Fulham vs. Wigan Athletic: Championship – Match Preview

Promotion favourites Fulham will be looking to move back into the play-off positions when they host Wigan on Friday.

Fulham have drawn three consecutive matches 1-1 to halt their progress.

Last time out they conceded late on away at Sheffield Wednesday, with Atdhe Nuhiu equalising in the third minute of stoppage time.

Wigan are unbeaten in third and secured an impressive 2-0 win at home to Charlton Athletic in their most recent fixture.

A double from centre back Che Dunkley saw them open up a three point advantage over the relegation zone.

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Championship form: Fulham W1 D3 L1; Wigan Athletic W1 D2 L2
Championship top scorers
Fulham – Aleksandar Mitrovic 5 goals
Wigan Athletic – Che Dunkley 3 goals

Match history
Wigan have a surprisingly awful record against Fulham and are without a win in the last 17 meetings between the two.

Their last win came back in 2006, a 1-0 win at Craven Cottage in the Premier League, with Henri Camara scoring a late winner.

Last five league meetings (Championship unless stated)
Fulham 3 Wigan Athletic 2 – 11/02/17
Wigan Athletic 0 Fulham 0 – 17/09/16
Fulham 2 Wigan Athletic 2 – 10/04/15
Wigan Athletic 3 Fulham 3 – 01/11/14
Fulham 1 Wigan Athletic 1 (Premier League) – 12/01/13

Both teams to score – 8/11 with Bet 365

Team news
Scott Parker confirmed his only injury doubt for the game is Kevin McDonald.

Harry Arter and Bobby Reid are battling it out for the final midfield spot in the team.

Paul Cook is set to name an unchanged starting XI for the trip to West London.

Josh Windass has returned to training, but is unlikely to be fit enough here.

Expected starting XI’s
Fulham (4-2-3-1): Bettinelli; Sessegnon, Mawson, Ream, Bryan; Reed, Arter; Knockaert, Cairney, Cavaleiro; Mitrovic
Wigan Athletic (4-2-3-1): Marshall; Bryne, Mulgrew, Dunkley, Robinson; Morsy, Williams; Massey, Lowe, Jacobs; Moore

Predictions

Result: Fulham (1/2 with Bet 365)

Correct Score: 3-1 (10/1 with Coral)

Anytime Goalscorer: Aleksandar Mitrovic (5/6 with Coral)

Odds correct at time of article (26/09, 18:15), they are subject to change

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