Tuesday, 18 September 2012
Watford vs Brighton Match Live – Preview 18-Sep-2012
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Watford vs Brighton Match Preview
TEAM NEWS
Watford could welcome back striker Alex Geijo, who is approaching full fitness, but midfielder John Eustace (back) is definitely out.
Midfielders Prince Buaben and Geoffrey Mujangi Bia are also out with respective thigh and groin injuries.
Brighton are boosted by the return to fitness of Craig Mackail Smith after he recovered from a tight thigh.
Midfielder Andrew Crofts (muscular) is doubtful whilst Vicente (tendon) and Will Hoskins (foot) are out.
Watford could welcome back striker Alex Geijo, who is approaching full fitness, but midfielder John Eustace (back) is definitely out.
Midfielders Prince Buaben and Geoffrey Mujangi Bia are also out with respective thigh and groin injuries.
Brighton are boosted by the return to fitness of Craig Mackail Smith after he recovered from a tight thigh.
Midfielder Andrew Crofts (muscular) is doubtful whilst Vicente (tendon) and Will Hoskins (foot) are out.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
• After 104 competitive meetings since 1921, Brighton have won 42, Watford 32, with 30 all square.
• Watford are aiming to take their unbeaten sequence against the Seagulls to five (W2, D2).
• Brighton last claimed maximum points at Vicarage Road 20 years ago.
Watford
• Two wins and three defeats see Watford on six points after the first five Championship fixtures for the third time in four seasons.
• They have conceded one goal at Vicarage Road, and nine on their travels, making it the widest such discrepancy in the second tier.
• Gianfranco Zola's men have conceded the opening goal in all but one of their Championship games to date.
Brighton & Hove Albion
• Third placed Brighton are one point off the pace, and bidding for four consecutive league victories, last attained in March 2011.
• They are the only club so far this term to have claimed three wins from Championship matches in which they have scored first.
• Should this match finish level, it will be the Seagulls' 500th away draw in their league history.
Head-to-head
• After 104 competitive meetings since 1921, Brighton have won 42, Watford 32, with 30 all square.
• Watford are aiming to take their unbeaten sequence against the Seagulls to five (W2, D2).
• Brighton last claimed maximum points at Vicarage Road 20 years ago.
Watford
• Two wins and three defeats see Watford on six points after the first five Championship fixtures for the third time in four seasons.
• They have conceded one goal at Vicarage Road, and nine on their travels, making it the widest such discrepancy in the second tier.
• Gianfranco Zola's men have conceded the opening goal in all but one of their Championship games to date.
Brighton & Hove Albion
• Third placed Brighton are one point off the pace, and bidding for four consecutive league victories, last attained in March 2011.
• They are the only club so far this term to have claimed three wins from Championship matches in which they have scored first.
• Should this match finish level, it will be the Seagulls' 500th away draw in their league history.
Source : BBC
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