FM Preview: Leyton Orient v Charlton Athletic 31 Dec 2011

Last updated : 30 December 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Leyton Orient v Charlton Athletic fixture

Leyton Orient prepare to entertain Charlton Athletic at Matchroom Stadium at tea-time on Saturday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 24 games played, O's have recorded 11 wins, and Charlton Athletic have come away with 7 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Matchroom Stadium was just last season, in August 2010, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 winners in a League One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sat 02 Apr Charlton Ath. 3 - 1 Leyton Orient League One
2010/2011 Fri 13 Aug Leyton Orient 1-3 Charlton Ath. League One
2009/2010 Mon 25 Jan Charlton Ath. 0 - 1 Leyton Orient League One
2009/2010 Tue 18 Aug Leyton Orient 1 - 2 Charlton Ath. League One
2005/2006 Sat 28 Jan Charlton Ath. 2 - 1 Leyton Orient F.A. Cup
1990/1991 Tue 09 Oct Leyton Orient 1 - 0 Charlton Ath. League Cup
1990/1991 Wed 26 Sep Charlton Ath. 2 - 2 Leyton Orient League Cup

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

Recent respective form guides

Leyton Orient are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 5.

The away form of Charlton Athletic however, is much more impressive, remaining unbeaten in their last six, winning five and drawing the one. These six games have produced a glut of goals, with the Addicks scoring 15 and conceding 4.

Leyton Orient find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 25 points from their 22 matches.

Charlton Athletic are leading the way in the npower League One, with their 22 games giving them a return of 51 points.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Leyton Orient 6 2 1 3 5 6 7
Charlton Athletic 6 4 2 0 10 4 14

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the O's 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
Leyton Orient 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Charlton Athletic Undefeated in last 6 away games.
12 games since last defeat.

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