Brighton & Hove Albion v Leeds Utd *** Official Match Thread ***

[dadams2k11]

Brighton and Hove Albion v Leeds United

Brighton could welcome back midfielders Will Buckley and Jake Forster-Caskey to the squad for the visit of Leeds.
However, Keith Andrews (hamstring), Andrew Crofts (knee) and strikers Will Hoskins (knee) and Craig Mackail-Smith (Achilles) remain sidelined.
Leeds striker Noel Hunt was named on the bench on their last outing and could be involved after recovering from a long-term hamstring injury.
Otherwise manager Brian McDermott has no fresh injury or suspension concerns.

MATCH FACTS

Head-to-Head

• Leeds won the earlier meeting this season 2-1 at Elland Road in August. It was their first win against Brighton in six meetings.
• Leeds are unbeaten in the last five meetings at Brighton, winning three. Brighton's last home win was 2-1 in the Championship in January 2006.

Brighton

• Brighton's 1-0 home win against Doncaster on Saturday was their first win in four league games.
• The Seagulls have conceded 25 league goals so far this season. Only QPR and Burnley have conceded fewer in the Championship.
• Brighton are unbeaten in their last six home games in all competitions, winning four.

Leeds

• Leeds have won their last two games, after winning none of their previous eight in all competitions.
• They have not kept a clean sheet in their last nine games in all competitions.
• Leeds' 2-1 win at Yeovil on Saturday was their first away win in five games in all competitions.

Officials:

Referee: DARREN DEADMAN
Referee's Asistant's: Darren Blunden and Dean Treleaven
Fourth Official: Charles Breakspear

 

[sydney]

Darren Deadman.....aaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrgggghhhhh nnnoooooooooooooooo!!!!!!

 

[tomfitz12]

you posted the leeds badge 3 times.

where loose

 

[Notters]

Why does one of the three Leeds badges have an antenna?

 

[KZNSeagull]

2 extra badges = number of players dirty Leeds will have sent off.

We will win 3-1. Ulloa, Spanish Rod, March.

 

[super-seagulls]

Why does one of the three Leeds badges have an antenna?

Is it a necklace, or a hanger for a rear view mirror!
Classy Leeds.

You may tell them all that we stand or fall.....
For Sussex by the Sea.

 

[dadams2k11]

I have no idea why 3 *spit* dirty Leeds badges are in the post.. I cant edit it to remove the filth... Mod can you remove them for me?

 

[tinycowboy]

I think it's a necklace. We're into uncharted territory here with a badge three times - looking forward to seeing how it affects the match. Otherwise, fairly neat and tidy. If you're using an ampersand, I think you're right to use the contraction "Utd". I agree a full stop after the Utd to denote the contraction has now become obsolete. Good apostrophisation on Leeds' - were you tempted by Leeds's? "Asistant's" needs a lot of work though, and no need for the colon after "Officials". Other than that, pretty consistent - 8.6/10.0. I think we'll draw, but, having seen this thread, I've upgraded our share of possession from 56% to 59%.

 

[theonesmith]

I think it's a necklace. We're into uncharted territory here with a badge three times - looking forward to seeing how it affects the match. Otherwise, fairly neat and tidy. If you're using an ampersand, I think you're right to use the contraction "Utd". I agree a full stop after the Utd to denote the contraction has now become obsolete. Good apostrophisation on Leeds' - were you tempted by Leeds's? "Asistant's" needs a lot of work though, and no need for the colon after "Officials". Other than that, pretty consistent - 8.6/10.0. I think we'll draw, but, having seen this thread, I've upgraded our share of possession from 56% to 59%.

 

[Simster]

I think it's a necklace. We're into uncharted territory here with a badge three times - looking forward to seeing how it affects the match. Otherwise, fairly neat and tidy. If you're using an ampersand, I think you're right to use the contraction "Utd". I agree a full stop after the Utd to denote the contraction has now become obsolete. Good apostrophisation on Leeds' - were you tempted by Leeds's? "Asistant's" needs a lot of work though, and no need for the colon after "Officials". Other than that, pretty consistent - 8.6/10.0. I think we'll draw, but, having seen this thread, I've upgraded our share of possession from 56% to 59%.

Splendid analysis.

 

[Guinness Boy]

Fourth Official: Charles Breakspear

He sounds quite posh doesn't he?

"I say Oscar, do be a good chap and sit down. No Mister McDermott, I don't think that language is appropriate."

 

[Seagull kimchi]

Great work...nice ampersand : )

 

[Bold Seagull]

Form guide:

LEEDS
last 10 games: WDDLLLLDWW
last 6 games: W2 D1 L3 F9 A12 CS0 PTS 7

BRIGHTON
last 10 games: WDLWDWLDLW
last 6 games: W2 D2 L2 F3 A4 CS3 PTS 8

 

[tinycowboy]

He sounds quite posh doesn't he?

I was up at Oxford with Charlie. He's a good man - scrupulously fair, and makes his own Sloe Gin.

 

[Giraffe]

I have no idea why 3 *spit* dirty Leeds badges are in the post.. I cant edit it to remove the filth... Mod can you remove them for me?

With pleasure, but I fear we will now lose. You are a disgrace

 

[dadams2k11]

I think it's a necklace. We're into uncharted territory here with a badge three times - looking forward to seeing how it affects the match. Otherwise, fairly neat and tidy. If you're using an ampersand, I think you're right to use the contraction "Utd". I agree a full stop after the Utd to denote the contraction has now become obsolete. Good apostrophisation on Leeds' - were you tempted by Leeds's? "Asistant's" needs a lot of work though, and no need for the colon after "Officials". Other than that, pretty consistent - 8.6/10.0. I think we'll draw, but, having seen this thread, I've upgraded our share of possession from 56% to 59%.

Thanks, you have made my morning lol.

 

[dadams2k11]

With pleasure, but I fear we will now lose. You are a disgrace

Yes I'm a disgrace and except that.

 

[JBenno]

Form guide:

LEEDS
last 10 games: WDDLLLLDWW
last 6 games: W2 D1 L3 F9 A12 CS0 PTS 7
BRIGHTON
last 10 games: WDLWDWLDLW
last 6 games: W2 D2 L2 F3 A4 CS3 PTS 8

Amazing only 7 goals in total in our last 6 games compared to Leeds' 21.....!

Something has to give tonight I reckon.
4-4

 

[Hiney]

I think it's a necklace. We're into uncharted territory here with a badge three times - looking forward to seeing how it affects the match. Otherwise, fairly neat and tidy. If you're using an ampersand, I think you're right to use the contraction "Utd". I agree a full stop after the Utd to denote the contraction has now become obsolete. Good apostrophisation on Leeds' - were you tempted by Leeds's? "Asistant's" needs a lot of work though, and no need for the colon after "Officials". Other than that, pretty consistent - 8.6/10.0. I think we'll draw, but, having seen this thread, I've upgraded our share of possession from 56% to 59%.

Absolutely tremendous work.

On this day in 2002, we beat Reading 3-1 in one of our BEST midweek performances. I fully expect the same result today

 

[casbom]

When was the last time we won two games together? Certainly appears to be some time ago! Hopefully that'll change tonight!

Expected team tonight:

PIG

Bruno
Greer
Upson
Ward

Stephens
Ince
Orlandi

D-Rod
Ulloa
Lua Lua

subs: Brezovan, Calderon, Dunk, JFC, Buckley, Obika, March