FootyMAD's Colchester United match preview

Last updated : 28 September 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Colchester United v Charlton Athletic fixture

Charlton Ath. pack their bags to visit Colchester United at Weston Homes Community Stadium on Tuesday evening,

The most recent encounter between these two sides was within the last three years, in September 2007, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw in a Championship match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Tue 01 JanCharlton Ath.1 - 2Colchester U.CHMP
2007/2008Sat 15 SepColchester U.2 - 2Charlton Ath.CHMP
1983/1984Sat 07 JanColchester U.0 - 1Charlton Ath.FAC
1980/1981Sat 28 FebColchester U.2 - 0Charlton Ath.LGE1
1980/1981Sat 20 SepCharlton Ath.1 - 2Colchester U.LGE1
1978/1979Tue 15 AugCharlton Ath.0 - 0Colchester U.LGEC
1978/1979Sat 12 AugColchester U.2 - 3Charlton Ath.LGEC

Recent respective form guides

Colchester United have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 7.

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.

Colchester U.'s total of 15 points from their 9 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One. Charlton Ath. are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola League One, and have accumulated 23 points from the 9 games they have played so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Colchester U.6141657
Charlton Ath.642013414

FootyMad's prediction ...

Charlton Ath. are not doing too bad on their travels, and I think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Colchester U.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Colchester U. 11 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 5 matches.
Charlton Ath. Undefeated in last 4 away games.
9 games since last defeat.