FootyMAD's Charlton Athletic Match Preview

Last updated : 02 October 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Leeds United v Charlton Athletic fixture

Leeds play host to Charlton Athletic at Elland Road on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Whites are clearly on top, having won 13 and lost only 4 of the 22 games.

The last time the two teams met at Leeds was back in May 2004, over five years ago, when they fought out a thrilling high-scoring 3-3 draw in a Premiership match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004 Sat 08 May Leeds Utd. 3 - 3 Charlton Ath. PREM
2003/2004 Sat 29 Nov Charlton Ath. 0 - 1 Leeds Utd. PREM
2002/2003 Sat 05 Apr Charlton Ath. 1 - 6 Leeds Utd. PREM
2002/2003 Sun 01 Dec Leeds Utd. 1 - 2 Charlton Ath. PREM
2001/2002 Sun 24 Feb Leeds Utd. 0 - 0 Charlton Ath. PREM
2001/2002 Sun 16 Sep Charlton Ath. 0 - 2 Leeds Utd. PREM
2000/2001 Sat 17 Mar Charlton Ath. 1 - 2 Leeds Utd. PREM

Recent respective form guides

Leeds United have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 12 goals for the Whites, with 4 goals against.

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.

Leeds are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League One, with their 10 games giving them a return of 26 points. Charlton are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola League One, and have accumulated 23 points from the 10 games they have played so far.

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

Current form guides: P W D L F A P
Leeds Utd. 6 3 2 1 8 3 11
Charlton Ath. 6 3 2 1 11 7 11

FootyMad's prediction ...

Leeds are starting to turn Elland Road into a fortress, but the quality of opposition for this game makes your FootyMad panel believe the teams will share the spoils on this occasion. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Leeds Utd. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Charlton Ath. Not won in previous 2 away matches.