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Barnsley play host to Charlton Athletic at Oakwell on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Tykes are clearly on top, having won 12 and lost only 4 of the 20 games.
The last time the two teams met at Barnsley was back in December 1999, over five years ago, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Division One match.
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| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2007/2008 | Sat 06 Oct | Charlton Ath. | 1 - 1 | Barnsley | CHMP |
| 1999/2000 | Sat 04 Dec | Barnsley | 1-1 | Charlton Ath. | CHMP |
| 1999/2000 | Sat 07 Aug | Charlton Ath. | 3 - 1 | Barnsley | CHMP |
| 1996/1997 | Sat 12 Apr | Barnsley | 4 - 0 | Charlton Ath. | CHMP |
| 1996/1997 | Sat 15 Feb | Charlton Ath. | 2 - 2 | Barnsley | CHMP |
| 1995/1996 | Sat 16 Dec | Barnsley | 1 - 2 | Charlton Ath. | CHMP |
| 1995/1996 | Sat 30 Sep | Charlton Ath. | 1 - 1 | Barnsley | CHMP |
Recent respective form guides
Barnsley have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
Charlton Ath. have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. While the Addicks have hit 7 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Barnsley are currently lying in 19th place in Coca-Cola Championship having mustered a points tally of 52 from their 44 matches played. Charlton Ath.'s 61 points from 44 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.
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| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Barnsley | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
| Charlton Ath. | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 5 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
With Barnsley only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. No-score draw
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Barnsley | Been beaten in each of their previous 4 home matches. Failed to win in previous 4 home matches. Latest 2 games ended in defeat. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| Charlton Ath. | 7 games since last away draw. No win in the 2 most recent games. |