FootyMAD's Charlton Athletic match preview

Last updated : 30 October 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Ipswich Town v Charlton Athletic fixture

Ipswich Town prepare to entertain Charlton Athletic at Portman Road on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Tractor Boys are clearly on top, having won 11 and lost only 5 of the 21 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Portman Road was less than a year ago, in March 2008, with Ipswich Town running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 04 OctCharlton Ath.2 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP
2007/2008Sat 15 MarIpswich Town2-0Charlton Ath.CHMP
2007/2008Sat 08 DecCharlton Ath.3 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP
2001/2002Tue 01 JanCharlton Ath.3 - 2Ipswich TownPREM
2001/2002Sat 25 AugIpswich Town0 - 1Charlton Ath.PREM
2000/2001Mon 30 AprCharlton Ath.2 - 1Ipswich TownPREM
2000/2001Sat 11 NovIpswich Town2 - 0Charlton Ath.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Ipswich Town have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Tractor Boys in those games, with 8 conceded.

The away form of Charlton Ath. is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. Addicks have conceded 6 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Ipswich Town see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 17 points from their 13 games played so far, Charlton Ath. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 14 points from 13 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Ipswich Town62311179
Charlton Ath.6114494

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Charlton Ath. is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Tractor Boys in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Ipswich TownUnbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Charlton Ath.Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.