FootyMAD's Brighton & Hove Albion match preview

Last updated : 09 December 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Reading v Brighton & Hove Albion fixture

Reading prepare to entertain Brighton & Hove Albion at Madejski Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 42 games played, Royals have recorded 20 wins, and Brighton & HA have come away with 9 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Madejski Stadium was just last season, in August 2004, as the Royals squeezed past their rivals by a scoreline of 3-2 in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Tue 09 AugBrighton & HA0 - 2ReadingCHMP
2004/2005Mon 21 MarBrighton & HA0 - 1ReadingCHMP
2004/2005Sat 07 AugReading3-2Brighton & HACHMP
2002/2003Fri 04 AprReading1 - 2Brighton & HACHMP
2002/2003Sat 30 NovBrighton & HA0 - 1ReadingCHMP
2001/2002Sat 09 MarReading0 - 0Brighton & HALGE1
2001/2002Mon 11 FebBrighton & HA3 - 1ReadingLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Reading are unbeaten in their last six home games, winning five of them, and drawing the other one. During these games, Royals have smashed 13 goals past the opposition and conceded a paltry 2.

Brighton & HA have an average recent record on the road, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.

Reading are leading the way in the Coca Cola Championship, with their 22 games giving them a return of 53 points. Brighton & HA are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca Cola Championship with a return of just 19 points from their 22 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Reading650113515
Brighton & HA6042594

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Reading fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Royals. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Reading Won 3 successive home games.
4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Brighton & HA Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 3 games.
No win in the 8 most recent games.