Preview: Can Fulham maintain remarkable record against Wigan?

Lasse Vigen Christensen scored in a 3-3 draw at Wigan in November 2014

Following an unbeaten August, Fulham have picked up just one point from their two games in September. On Saturday they visit Wigan, who they have not lost to in almost 10 years.

Kick-off: 3pm, Saturday 17 September 2016
Referee: Steve Martin (Staffordshire)
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Vital statistic: Fulham are undefeated in their last 15 matches against Wigan in all competitions. The Latics’ last win over the Whites was in October 2006.

Injuries and suspensions

WIGAN ATHLETIC
Ruled out: Nick Powell (groin), Craig Morgan (hamstring), Reece James (ankle), Andy Kellett (knee), Kyle Knoyle (elbow), Donervon Daniels (knee).
Fitness test: David Perkins (hamstring), Reece Burke (hamstring).

FULHAM
Ruled out: Floyd Ayite (ankle), Sone Aluko (ankle), Ryan Fredericks (ankle).

Possible starting line-ups

Wigan: Bogdan; R. Burke, Buxton, Burn, Warnock; Gilbey, Power, MacDonald, Gomez, Jacobs; Grigg.

Fulham: Button; Odoi, Kalas, Madl, Sessegnon; Parker, McDonald; Cairney, Jozabed, Kebano; Martin.

Facts and figures
FORM GUIDE (last five league matches)
Wigan: L L L L D (1 point) • Home: L D W L W (7 points)
Fulham: D L W D D (6 points) • Away: W D W L D (8 points)

TOP SCORERS (league only)
Wigan – 4: Grigg; 1: Davies, Gilbey, Gomez, Jacobs, Powell.
Fulham – 2: Cairney, Sessegnon, Smith; 1: Aluko, McDonald.

LAST FIVE MEETINGS
10 Apr 2015: Fulham 2 Wigan 2
1 Nov 2014: Wigan 3 Fulham 3
12 Jan 2013: Fulham 1 Wigan 1
22 Sep 2012: Wigan 1 Fulham 2
21 Apr 2012: Fulham 2 Wigan 1
Wigan 0 wins, Fulham 2 wins, 3 draws

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This post was last modified on 16/09/2016

Andrew Raeburn