FootyMAD's Coventry City match preview

Last updated : 28 September 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Coventry City v Charlton Athletic fixture

Charlton Ath. travel to take on Coventry City at Coventry Arena on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Addicks will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 11 and win only 3 of the 17 games.

The last time the two teams met at Coventry City was back in February 2001, over five years ago, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw in a Premiership match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2000/2001Sat 24 FebCoventry City2 - 2Charlton Ath.PREM
2000/2001Sat 30 SepCharlton Ath.2 - 2Coventry CityPREM
1999/2000Sat 29 JanCoventry City2 - 3Charlton Ath.FAC
1998/1999Sat 06 MarCoventry City2 - 1Charlton Ath.PREM
1998/1999Sat 26 SepCharlton Ath.1 - 1Coventry CityPREM
1989/1990Sat 24 MarCoventry City1 - 2Charlton Ath.PREM
1989/1990Sat 28 OctCharlton Ath.1 - 1Coventry CityPREM

Recent respective form guides

Coventry City have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Sky Blues have scored 6, a worringly large 10 have been leaked at the other end.

Charlton Ath. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Coventry City lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola Championship, picking up 11 points from their 7 games so far. Charlton Ath. are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola Championship, and have accumulated 14 points from the 7 games they have played so far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Coventry City63128910
Charlton Ath.641112813

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the Addicks has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Coventry City. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Coventry City No sequences of note
Charlton Ath. Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.