FootyMAD's Southampton match preview

Last updated : 25 December 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Fulham v Southampton fixture

Fulham prepare to entertain Southampton at Loftus Road (temporary) at lunchtime on Friday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 28 games played, Cottagers have recorded 14 wins, and Southampton have come away with 3 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Loftus Road (temporary) was less than a year ago, in March 2003, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Premiership match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2002/2003Sat 15 MarFulham2-2SouthamptonPREM
2002/2003Sun 27 OctSouthampton4 - 2FulhamPREM
2001/2002Sat 30 MarSouthampton1 - 1FulhamPREM
2001/2002Sat 27 OctFulham2 - 1SouthamptonPREM
1998/1999Wed 13 JanFulham1 - 0SouthamptonFAC
1998/1999Sat 02 JanSouthampton1 - 1FulhamFAC
1998/1999Wed 23 SepSouthampton0 - 1FulhamLC

Recent respective form guides

Fulham have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Southampton have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Saints's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 5 goals for and 3 against.

Fulham find themselves in a respectable 5th position, courtesy of the 25 points they have accumulated from 17 games. Southampton sit in a healthy 4th in the league, and have picked up 26 points from their 17 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Fulham6213787
Southampton640210512

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Fulham's indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Southampton. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Fulham6 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Southampton4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.