FootyMAD's Wigan Athletic match preview

Last updated : 07 November 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Wigan Athletic v Fulham fixture

Fulham face a trip to Wigan Athletic at JJB Stadium on Sunday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 18 games played, Cottagers have recorded 4 wins, and Wigan Ath. have come away with 8 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2009, when they played out a goalless draw in a Premier League match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
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
2006/2007Sat 28 OctFulham0 - 1Wigan Ath.PREM
2005/2006Mon 24 AprFulham1 - 0Wigan Ath.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Wigan Athletic have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The Latics's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

The away form of Fulham is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Cottagers have hit 8 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Wigan Ath. see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 13 points from their 11 games played so far, Fulham see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 14 points from their 10 games played so far,

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Wigan Ath.62138137
Fulham62311189

FootyMad's prediction ...

Fulham are in a sorry state of late on their travels, though the Mad panel can see them coming away from JJB Stadium with a well-deserved point. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Wigan Ath. Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Fulham Not won in previous 8 away matches.