FootyMAD's Wolverhampton Wanderers match preview

Last updated : 01 November 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Sunderland v Wolverhampton Wanderers fixture

Sunderland play host to Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stadium Of Light on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Black Cats are clearly on top, having won 29 and lost only 10 of the 55 games.

The last time the two teams met at Sunderland was back in February 1999, over five years ago, the Black Cats carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a League Division One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
1998/1999Sat 20 FebSunderland2-1WolvesCHMP
1998/1999Sat 12 SepWolves1 - 1SunderlandCHMP
1997/1998Sat 07 FebWolves0 - 1SunderlandCHMP
1997/1998Sat 20 SepSunderland1 - 1WolvesCHMP
1995/1996Sat 03 FebWolves3 - 0SunderlandCHMP
1995/1996Sat 26 AugSunderland2 - 0WolvesCHMP
1994/1995Wed 08 MarWolves1 - 0SunderlandCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Sunderland are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, The Black Cats have scored 9 and conceded 2 during this period.

Wolves have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 5 leaked at the wrong end.

Sunderland's total of 28 points from their 16 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship. Wolves are currently lying in 19th place in Coca-Cola Championship having mustered a points tally of 17 from their 15 matches played.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Sunderland63215211
Wolves6204676

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Sunderland fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Black Cats. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Sunderland Unbeaten in the last 12 home games.
Unbeaten run of 5 matches.
Wolves Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.