Everton vs Fulham Premier League Preview Team News Key Stats and Head-to-Head Analysis
As Everton prepares to face Fulham in the Premier League, both teams bring distinct statistics and narratives to the match. Their recent encounters tell a compelling story, especially as Everton seeks to reverse a troubling trend against the Cottagers.
Everton vs Fulham: Recent Performance Analysis
Historically, Everton dominated Fulham with 22 consecutive home league victories between 1961 and 2018. However, their current form against Fulham has been disappointing. Everton remains winless in their last four meetings, recording one draw and three losses.
- Recent matches: Fulham has won three and drawn three of their last seven Premier League fixtures against Everton.
- In their last clash, Fulham triumphed 3-1 at Craven Cottage in May.
Everton’s Home Struggles
Everton recently faced a significant defeat at home, losing 3-0 to Tottenham Hotspur in their last Premier League match. This loss marked their first at Hill Dickinson Stadium this season.
- Consecutive home defeats have not occurred for Everton since December and January of the previous season.
- Under the management of David Moyes, the last time they lost consecutive home matches was in October 2011.
Fulham’s Away Challenges
On the other hand, Fulham has found success at home but struggles away. Having won three Premier League matches this season, all victories came at Craven Cottage. They have now experienced four consecutive away losses.
Key Statistics and Players to Watch
The current Premier League form indicates that Everton has only secured one win in their last seven matches, alongside three draws and three losses. In contrast, Fulham’s attacking charts show that three of their twelve league goals this season have come from opposition own goals.
- Ryan Sessegnon and Harry Wilson are Fulham’s leading scorers with two goals each, following own goals.
- Fulham’s Alex Iwobi has assisted Harry Wilson with eight chances this season.
Everton’s Passing and Managerial Stats
Everton is averaging 302 passes per game in the Premier League, their highest average since the 2020-21 season. With a passing accuracy of 79.6%, this marks their best performance under Moyes.
- Moyes has achieved 19 wins out of 32 Premier League matches against Fulham.
- He is on the verge of becoming the third manager in Premier League history to tally 20+ victories against a single club.
Looking Ahead
The upcoming match between Everton and Fulham promises to be a showdown of strategies, stats, and player performances. Fans can anticipate a spirited contest as Everton aims to reclaim their former dominance at home while Fulham looks to extend their recent success against the Toffees.