FM Preview: Colchester United v Charlton Athletic 16 Aug 2011

Last updated : 15 August 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Colchester United v Charlton Athletic fixture

Charlton Athletic face a trip to Colchester United at Weston Homes Community Stadium on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 7 games played, Addicks have recorded 2 wins, and Colchester United have come away with 3 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in January 2011, when they fought out a thrilling high-scoring 3-3 draw in a League One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Tue 01 Feb Charlton Ath. 1 - 0 Colchester U. League One
2010/2011 Sat 01 Jan Colchester U. 3-3 Charlton Ath. League One
2009/2010 Tue 13 Apr Charlton Ath. 1 - 0 Colchester U. League One
2009/2010 Tue 29 Sep Colchester U. 3 - 0 Charlton Ath. League One
2007/2008 Tue 01 Jan Charlton Ath. 1 - 2 Colchester U. Championship
2007/2008 Sat 15 Sep Colchester U. 2 - 2 Charlton Ath. Championship
1983/1984 Sat 07 Jan Colchester U. 0 - 1 Charlton Ath. F.A. Cup

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Recent respective form guides

Colchester United 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 11 goals for the U's, with 4 goals against.

In complete contrast to Colchester United, Charlton Athletic are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Addicks have hit 4 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Colchester United are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 4 points from 2 games.

Charlton Athletic are leading the way in the npower League One, with their 2 games giving them a return of 6 points.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Colchester United 6 2 3 1 13 12 9
Charlton Athletic 6 3 2 1 10 6 11

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FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the U's, as the Addicks have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Colchester United Unbeaten in the last 6 home games.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Charlton Athletic 4 games since last defeat.

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