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 28 games played, Black Cats have recorded 12 wins, and Fulham have come away with 6 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Stadium of Light was less than a year ago, in April 2011, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-3 winners in a Premier League match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Sat 30 Apr | Sunderland | 0-3 | Fulham | Premier League |
| 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 |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Sunderland's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. A generous 10 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
Fulham's away form is none too clever either, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Cottagers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 4 goals for and 3 against.
Sunderland find themselves struggling down in 15th position in the league having picked up 10 points from their 11 matches.
Fulham are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 10 points from 11 matches.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 5 |
| Fulham | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 6 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Its been a distinctly poor show from Sunderland at home in recent games, and, though we cannot see a run starting here, we do think the Black Cats will at least gain a draw. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Sunderland | Drawn last 2 games at home. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| Fulham | 5 games since last away draw. Last drawn game 9 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here