FM Preview: Fulham v Blackburn Rovers 11 Sep 2011

Last updated : 10 September 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Fulham v Blackburn Rovers fixture

Blackburn Rovers face a trip to Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 41 games played, Rovers have recorded 10 wins, and Fulham have come away with 17 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2011, as the Cottagers edged out their past their rivals by a score of 3-2 in a Premier League match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sat 05 Mar Fulham 3-2 Blackburn R. Premier League
2010/2011 Sat 18 Sep Blackburn R. 1 - 1 Fulham Premier League
2009/2010 Sun 17 Jan Blackburn R. 2 - 0 Fulham Premier League
2009/2010 Wed 25 Nov Fulham 3 - 0 Blackburn R. Premier League
2008/2009 Wed 11 Mar Fulham 1 - 2 Blackburn R. Premier League
2008/2009 Sat 20 Sep Blackburn R. 1 - 0 Fulham Premier League
2007/2008 Sat 08 Mar Blackburn R. 1 - 1 Fulham Premier League

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

Recent respective form guides

Fulham are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, During these games, Cottagers have smashed 14 goals past the opposition and conceded a paltry 2.

In complete contrast to Fulham, Blackburn Rovers are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Rovers have hit 7 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Fulham are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 1 points from 3 matches.

Blackburn Rovers are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premier League with a return of just 0 points from their 3 games thus far.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Fulham 6 2 1 3 6 5 7
Blackburn Rovers 6 2 1 3 9 10 7

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FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Cottagers, as the Rovers have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Fulham Unbeaten in the last 6 home games.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Blackburn Rovers Last drawn game 6 outings ago.

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