Charlton Athletic Match Preview

Last updated : 17 September 2004 By Footymad Previewer

History of the Birmingham City v Charlton Athletic fixture

Blues prepare to entertain Charlton Athletic at St. Andrew's on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Blues are clearly on top, having won 14 and lost only 4 of the 25 games on home soil.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at St. Andrew's was less than a year ago, in November 2003, with Charlton inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Blues in a Premiership match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 17 AprCharlton Ath.1 - 1Birmingham C.PREM
2003/2004Mon 03 NovBirmingham C.1-2Charlton Ath.PREM
2002/2003Sat 19 AprCharlton Ath.0 - 2Birmingham C.PREM
2002/2003Sat 21 DecBirmingham C.1 - 1Charlton Ath.PREM
1999/2000Sat 30 OctBirmingham C.1 - 0Charlton Ath.CHMP
1999/2000Sat 02 OctCharlton Ath.1 - 0Birmingham C.CHMP
1997/1998Sun 03 MayBirmingham C.0 - 0Charlton Ath.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Blues have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Blues have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

The away form of Charlton is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Addicks have hit 5 goals, 15 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Blues find themselves struggling down in 14th position in the league having picked up 4 points from their 5 matches. Charlton's 7 points from 5 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Birmingham C.6123465
Charlton Ath.631281010

STB prediction ...

With Blues only showing average form at home, but Charlton struggling in games away from the Valley we're going for a win for Steve Bruce's side. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Birmingham C.4 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Charlton Ath.Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.