History of the Middlesbrough v Brighton & Hove Albion fixture
Middlesbrough play host to Brighton & Hove Albion at Riverside Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Boro are clearly on top, winning 11 and drawing 6 of the 18 games played.
The last time the two teams met at Middlesbrough was back in September 2003, over five years ago, the Boro carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in an League Cup match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003/2004 | Wed 24 Sep | Middlesbrough | 1-0 | Brighton & HA | League Cup |
| 1993/1994 | Wed 06 Oct | Brighton & HA | 1 - 3 | Middlesbrough | League Cup |
| 1993/1994 | Tue 21 Sep | Middlesbrough | 5 - 0 | Brighton & HA | League Cup |
| 1991/1992 | Sat 21 Mar | Middlesbrough | 4 - 0 | Brighton & HA | Second Division |
| 1991/1992 | Sat 09 Nov | Brighton & HA | 1 - 1 | Middlesbrough | Second Division |
| 1990/1991 | Sat 04 May | Middlesbrough | 2 - 0 | Brighton & HA | Second Division |
| 1990/1991 | Sat 27 Oct | Brighton & HA | 2 - 4 | Middlesbrough | Second Division |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Middlesbrough have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 6 to 5.
Brighton & Hove Albion have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Seagulls have conceded 8 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.
Middlesbrough are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 35 points from 20 games.
Brighton & Hove Albion lie just outside the playoff positions in the npower Championship, picking up 32 from their 20 games so far.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 11 |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 12 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the Boro. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 4 games since last away draw. Won each of the previous 3 matches. Last drawn game 7 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here