FootyMAD's Fulham match preview

Last updated : 27 February 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Sunderland v Fulham fixture

Sunderland prepare to entertain Fulham at The Stadium of Light on Sunday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 26 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 January 2009, the The Black Cats carving out a narrow 1-0 victory 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:
2009/2010Sun 06 DecFulham1 - 0SunderlandPREM
2008/2009Tue 27 JanSunderland1-0FulhamPREM
2008/2009Sat 18 OctFulham0 - 0SunderlandPREM
2007/2008Sat 05 AprFulham1 - 3SunderlandPREM
2007/2008Sat 27 OctSunderland1 - 1FulhamPREM
2005/2006Thu 04 MaySunderland2 - 1FulhamPREM
2005/2006Mon 02 JanFulham2 - 1SunderlandPREM

Recent respective form guides

Sunderland losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 6 to 5.

Fulham have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Cottagers have hit 6 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Sunderland find themselves struggling down in 14th position in the league having picked up 26 points from their 26 matches. Fulham's 37 points from 27 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Sunderland6033383
Fulham642012314

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Sunderland Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 7 most recent games.
Fulham Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
8 games since last defeat.