FM Preview: Charlton Athletic v Blackburn Rovers 29 Sep 2012

Last updated : 28 September 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Charlton Athletic v Blackburn Rovers fixture

Blackburn Rovers travel to take on Charlton Athletic at The Valley on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 34 games played, Rovers have recorded 10 wins, and Charlton Athletic have come away with 17 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Charlton Athletic was back in December 2006, over five years ago, the Addicks carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Premiership match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2006/2007 Sat 28 Apr Blackburn R. 4 - 1 Charlton Ath. Premiership
2006/2007 Tue 05 Dec Charlton Ath. 1-0 Blackburn R. Premiership
2005/2006 Sat 29 Apr Charlton Ath. 0 - 2 Blackburn R. Premiership
2005/2006 Wed 30 Nov Charlton Ath. 2 - 3 Blackburn R. League Cup
2005/2006 Sat 05 Nov Blackburn R. 4 - 1 Charlton Ath. Premiership
2004/2005 Mon 03 Jan Blackburn R. 1 - 0 Charlton Ath. Premiership
2004/2005 Mon 27 Sep Charlton Ath. 1 - 0 Blackburn R. Premiership

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Recent respective form guides

Charlton Athletic have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 6.

Blackburn Rovers have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Rovers's have scored 11 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 13.

Charlton Athletic find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 8 points from their 7 matches.

Blackburn Rovers are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 14 points from 7 games.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Charlton Athletic 6 2 1 3 7 8 7
Blackburn Rovers 6 3 1 2 14 12 10

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Rovers out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Charlton Athletic. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Charlton Athletic Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Blackburn Rovers Last drawn game 4 outings ago.

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