FootyMAD's Charlton Athletic match preview

Last updated : 11 September 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Charlton Athletic v Southampton fixture

Southampton face a trip to Charlton Athletic at The Valley on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 28 games played, Saints have recorded 7 wins, and Charlton Ath. have come away with 12 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in November 2008, when they played out a goalless draw in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 04 AprSouthampton2 - 3Charlton Ath.CHMP
2008/2009Sat 29 NovCharlton Ath.0 - 0SouthamptonCHMP
2007/2008Sat 12 AprCharlton Ath.1 - 1SouthamptonCHMP
2007/2008Sat 03 NovSouthampton0 - 1Charlton Ath.CHMP
2004/2005Sun 26 DecSouthampton0 - 0Charlton Ath.PREM
2004/2005Mon 13 SepCharlton Ath.0 - 0SouthamptonPREM
2003/2004Sat 15 MayCharlton Ath.2 - 1SouthamptonPREM

Recent respective form guides

Charlton Athletic are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 15 goals for the Addicks, with 8 goals against.

In complete contrast to Charlton Ath., Southampton are having a torrid time on their travels, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. Saints have conceded 13 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Charlton Ath. are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League One, with their 6 games giving them a return of 18 points. Southampton find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 6 games have yielded only -6 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Charlton Ath.650112215
Southampton6033483

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Charlton Ath. Won 4 successive home games.
5 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 5 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 9 .
Southampton Not won in previous 9 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 6 most recent games.