FM Preview: Sheffield Wednesday v Charlton Athletic 14 Jan 2012

Last updated : 13 January 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Sheffield Wednesday v Charlton Athletic fixture

Sheffield Wednesday prepare to entertain Charlton Athletic at Hillsborough on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Owls are clearly on top, having won 12 and lost only 4 of the 22 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Hillsborough was less than a year ago, in January 2011, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a League One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Mon 05 Sep Charlton Ath. 1 - 1 Sheff. Wed. League One
2010/2011 Sat 15 Jan Sheff. Wed. 2-2 Charlton Ath. League One
2010/2011 Sat 30 Oct Charlton Ath. 1 - 0 Sheff. Wed. League One
2008/2009 Sat 17 Jan Sheff. Wed. 4 - 1 Charlton Ath. Championship
2008/2009 Sat 27 Sep Charlton Ath. 1 - 2 Sheff. Wed. Championship
2007/2008 Tue 12 Feb Sheff. Wed. 0 - 0 Charlton Ath. Championship
2007/2008 Sat 25 Aug Charlton Ath. 3 - 2 Sheff. Wed. Championship

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Recent respective form guides

Sheffield Wednesday are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Owls in those games, with 5 conceded.

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 Addicks's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 8 against.

Sheffield Wednesday are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 49 points from 24 games.

Charlton Athletic are leading the way in the npower League One, with their 24 games giving them a return of 54 points.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Sheffield Wednesday 6 4 1 1 12 7 13
Charlton Athletic 6 2 2 2 7 9 8

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Sheffield Wednesday may be coming up against a decent side in Charlton Athletic, but we do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Owls. Home Win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Sheffield Wednesday Unbeaten in the last 14 home games.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Charlton Athletic Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.

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