FM Preview: Fulham v Blackburn Rovers 05 Mar 2011

Last updated : 04 March 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Fulham v Blackburn Rovers fixture

Fulham prepare to entertain Blackburn Rovers at Craven Cottage on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 40 games played, Cottagers have recorded 16 wins, and Blackburn Rovers have come away with 10 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Craven Cottage was just last season, in November 2009, with Fulham running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a Premier League match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sat 18 Sep Blackburn R. 1 - 1 Fulham Premier League
2009/2010 Sun 17 Jan Blackburn R. 2 - 0 Fulham Premier League
2009/2010 Wed 25 Nov Fulham 3-0 Blackburn R. Premier League
2008/2009 Wed 11 Mar Fulham 1 - 2 Blackburn R. Premier League
2008/2009 Sat 20 Sep Blackburn R. 1 - 0 Fulham Premier League
2007/2008 Sat 08 Mar Blackburn R. 1 - 1 Fulham Premier League
2007/2008 Sun 25 Nov Fulham 2 - 2 Blackburn R. Premier League

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Recent respective form guides

Fulham have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 13 goals for the Cottagers, with 3 goals against.

In complete contrast to Fulham, Blackburn Rovers are having a torrid time on their travels, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the Rovers have hit 8 goals, 17 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Fulham see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 32 points from their 28 games played so far,

Blackburn Rovers find themselves struggling down in 14th position in the league having picked up 32 points from their 28 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Fulham 6 2 3 1 8 4 9
Blackburn Rovers 6 1 1 4 7 12 4

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Attention punters! I see this as an opportunity for the Cottagers to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Fulham Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Blackburn Rovers Lost each of the previous 5 away matches.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
No win in the 5 most recent games.

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