History of the Bolton Wanderers v Brighton & Hove Albion fixture
Bolton Wanderers play host to Brighton & Hove Albion at Burnden Way on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 2 of the 5 previous games, with the Trotters winning just 1.
The last time the two teams met at Bolton Wanderers was amazingly over twenty years ago, in January 1993, with Brighton & Hove Albion inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Trotters in a League Division Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 24 Nov | Brighton & HA | 1 - 1 | Bolton Wdrs. | Championship |
| 1992/1993 | Sat 30 Jan | Bolton Wdrs. | 0-1 | Brighton & HA | League Division Two |
| 1992/1993 | Sat 22 Aug | Brighton & HA | 2 - 1 | Bolton Wdrs. | League Division Two |
| 1991/1992 | Sat 25 Jan | Bolton Wdrs. | 2 - 1 | Brighton & HA | F.A. Cup |
| 1979/1980 | Sat 12 Jan | Bolton Wdrs. | 0 - 2 | Brighton & HA | First Division |
| 1979/1980 | Sat 01 Sep | Brighton & HA | 3 - 1 | Bolton Wdrs. | First Division |
| 1977/1978 | Sat 04 Mar | Bolton Wdrs. | 1 - 1 | Brighton & HA | Second Division |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Bolton Wanderers have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Trotters in those games, with 5 conceded.
Brighton & Hove Albion have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the Seagulls, and 6 goals against.
Bolton Wanderers's 51 points from 36 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.
Brighton & Hove Albion's total of 56 points from their 35 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower Championship.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Wanderers | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 14 |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 14 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Bolton Wanderers are starting to turn Burnden Way into a fortress, but the quality of opposition for this game makes your FootyMad panel believe the teams will share the spoils on this occasion. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Bolton Wanderers | Won 4 successive home games. 6 games since last home draw. Won their latest 4 matches. Not drawn a match in their last 4 . |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 7 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here