FM Preview: Plymouth Argyle v Brighton & Hove Albion 21 Sep 2010

Last updated : 20 September 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Plymouth Argyle v Brighton & Hove Albion fixture

Plymouth Arg. play host to Brighton & Hove Albion at Home Park on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 40 games played, Pilgrims have recorded 19 wins, and Brighton & HA have come away with 7 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Plymouth Arg. was just over four years ago, in March 2006, the Pilgrims carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 04 MarPlymouth Arg.1-0Brighton & HACHMP
2005/2006Mon 29 AugBrighton & HA2 - 0Plymouth Arg.CHMP
2004/2005Sat 12 MarPlymouth Arg.5 - 1Brighton & HACHMP
2004/2005Tue 10 AugBrighton & HA0 - 2Plymouth Arg.CHMP
2003/2004Sat 31 JanBrighton & HA2 - 1Plymouth Arg.LGE1
2003/2004Sat 30 AugPlymouth Arg.3 - 3Brighton & HALGE1
2000/2001Sat 14 AprPlymouth Arg.0 - 2Brighton & HALGE2

Recent respective form guides

Plymouth Argyle's dreadful home form has resulted in just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While Pilgrims have scored 5, a worringly large 11 have been leaked at the other end.

Brighton & HA's away form is none too clever either, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. Only 3 goals have been registered in this time, with 4 leaked at the wrong end.

Plymouth Arg. find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 8 points from their 6 matches. Brighton & HA lie just outside the playoff positions in the Npower League One, picking up 11 from their 6 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Plymouth Arg.61236105
Brighton & HA6222668

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Home Park for the Pilgrims and the Madmen are unable to see past Brighton & HA claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
Plymouth Arg. No sequences of note
Brighton & HA Not won in previous 3 away matches.