FM Preview: Charlton Athletic v Colchester United 13 Apr 2010

Last updated : 12 April 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Charlton Athletic v Colchester United fixture

Charlton Ath. are ready to welcome Colchester United to The Valley on Tuesday evening, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 2 of the 4 previous games, with the Addicks winning just 1.

The previous match played between the two at The Valley was within the last three years, in January 2008, with Colchester U. inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Addicks in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Tue 29 SepColchester U.3 - 0Charlton Ath.LGE1
2007/2008Tue 01 JanCharlton Ath.1-2Colchester U.CHMP
2007/2008Sat 15 SepColchester U.2 - 2Charlton Ath.CHMP
1983/1984Sat 07 JanColchester U.0 - 1Charlton Ath.FAC
1980/1981Sat 28 FebColchester U.2 - 0Charlton Ath.LGE1
1980/1981Sat 20 SepCharlton Ath.1 - 2Colchester U.LGE1
1978/1979Tue 15 AugCharlton Ath.0 - 0Colchester U.LGEC

Recent respective form guides

Charlton Athletic have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Addicks in those games, with 5 conceded.

The away form of Colchester U. is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the U's have hit 6 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Charlton Ath.'s total of 74 points from their 41 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One. Colchester U. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League One, picking up 68 from their 41 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Charlton Ath.6222588
Colchester U.6123895

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Colchester U. is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Addicks in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Charlton Ath. Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Colchester U. Lost each of the previous 4 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.