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Last updated : 30 November 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Charlton Athletic v Burnley fixture

Charlton Ath. play host to Burnley at The Valley on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Addicks are clearly on top, having won 14 and lost only 3 of the 24 games.

The last time the two teams met at Charlton Ath. was more than a decade ago, in September 1996, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4-1 thriller, in a League Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
1996/1997Tue 24 SepBurnley1 - 2Charlton Ath.LGEC
1996/1997Tue 17 SepCharlton Ath.4-1BurnleyLGEC
1994/1995Tue 04 AprBurnley2 - 0Charlton Ath.CHMP
1994/1995Sat 22 OctCharlton Ath.1 - 2BurnleyCHMP
1993/1994Sat 08 JanCharlton Ath.3 - 0BurnleyFAC
1982/1983Sat 26 FebBurnley7 - 1Charlton Ath.CHMP
1982/1983Sat 16 OctCharlton Ath.2 - 1BurnleyCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Charlton Athletic have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Burnley have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The Clarets's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 6 against.

Charlton Ath. are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 31 points from 18 games. Burnley's 25 points from 17 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Charlton Ath.64027412
Burnley6222558

FootyMad's prediction ...

Charlton Ath. are not exactly setting the world alight at The Valley at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Burnley in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Charlton Ath. 5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 8 .
Burnley Undefeated in last 4 away games.
4 games since last defeat.