FM Preview: Wigan Athletic v Fulham 15 Jan 2011

Last updated : 14 January 2011 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 Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 19 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 just last season, in November 2009, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline 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:
2010/2011Sat 30 OctFulham2 - 0Wigan Ath.PREM
2009/2010Sun 04 AprFulham2 - 1Wigan Ath.PREM
2009/2010Sun 08 NovWigan Ath.1 - 1FulhamPREM
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

Recent respective form guides

Wigan Athletic have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 6.

The away form of Fulham is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.

Wigan Ath. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premier League with a return of just 21 points from their 21 games thus far. Fulham find themselves struggling down in 14th position in the league having picked up 22 points from their 21 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Wigan Ath.6231879
Fulham631212610

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. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Wigan Ath. Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Fulham 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.