FootyMAD's West Bromwich Albion match preview

Last updated : 17 April 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Sunderland v West Bromwich Albion fixture

Sunderland prepare to entertain West Bromwich Albion at Stadium Of Light on Sunday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Black Cats are clearly on top, having won 36 and lost only 11 of the 67 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stadium Of Light was less than a year ago, in April 2003, with West Brom. inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Black Cats in a Premiership match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 01 NovWest Brom.0 - 0SunderlandLD1
2002/2003Sat 19 AprSunderland1-2West Brom.PREM
2002/2003Sat 21 DecWest Brom.2 - 2SunderlandPREM
2001/2002Sat 05 JanSunderland1 - 2West Brom.FAC
1998/1999Sat 03 AprSunderland3 - 0West Brom.LD1
1998/1999Sun 18 OctWest Brom.2 - 3SunderlandLD1
1997/1998Mon 13 AprWest Brom.3 - 3SunderlandLD1

Recent respective form guides

Sunderland are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 13 goals for the Black Cats, with 6 goals against.

The Baggies have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Sunderland are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 71 points from 40 games. West Brom. are holding the final promotion place in the Nationwide League Division One, and have accumulated 80 points from the 41 games they have played so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Sunderland64029512
West Brom.651011516

FootyMad's prediction ...

Sunderland are starting to turn Stadium Of Light into a fortress, but the quality of opposition for this game makes your FootyMad panel believe the teams will share the spoils on this occassion. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Sunderland 5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
West Brom. Undefeated in last 5 away games.
9 games since last defeat.