FM Preview: Fulham v Bolton Wanderers 27 Apr 2011

Last updated : 26 April 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Fulham v Bolton Wanderers fixture

Fulham prepare to entertain Bolton Wanderers at Craven Cottage on Wednesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 39 games played, Cottagers have recorded 17 wins, and Bolton Wanderers have come away with 11 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Craven Cottage was earlier this season, with Bolton Wanderers inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Cottagers in a F.A. Cup match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sun 20 Feb Fulham 0-1 Bolton Wdrs. F.A. Cup
2010/2011 Sat 14 Aug Bolton Wdrs. 0 - 0 Fulham Premier League
2009/2010 Sat 06 Feb Bolton Wdrs. 0 - 0 Fulham Premier League
2009/2010 Sat 28 Nov Fulham 1 - 1 Bolton Wdrs. Premier League
2008/2009 Sat 14 Mar Bolton Wdrs. 1 - 3 Fulham Premier League
2008/2009 Sat 13 Sep Fulham 2 - 1 Bolton Wdrs. Premier League
2007/2008 Tue 29 Jan Bolton Wdrs. 0 - 0 Fulham 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 11 goals for the Cottagers, with 3 goals against.

The The Trotters have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The The Trotters's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 6 against.

Fulham see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 39 points from their 33 games played so far,

Bolton Wanderers lie just outside the playoff positions in the Barclays Premier League, picking up 46 from their 33 games so far.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Fulham 6 2 2 2 9 8 8
Bolton Wanderers 6 3 0 3 9 11 9

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FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Craven Cottage for the Cottagers and the Madmen are unable to see past Bolton Wanderers claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Fulham 4 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Bolton Wanderers Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.

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