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Last updated : 20 November 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Chelsea v Wolverhampton Wanderers fixture

Wolves travel to take on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 48 games played, Wolves have recorded 15 wins, and Chelsea have come away with 19 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Chelsea was back in March 2004, over five years ago, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 5 - 2 thriller, in a Premiership match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 27 MarChelsea5 - 2WolvesPREM
2003/2004Sat 20 SepWolves0 - 5ChelseaPREM
1993/1994Sun 13 MarChelsea1 - 0WolvesFAC
1982/1983Sat 22 JanWolves2 - 1ChelseaCHMP
1982/1983Tue 31 AugChelsea0 - 0WolvesCHMP
1978/1979Sat 24 MarChelsea1 - 2WolvesPREM
1978/1979Tue 22 AugWolves0 - 1ChelseaPREM

Recent respective form guides

Chelsea could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. In this time, Blues have rattled up an impressive 17 goals, and conceded 0.

In complete contrast to Chelsea, Wolves are having a torrid time on their travels, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Wolves have hit 6 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Chelsea are currently sitting proudly at the top of the entire league, having collected 30 points from the 12 games played. Wolves are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premier League with a return of just 10 points from their 12 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Chelsea651020216
Wolves60337143

FootyMad's prediction ...

Wolves are in poor form away, and the FootyMad team are afraid to say this game can be passed over as a comfortable defeat against Chelsea. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Chelsea Won 10 successive home games.
11 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 6 matches.
Wolves Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 6 away matches.
No win in the 7 most recent games.