FM Preview: Newcastle United v West Bromwich Albion 22 May 2011

Last updated : 21 May 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Newcastle United v West Bromwich Albion fixture

West Bromwich Albion face a trip to Newcastle United at St. James' Park on Sunday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 56 games played, The Baggies have recorded 16 wins, and Newcastle United have come away with 28 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in January 2010, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Championship match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sun 05 Dec West Brom. 3 - 1 Newcastle Utd. Premier League
2009/2010 Sat 23 Jan West Brom. 4 - 2 Newcastle Utd. F.A. Cup
2009/2010 Mon 18 Jan Newcastle Utd. 2-2 West Brom. Championship
2009/2010 Sat 08 Aug West Brom. 1 - 1 Newcastle Utd. Championship
2008/2009 Sat 07 Feb West Brom. 2 - 3 Newcastle Utd. Premier League
2008/2009 Tue 28 Oct Newcastle Utd. 2 - 1 West Brom. Premier League
2005/2006 Sat 22 Apr Newcastle Utd. 3 - 0 West Brom. Premiership

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Recent respective form guides

Newcastle United have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Magpies in those games, with 9 conceded.

West Bromwich Albion have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The The Baggies's have scored 10 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 12.

Newcastle United see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 45 points from their 37 games played so far,

West Bromwich Albion see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 46 points from their 37 games played so far,

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Newcastle United 6 1 3 2 5 8 6
West Bromwich Albion 6 3 1 2 10 11 10

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the The Baggies out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Newcastle United. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Newcastle United Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
West Bromwich Albion Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.

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