This week FootyMad's match preview focuses on the game between Colchester United and Charlton Athletic at 19:45 on Tuesday, 29th September 2009 in the League One.
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Colchester U. are ready to welcome Charlton Athletic to Weston Homes Community Stadium on Tuesday evening,
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Weston Homes Community Stadium 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: | |||||
| 2007/2008 | Tue 01 Jan | Charlton Ath. | 1 - 2 | Colchester U. | CHMP |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 15 Sep | Colchester U. | 2-2 | Charlton Ath. | CHMP |
| 1983/1984 | Sat 07 Jan | Colchester U. | 0 - 1 | Charlton Ath. | FAC |
| 1980/1981 | Sat 28 Feb | Colchester U. | 2 - 0 | Charlton Ath. | LGE1 |
| 1980/1981 | Sat 20 Sep | Charlton Ath. | 1 - 2 | Colchester U. | LGE1 |
| 1978/1979 | Tue 15 Aug | Charlton Ath. | 0 - 0 | Colchester U. | LGEC |
| 1978/1979 | Sat 12 Aug | Colchester U. | 2 - 3 | Charlton 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: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Colchester U. | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 7 |
| Charlton Ath. | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 14 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
Colchester U. are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. 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. |
