FM Preview: Charlton Athletic v Norwich City 17 Apr 2010

Last updated : 16 April 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Charlton Athletic v Norwich City fixture

Charlton Ath. prepare to entertain Norwich City at The Valley on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Addicks are clearly on top, having won 22 and lost only 8 of the 39 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Valley was less than a year ago, in May 2009, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4-2 thriller, in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 19 SepNorwich City2 - 2Charlton Ath.LGE1
2008/2009Sun 03 MayCharlton Ath.4-2Norwich CityCHMP
2008/2009Tue 13 JanNorwich City0 - 1Charlton Ath.FAC
2008/2009Sat 03 JanCharlton Ath.1 - 1Norwich CityFAC
2008/2009Sat 20 DecNorwich City1 - 0Charlton Ath.CHMP
2007/2008Wed 26 DecNorwich City1 - 1Charlton Ath.CHMP
2007/2008Tue 18 SepCharlton Ath.2 - 0Norwich CityCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Charlton Athletic have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Addicks in those games, with 4 conceded.

The Canaries have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Canaries's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 8 against.

Charlton Ath. are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 77 points from 42 games. Norwich City are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League One, with their 42 games giving them a return of 86 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Charlton Ath.63216411
Norwich City6222788

FootyMad's prediction ...

Charlton Ath. are starting to turn The Valley into a fortress, but the quality of opposition for this game makes your FootyMad panel believe the teams will share the spoils on this occasion. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Charlton Ath. Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Norwich City Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.