History of the West Ham United v Sunderland fixture
Sunderland face a trip to West Ham United at Boleyn Ground on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 40 games played, Black Cats have recorded 10 wins, and West Ham United have come away with 19 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Boleyn Ground was just last season, in May 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 | Sun 22 May | West Ham Utd. | 0-3 | Sunderland | Premier League |
| 2010/2011 | Sun 05 Dec | Sunderland | 1 - 0 | West Ham Utd. | Premier League |
| 2010/2011 | Tue 21 Sep | Sunderland | 1 - 2 | West Ham Utd. | League Cup |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 10 Apr | West Ham Utd. | 1 - 0 | Sunderland | Premier League |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 31 Oct | Sunderland | 2 - 2 | West Ham Utd. | Premier League |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 04 Apr | West Ham Utd. | 2 - 0 | Sunderland | Premier League |
| 2008/2009 | Sun 23 Nov | Sunderland | 0 - 1 | West Ham Utd. | Premier League |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
West Ham United could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. In this time, Hammers have rattled up an impressive 17 goals, and conceded 1.
In complete contrast to West Ham United, Sunderland are having a torrid time on their travels, collecting just 4 draws from the last six contests. While the Black Cats have hit 6 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.
West Ham United's 7 points from 4 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 8th position.
Sunderland find themselves struggling down in 15th position in the league having picked up 3 points from their 3 matches.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Ham United | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 13 |
| Sunderland | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Black Cats are in poor form away, and the FootyMad team are afraid to say this game can be passed over as a comfortable defeat against West Ham United. Home win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| West Ham United | Won 6 successive home games. 7 games since last home draw. Unbeaten run of 3 matches. |
| Sunderland | Previous 2 away games have finished all-square. Not won in previous 10 away matches. Drawn each of the last 2 games. No win in the 2 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here