FM Preview: Charlton Athletic v Hartlepool United 07 May 2011

Last updated : 06 May 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Charlton Athletic v Hartlepool United fixture

Charlton Athletic prepare to entertain Hartlepool United at The Valley on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The Addicks have drawn both of the previous games against their opponents, however.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Valley was just last season, in January 2010, the Addicks carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a League One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Tue 15 Feb Hartlepool U. 2 - 1 Charlton Ath. League One
2009/2010 Tue 19 Jan Charlton Ath. 2-1 Hartlepool U. League One
2009/2010 Sat 15 Aug Hartlepool U. 0 - 2 Charlton Ath. League One
2005/2006 Tue 20 Sep Charlton Ath. 3 - 1 Hartlepool U. League Cup

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

Recent respective form guides

Charlton Athletic are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 6.

The away form of Hartlepool United is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Pools have hit 5 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Charlton Athletic see themselves just below half way in the Npower League One, showing a record of 58 points from their 45 games played so far,

Hartlepool United find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 56 points from their 45 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Charlton Athletic 6 1 2 3 5 8 5
Hartlepool United 6 1 3 2 7 9 6

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Attention punters! We see this as an opportunity for the Addicks to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Charlton Athletic 4 games since last home draw.
Hartlepool United Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
No win in the 4 most recent games.

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