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Last updated : 05 December 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the West Ham United v Wigan Athletic fixture

Wigan Ath. face a trip to West Ham United at Boleyn Ground on Wednesday evening,

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in December 2005, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 2 winners in a Premiership match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 25 MarWigan Ath.1 - 2West Ham Utd.PREM
2005/2006Wed 28 DecWest Ham Utd.0 - 2Wigan Ath.PREM
2004/2005Sat 02 AprWigan Ath.1 - 2West Ham Utd.CHMP
2004/2005Sun 15 AugWest Ham Utd.1 - 3Wigan Ath.CHMP
2003/2004Sun 09 MayWigan Ath.1 - 1West Ham Utd.CHMP
2003/2004Sat 03 JanWigan Ath.1 - 2West Ham Utd.FAC
2003/2004Sat 29 NovWest Ham Utd.4 - 0Wigan Ath.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

West Ham United have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 5 in the wrong end.

Wigan Ath. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Latics have hit 6 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

West Ham Utd. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 14 points from 15 matches. Wigan Ath. see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premiership, showing a record of 18 points from their 14 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
West Ham Utd.6303459
Wigan Ath.63126910

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Wigan Ath. only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at Boleyn Ground will be a good result. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
West Ham Utd.Won 3 successive home games.
7 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 14 .
Wigan Ath.6 games since last away draw.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.