FM Preview: Charlton Athletic v Leeds United 01 May 2010

Last updated : 30 April 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Charlton Athletic v Leeds United fixture

Leeds travel to take on Charlton Athletic at The Valley on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 11 of the 22 previous games, with the hosts winning just 9.

The last time the two teams met at Charlton was back in November 2003, over five years ago, with Leeds inflicting a narrow 0 - 1 defeat upon the Addicks in a Premiership match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 03 OctLeeds Utd.0 - 0Charlton Ath.LGE1
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

Recent respective form guides

Charlton Athletic have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 5.

Leeds have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the Whites, and 7 goals against.

Charlton's total of 78 points from their 44 games sees them sitting in the play-off places in Coca-Cola League One. Leeds are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola League One, and have accumulated 83 points from the 44 games they have played so far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Charlton Ath.63124310
Leeds Utd.640213912

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Charlton Ath.4 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Leeds Utd.7 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 11 outings ago.