FM Preview: Fulham v Stoke City 05 May 2010

Last updated : 04 May 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Fulham v Stoke City fixture

Fulham prepare to entertain Stoke City at Craven Cottage on Wednesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Cottagers are clearly on top, winning 51.52% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Craven Cottage was just last season, in April 2009, the Cottagers carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Premier League match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Tue 05 JanStoke City3 - 2FulhamPREM
2008/2009Sat 25 AprFulham1-0Stoke CityPREM
2008/2009Sat 13 DecStoke City0 - 0FulhamPREM
2006/2007Sat 27 JanFulham3 - 0Stoke CityFAC
1998/1999Tue 16 MarStoke City0 - 1FulhamLGE1
1998/1999Tue 08 SepFulham1 - 0Stoke CityLGE1
1994/1995Wed 28 SepStoke City1 - 0FulhamLGEC

Recent respective form guides

Fulham have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Cottagers in those games, with 7 conceded.

Stoke City have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. While the Potters have hit 4 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Fulham see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 46 points from their 36 games played so far, Stoke City see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 44 points from their 36 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Fulham6231659
Stoke City6222498

FootyMad's prediction ...

Fulham may be coming up against a decent side in Stoke City, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Cottagers. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Fulham Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Stoke City Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 4 most recent games.