FM Preview: Chelsea v Wigan Athletic 09 May 2010

Last updated : 08 May 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Chelsea v Wigan Athletic fixture

Chelsea prepare to entertain Wigan Athletic at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 6 games played, Blues have recorded 3 wins, and Wigan Ath. have come away with 1 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stamford Bridge was just last season, in February 2009, the Blues carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Premier League match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 26 SepWigan Ath.3 - 1ChelseaPREM
2008/2009Sat 28 FebChelsea2-1Wigan Ath.PREM
2008/2009Sun 24 AugWigan Ath.0 - 1ChelseaPREM
2007/2008Mon 14 AprChelsea1 - 1Wigan Ath.PREM
2007/2008Sat 26 JanWigan Ath.1 - 2ChelseaFAC
2007/2008Sat 03 NovWigan Ath.0 - 2ChelseaPREM
2006/2007Sat 13 JanChelsea4 - 0Wigan Ath.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Chelsea have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. In this time, Blues have rattled up an impressive 21 goals, and conceded 3.

In complete contrast to Chelsea, Wigan Ath. are having a torrid time on their travels, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. While the Latics have hit 4 goals, 14 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Chelsea are currently sitting proudly at the top of the entire league, having collected 83 points from the 37 games played. Wigan Ath. find themselves struggling down in 15th position in the league having picked up 36 points from their 37 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Chelsea650116315
Wigan Ath.61238125

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Chelsea fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Blues. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Chelsea Won 3 successive home games.
15 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 8 .
Wigan Ath. Lost each of the previous 5 away matches.
Not won in previous 8 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.