FM Preview: Exeter City v Charlton Athletic 04 Sep 2010

Last updated : 03 September 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Exeter City v Charlton Athletic fixture

Exeter City prepare to entertain Charlton Athletic at St James' Park on Saturday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having taken all the points from 9 of the 13 contests.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at St James' Park was less than a year ago, in April 2010, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 24 AprExeter City1-1Charlton Ath.LGE1
2009/2010Sat 26 SepCharlton Ath.2 - 1Exeter CityLGE1
2002/2003Sat 04 JanCharlton Ath.3 - 1Exeter CityFAC
1980/1981Sat 21 FebCharlton Ath.1 - 0Exeter CityLGE1
1980/1981Sat 27 SepExeter City4 - 3Charlton Ath.LGE1
1934/1935Sat 16 MarCharlton Ath.1 - 0Exeter CityD3S
1934/1935Wed 28 NovExeter City5 - 2Charlton Ath.FAC

Recent respective form guides

Exeter City losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Charlton Ath. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. A generous 11 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Exeter City are stuck down in the relegation zone of Npower League One with a return of just 2 points from their 3 games thus far. Charlton Ath. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Npower League One, picking up 7 from their 4 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Exeter City61329126
Charlton Ath.631210910

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Grecians of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Charlton Ath., who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Exeter City Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Charlton Ath. 6 games since last away draw.