FootyMAD's Leeds United match preview

Last updated : 02 October 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Leeds United v Charlton Athletic fixture

Charlton Ath. travel to take on Leeds United at Elland Road 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 13 and win only 4 of the 22 games.

The last time the two teams met at Leeds Utd. was back in May 2004, over five years ago, when they fought out a thrilling high-scoring 3 - 3 draw in a Premiership match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 08 MayLeeds Utd.3 - 3Charlton Ath.PREM
2003/2004Sat 29 NovCharlton Ath.0 - 1Leeds Utd.PREM
2002/2003Sat 05 AprCharlton Ath.1 - 6Leeds Utd.PREM
2002/2003Sun 01 DecLeeds Utd.1 - 2Charlton Ath.PREM
2001/2002Sun 24 FebLeeds Utd.0 - 0Charlton Ath.PREM
2001/2002Sun 16 SepCharlton Ath.0 - 2Leeds Utd.PREM
2000/2001Sat 17 MarCharlton Ath.1 - 2Leeds Utd.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Leeds United have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 12 goals for the Whites, with 4 goals against.

The Addicks 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. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Addicks, and 6 goals against.

Leeds Utd. are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League One, with their 10 games giving them a return of 26 points. Charlton Ath. are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola League One, and have accumulated 23 points from the 10 games they have played so far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leeds Utd.63218311
Charlton Ath.632111711

FootyMad's prediction ...

A creditable return from recent away games for Addicks could well see them head back from Elland Road with a share of the spoils, think the FootyMad panel. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Leeds Utd. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Charlton Ath. Not won in previous 2 away matches.