FM Preview: Fulham v Wigan Athletic 30 Oct 2010

Last updated : 29 October 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Fulham v Wigan Athletic fixture

Fulham prepare to entertain Wigan Athletic at Craven Cottage on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Cottagers are clearly on top, having won 10 and lost only 2 of the 17 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Craven Cottage was less than a year ago, in April 2010, the Cottagers carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Premier League match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sun 04 AprFulham2-1Wigan Ath.PREM
2009/2010Sun 08 NovWigan Ath.1 - 1FulhamPREM
2008/2009Sat 07 FebWigan Ath.0 - 0FulhamPREM
2008/2009Wed 29 OctFulham2 - 0Wigan Ath.PREM
2007/2008Sat 22 DecFulham1 - 1Wigan Ath.PREM
2007/2008Sat 15 SepWigan Ath.1 - 1FulhamPREM
2006/2007Sat 17 MarWigan Ath.0 - 0FulhamPREM

Recent respective form guides

Fulham are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Cottagers in those games, with 6 conceded.

Wigan Ath. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. While the Latics have hit 8 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Fulham are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 9 points from 9 matches. Wigan Ath. find themselves struggling down in 15th position in the league having picked up 10 points from their 9 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Fulham6033483
Wigan Ath.63309412

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Fulham's indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Wigan Ath.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Fulham Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Wigan Ath. Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
7 games since last defeat.