History of the Brighton & Hove Albion v Sheffield Wednesday fixture
Sheffield Wednesday face a trip to Brighton & Hove Albion at Falmer Stadium on Friday evening, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 4 of the 10 previous games, with the hosts winning just 3.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Falmer Stadium was just last season, in April 2011, with Brighton & Hove Albion running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a League One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Sat 09 Apr | Brighton & HA | 2-0 | Sheff. Wed. | League One |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 21 Aug | Sheff. Wed. | 1 - 0 | Brighton & HA | League One |
| 2005/2006 | Mon 17 Apr | Brighton & HA | 0 - 2 | Sheff. Wed. | Championship |
| 2005/2006 | Mon 24 Oct | Sheff. Wed. | 1 - 1 | Brighton & HA | Championship |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 27 Mar | Sheff. Wed. | 2 - 1 | Brighton & HA | League Division Two |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 20 Sep | Brighton & HA | 2 - 0 | Sheff. Wed. | League Division Two |
| 2002/2003 | Mon 21 Apr | Brighton & HA | 1 - 1 | Sheff. Wed. | League Division One |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Brighton & Hove Albion have lost only 1 of the last six at home, but 4 of these games have been drawn. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Seagulls in those games, with 6 conceded.
The away form of Sheffield Wednesday however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the Owls, and 5 goals against.
Brighton & Hove Albion are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 7 points from 4 games.
Sheffield Wednesday's total of 7 points from their 4 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower Championship.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 8 |
| Sheffield Wednesday | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 10 | 13 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Owls's decent recent efforts out on the road should see them narrowly take the spoils from the match with Brighton & Hove Albion, believes the FootyMad team. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Brighton & Hove Albion | Unbeaten in the last 4 home games. Unbeaten run of 3 matches. |
| Sheffield Wednesday | Not won in previous 2 away matches. Last drawn game 5 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here