FootyMAD's Sheffield Wednesday match preview

Last updated : 29 April 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hull City v Sheffield Wednesday fixture

Hull City play host to Sheffield Wednesday at The KC Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve on a record of draws against their opponents.

The last time the two teams met at Hull City was more than a decade ago, in January 1991, with Sheff. Wed. inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Tigers 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:
2004/2005Wed 08 DecSheff. Wed.2 - 4Hull CityLGE1
1990/1991Sat 12 JanHull City0-1Sheff. Wed.CHMP
1990/1991Sat 01 SepSheff. Wed.5 - 1Hull CityCHMP
1979/1980Tue 09 OctHull City1 - 1Sheff. Wed.LGE1
1979/1980Tue 21 AugSheff. Wed.0 - 0Hull CityLGE1
1979/1980Tue 14 AugHull City1 - 2Sheff. Wed.LC
1979/1980Sat 11 AugSheff. Wed.1 - 1Hull CityLC

Recent respective form guides

Hull City are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Tigers in those games, with 3 conceded.

Sheff. Wed. have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. The The Owls's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Hull City are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola League One, and have accumulated 86 points from the 44 games they have played so far. Sheff. Wed.'s total of 69 points from their 44 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hull City6222678
Sheff. Wed.6033493

FootyMad's prediction ...

Hull City may be coming up against a decent side in Sheff. Wed., but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Tigers. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Hull City Unbeaten in the last 9 home games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Sheff. Wed. Not won in previous 5 away matches.
No win in the 7 most recent games.