FootyMAD's Exeter City match preview

Last updated : 25 September 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Charlton Athletic v Exeter City fixture

Charlton Ath. play host to Exeter City at The Valley on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The Addicks have won an impressive 10 of the 13 meetings between the two sides, drawing the other 3.

The last time the two teams met at Charlton Ath. was back in January 2003, over five years ago, with Charlton Ath. running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a F.A. Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2002/2003Sat 04 JanCharlton Ath.3-1Exeter CityFAC
1980/1981Sat 21 FebCharlton Ath.1 - 0Exeter CityLGE1
1980/1981Sat 27 SepExeter City4 - 3Charlton Ath.LGE1
1934/1935Sat 16 MarCharlton Ath.1 - 0Exeter CityD3S
1934/1935Wed 28 NovExeter City5 - 2Charlton Ath.FAC
1934/1935Sat 24 NovCharlton Ath.2 - 2Exeter CityFAC
1934/1935Sat 03 NovExeter City3 - 1Charlton Ath.D3S

Recent respective form guides

Charlton Athletic 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 14 goals for the Addicks, with 7 goals against.

The Grecians 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. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.

Charlton Ath. are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola League One, and have accumulated 20 points from the 8 games they have played so far. Exeter City see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 9 points from their 8 games played so far,

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Charlton Ath.642013414
Exeter City6222688

FootyMad's prediction ...

Charlton Ath. may be coming up against a decent side in Exeter City, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Addicks. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Charlton Ath. Unbeaten in the last 9 home games.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Exeter City Not won in previous 2 away matches.