FM Preview: Reading v Charlton Athletic 03 Dec 2013

Last updated : 02 December 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Reading v Charlton Athletic fixture

Charlton Athletic travel to take on Reading at Madejski Stadium on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 16 games played, Addicks have recorded 2 wins, and Reading have come away with 8 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Reading was just over four years ago, in March 2009, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Championship match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Tue 23 Aug Charlton Ath. 2 - 1 Reading League Cup
2008/2009 Tue 10 Mar Reading 2-2 Charlton Ath. Championship
2008/2009 Sat 23 Aug Charlton Ath. 4 - 2 Reading Championship
2006/2007 Mon 09 Apr Charlton Ath. 0 - 0 Reading Premiership
2006/2007 Sat 18 Nov Reading 2 - 0 Charlton Ath. Premiership
1997/1998 Fri 10 Apr Charlton Ath. 3 - 0 Reading League Division One
1997/1998 Sat 06 Dec Reading 2 - 0 Charlton Ath. League Division One

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Recent respective form guides

Reading haven't lost in their last six home matches, but have drawn four of them. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Royals in those games, with 3 conceded.

Charlton Athletic have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. While the Addicks have hit 4 goals, 7 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Reading's total of 28 points from their 17 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Skybet Championship.

Charlton Athletic are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 17 points from 17 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Reading 6 1 4 1 11 10 7
Charlton Athletic 6 2 3 1 4 6 9

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Neither team is setting the world alight, and we think this game will result in a narrow home win for the Royals. Home win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Reading Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 3 games.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Charlton Athletic Undefeated in last 4 away games.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.

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