FM Preview: Chelsea v Fulham 26 Dec 2011

Last updated : 25 December 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Chelsea v Fulham fixture

Fulham face a trip to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge at lunchtime on Monday, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Cottagers will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them taste defeat on 20 occasions, and draw 15, from the 37 games played.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, when they played out a goalless draw in an League Cup match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Wed 21 Sep Chelsea 0-0 Fulham League Cup
2010/2011 Mon 14 Feb Fulham 0 - 0 Chelsea Premier League
2010/2011 Wed 10 Nov Chelsea 1 - 0 Fulham Premier League
2009/2010 Mon 28 Dec Chelsea 2 - 1 Fulham Premier League
2009/2010 Sun 23 Aug Fulham 0 - 2 Chelsea Premier League
2008/2009 Sat 02 May Chelsea 3 - 1 Fulham Premier League
2008/2009 Sun 28 Dec Fulham 2 - 2 Chelsea Premier League

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

Recent respective form guides

Chelsea have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 12 to 10.

Fulham have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Only 3 goals have been registered in this time, with 5 leaked at the wrong end.

Chelsea's total of 33 points from their 17 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

Fulham see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 18 points from their 17 games played so far,

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Chelsea 6 3 2 1 10 5 11
Fulham 6 2 1 3 5 10 7

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FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Blues, as the Cottagers have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Chelsea 10 games since last home draw.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Fulham Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.

For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here