Fulham's win at Ewood Park and Bolton's disputed 2-2 home draw with Birmingham
means the Cottagers are just one win away from guaranteeing themselves automatic
promotion to the Premiership and five points away from guaranteeing the Division
One Championship.
But Jean Tigana will not allow his side to rest on their laurels as he will
be keen to see his side crowned as champions as soon as possible and pick up
as many points as possible before the season ends to beat the105 point record.set
by Sunderland
If the Whites win at Huddersfield it means that, not only would they be promoted,
but that they could win the Championship in front of their home supporters at
Craven Cottage when they play Sheffield Wednesday on Easter Monday.
However winning at the McAlpine Stadium may not be that easy as Huddersfield
have only lost once in their last eleven home games and even in their more recent
home games the Terriers' form is only one draw worse than that of the Champion
elect's away form.
|
Pld |
W |
D |
L |
Pts |
Pos |
| Huddersfield |
Last 5 Home |
5 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
10 |
5 |
| Fulham |
Last 5 Away |
5 |
4 |
0 |
1 |
12 |
2 |
Head to heads in the last two seasons are in Fulham's favour although the Mighty
Whites could only draw at McAlpine in this same fixture last year
| D1 |
04-Nov-00 |
Fulham |
3 - 0 |
Huddersfield Town |
| D1 |
07-May-00 |
Fulham |
3 - 0 |
Huddersfield Town |
| D1 |
23-Oct-99 |
Huddersfield Town |
1 - 1 |
Fulham |
Boss Lou Macari is determined to put Fulham’s promotion party on temporary hold
and he intends to press home to his players that the Craven Cottage outfit are
beatable. He said: “I think it was crystal clear to most people that after a
couple of months into the season Fulham were by far the best team in this league.
“It’s just a matter now of who they beat to win promotion and who they beat
to become champions. “But as much as I appreciate what Fulham are all about
I don’t intend to let them come here tomorrow and get three points. “We need
them for a different reason and need to keep going until the end of the season
and pick up as many as we can. “We’ve had a good run recently and we’ll be hoping
that it continues against Fulham.
“Our target is simple. We need points and we need to pick them up wherever we
can. “And if we set out our stall right and prepare properly then anything is
possible.”
“But three points out of any of our next two games against Fulham and Blackburn
would be great for us and would give us a massive boost.”