Hatters's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Brighton & HA. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Luton Town 5 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Brighton & HA Not won in previous 5 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.