History of the Walsall v Charlton Athletic fixture
Walsall prepare to entertain Charlton Athletic at Banks's Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 6 of the 14 previous games, with the Saddlers winning just 5.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Banks's Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2011, with Walsall running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a League One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Sat 30 Apr | Walsall | 2-0 | Charlton Ath. | League One |
| 2010/2011 | Sun 12 Dec | Charlton Ath. | 0 - 1 | Walsall | League One |
| 2009/2010 | Tue 02 Feb | Walsall | 1 - 1 | Charlton Ath. | League One |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 22 Aug | Charlton Ath. | 2 - 0 | Walsall | League One |
| 2001/2002 | Sat 26 Jan | Charlton Ath. | 1 - 2 | Walsall | F.A. Cup |
| 1999/2000 | Tue 07 Mar | Walsall | 2 - 4 | Charlton Ath. | League Division One |
| 1999/2000 | Sat 06 Nov | Charlton Ath. | 2 - 1 | Walsall | League Division One |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Walsall have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Saddlers have scored 8, a worringly large 11 have been leaked at the other end.
The away form of Charlton Athletic however, is much more impressive, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. The Addicks have put away 13 chances in these games, a let in just 2.
Walsall are stuck down in the relegation zone of npower League One with a return of just 16 points from their 19 games thus far.
Charlton Athletic are leading the way in the npower League One, with their 19 games giving them a return of 46 points.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 7 |
| Charlton Athletic | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 18 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Its been an indifferent run of form for the Saddlers of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Charlton Athletic, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Walsall | 6 games since last home draw. Drawn each of their last 2 games. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| Charlton Athletic | 4 successive away victories. 7 games since last away draw. Won each of the previous 8 matches. Last drawn game 10 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here