FM Preview: Sunderland v Fulham 30 Apr 2011

Last updated : 29 April 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Sunderland v Fulham fixture

Sunderland prepare to entertain Fulham at The Stadium of Light on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 27 games played, The Black Cats have recorded 12 wins, and Fulham have come away with 5 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Stadium of Light was just last season, in February 2010, when they played out a goalless draw in a Premier League match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sat 11 Dec Fulham 0 - 0 Sunderland Premier League
2009/2010 Sun 28 Feb Sunderland 0-0 Fulham Premier League
2009/2010 Sun 06 Dec Fulham 1 - 0 Sunderland Premier League
2008/2009 Tue 27 Jan Sunderland 1 - 0 Fulham Premier League
2008/2009 Sat 18 Oct Fulham 0 - 0 Sunderland Premier League
2007/2008 Sat 05 Apr Fulham 1 - 3 Sunderland Premier League
2007/2008 Sat 27 Oct Sunderland 1 - 1 Fulham Premier League

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Recent respective form guides

Sunderland's dreadful home form has resulted in just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While The Black Cats have scored 10, a worringly large 14 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Fulham is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Cottagers have hit 5 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Sunderland see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 41 points from their 34 games played so far,

Fulham lie just outside the playoff positions in the Barclays Premier League, picking up 42 from their 34 games so far.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Sunderland 6 1 1 4 6 14 4
Fulham 6 3 1 2 11 7 10

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FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at The Stadium of Light for the The Black Cats and the Madmen are unable to see past Fulham claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Sunderland 6 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Fulham Not won in previous 8 away matches.

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