FootyMAD's Brighton & Hove Albion match preview

Last updated : 03 December 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Doncaster Rovers v Brighton & Hove Albion fixture

Doncaster Rvs. prepare to entertain Brighton & Hove Albion at Keepmoat Stadium on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Rovers are clearly on top, having won 5 and lost only 2 of the 9 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Keepmoat Stadium was just last season, in November 2006, the Rovers carving out a narrow 1-0 victory 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:
2006/2007Sat 07 AprBrighton & HA0 - 2Doncaster Rvs.LGE1
2006/2007Sat 25 NovDoncaster Rvs.1-0Brighton & HALGE1
1997/1998Sat 14 FebBrighton & HA0 - 0Doncaster Rvs.LGE2
1997/1998Sat 04 OctDoncaster Rvs.1 - 3Brighton & HALGE2
1996/1997Sat 26 AprBrighton & HA1 - 0Doncaster Rvs.LGE2
1996/1997Sat 19 OctDoncaster Rvs.3 - 0Brighton & HALGE2
1987/1988Sat 23 AprDoncaster Rvs.0 - 2Brighton & HALGE1

Recent respective form guides

Doncaster Rovers have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Rovers in those games, with 7 conceded.

The Seagulls have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with an unbeaten run in the last six, four of them victories. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Seagulls, and 7 goals against.

Doncaster Rvs.'s total of 26 points from their 17 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One. Brighton & HA lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League One, picking up 26 from their 17 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Doncaster Rvs.6141987
Brighton & HA633013712

FootyMad's prediction ...

Doncaster Rvs. are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Doncaster Rvs. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Brighton & HA Undefeated in last 7 away games.
10 games since last defeat.