FootyMAD's Wigan Athletic match preview

Last updated : 28 October 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Fulham v Wigan Athletic fixture

Fulham prepare to entertain Wigan Athletic at Craven Cottage on Wednesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Cottagers are clearly on top, having won 8 and lost only 2 of the 15 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Craven Cottage was less than a year ago, in December 2007, 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:
2007/2008Sat 22 DecFulham1-1Wigan Ath.PREM
2007/2008Sat 15 SepWigan Ath.1 - 1FulhamPREM
2006/2007Sat 17 MarWigan Ath.0 - 0FulhamPREM
2006/2007Sat 28 OctFulham0 - 1Wigan Ath.PREM
2005/2006Mon 24 AprFulham1 - 0Wigan Ath.PREM
2005/2006Sat 29 OctWigan Ath.1 - 0FulhamPREM
2003/2004Tue 23 SepWigan Ath.1 - 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 9 goals have been scored by the Cottagers in those games, with 5 conceded.

The Latics 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. Those games have seen the Latics pummel 14 goals, and let in 6.

Fulham are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 8 points from 8 matches. Wigan Ath. find themselves struggling down in 15th position in the league having picked up 8 points from their 9 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Fulham6024262
Wigan Ath.62138107

FootyMad's prediction ...

Fulham are performing very well at home, but your FootyMad panel reckons that the overall quality of Wigan Ath. will prove too much for the homesters. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Fulham Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Wigan Ath. An overall losing run of 3 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.