FootyMAD's Charlton Athletic match preview

Last updated : 08 September 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Chelsea v Charlton Athletic fixture

Chelsea prepare to entertain Charlton Athletic at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 35 games played, Blues have recorded 17 wins, and Charlton Ath. have come away with 10 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stamford Bridge was less than a year ago, in January 2006, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Premiership match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sun 22 JanChelsea1-1Charlton Ath.PREM
2005/2006Wed 26 OctChelsea1 - 1Charlton Ath.LGEC
2005/2006Sat 17 SepCharlton Ath.0 - 2ChelseaPREM
2004/2005Sat 07 MayChelsea1 - 0Charlton Ath.PREM
2004/2005Sat 27 NovCharlton Ath.0 - 4ChelseaPREM
2003/2004Sun 08 FebChelsea1 - 0Charlton Ath.PREM
2003/2004Fri 26 DecCharlton Ath.4 - 2ChelseaPREM

Recent respective form guides

Chelsea have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. In this time, Blues have rattled up an impressive 16 goals, and conceded 3.

In complete contrast to Chelsea, Charlton Ath. are having a torrid time on their travels, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. While the Addicks have hit 5 goals, 17 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Chelsea find themselves in a respectable 5th position, courtesy of the 6 points they have accumulated from 3 games. Charlton Ath. find themselves struggling down in 15th position in the league having picked up 3 points from their 3 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Chelsea6204766
Charlton Ath.61054163

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Chelsea fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Blues. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Chelsea 15 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 11 .
Charlton Ath. Lost each of the previous 5 away matches.
Not won in previous 12 away matches.
Last drawn game 10 outings ago.