FootyMAD's Hull City match preview

Last updated : 16 March 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Sunderland v Hull City fixture

Sunderland play host to Hull City at Stadium Of Light on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Black Cats are clearly on top, winning 60.00% of the games played between the two.

The last time the two teams met at Sunderland was well over fifteen years ago, back in April 1990, with Hull City inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the The Black Cats in a Second Division match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 28 OctHull City0 - 1SunderlandCHMP
1989/1990Sat 14 AprSunderland0-1Hull CityCHMP
1989/1990Mon 01 JanHull City3 - 2SunderlandCHMP
1988/1989Sat 25 FebSunderland2 - 0Hull CityCHMP
1988/1989Sat 15 OctHull City0 - 0SunderlandCHMP
1986/1987Tue 03 MarHull City1 - 0SunderlandCHMP
1986/1987Sat 13 SepSunderland1 - 0Hull CityCHMP

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 11 goals for the The Black Cats, with 3 goals against.

In complete contrast to Sunderland, Hull City are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the The Tigers have hit 8 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Sunderland are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 67 points from 38 games. Hull City are currently lying in 19th place in Coca-Cola Championship having mustered a points tally of 41 from their 38 matches played.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Sunderland642013514
Hull City63038119

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 The Black Cats. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Sunderland Unbeaten in the last 6 home games.
Unbeaten run of 11 matches.
Hull City 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.