Charlton Athletic match preview

Last updated : 20 February 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Charlton Athletic v Blackburn Rovers fixture

Blackburn R. face a trip to Charlton Athletic at The Valley on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 29 games played, Rovers have recorded 8 wins, and Charlton Ath. have come away with 14 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in November 2002, with Charlton Ath. running out comfortable 3 - 1 winners in a Premiership match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Mon 20 OctBlackburn R.0 - 1Charlton Ath.PREM
2002/2003Sat 12 AprBlackburn R.1 - 0Charlton Ath.PREM
2002/2003Sun 24 NovCharlton Ath.3 - 1Blackburn R.PREM
2001/2002Sat 12 JanBlackburn R.4 - 1Charlton Ath.PREM
2001/2002Sat 22 DecCharlton Ath.0 - 2Blackburn R.PREM
1999/2000Mon 24 AprBlackburn R.1 - 1Charlton Ath.LD1
1999/2000Tue 30 NovCharlton Ath.1 - 2Blackburn R.LD1

Recent respective form guides

Charlton Athletic have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Blackburn R. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. While the Rovers have hit 5 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Charlton Ath. find themselves in a respectable 6th position, courtesy of the 37 points they have accumulated from 25 games. Blackburn R. find themselves struggling down in 14th position in the league having picked up 27 points from their 25 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Charlton Ath.6213787
Blackburn R.613210116

FootyMad's prediction ...

Blackburn R. have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Charlton Ath. may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Charlton Ath.Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Blackburn R.Undefeated in last 3 away games.