FootyMAD's Sheffield Wednesday match preview

Last updated : 29 September 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Sunderland v Sheffield Wednesday fixture

Sunderland play host to Sheffield Wednesday at Stadium Of Light on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Black Cats are clearly on top, winning 53.45% of the games played between the two.

The last time the two teams met at Sunderland was back in September 1999, over five years ago, the The Black Cats carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Premiership match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2001/2002Wed 12 SepSheff. Wed.4 - 2SunderlandLGEC
1999/2000Sat 22 AprSheff. Wed.0 - 2SunderlandPREM
1999/2000Sat 25 SepSunderland1-0Sheff. Wed.PREM
1996/1997Wed 12 MarSheff. Wed.2 - 1SunderlandPREM
1996/1997Sat 23 NovSunderland1 - 1Sheff. Wed.PREM
1992/1993Sun 24 JanSheff. Wed.1 - 0SunderlandFAC
1984/1985Tue 16 AprSunderland0 - 0Sheff. Wed.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Sunderland have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The The Black Cats's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

The away form of Sheff. Wed. however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. Just 7 goals have scored in these games, though to be fair only a measly 3 have been let in at the wrong end.

Sunderland find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 10 points from their 9 matches. Sheff. Wed. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 7 points from their 9 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Sunderland63129710
Sheff. Wed.60244102

FootyMad's prediction ...

Sunderland are not exactly setting the world alight at Stadium Of Light at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Sheff. Wed. in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Sunderland Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Sheff. Wed. Not won in previous 2 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 6 most recent games.