Charlton Ath vs Blackburn Rovers | Sat 26th April 2014 | Match Preview

StubleyAddick

Marvin Sordell’s absolutely superb hat-trick on Monday not only gave the Addicks a vital three points but it also has potentially given Greenie Junior a sore-arse.

The 3-2 victory over Sheffield Wednesday has not only given us more of a chance of survival, but it also has given a huge morale boost to Jose Riga’s side ahead of their clash with Blackburn this weekend.

Blackburn will be a tough opposition for Charlton this weekend, as Gary Bowyer’s side are still in reaching distance of getting into the play-offs, which was boosted by a 4-2 away victory against Birmingham last Monday.

The Opposition

Rovers currently find themselves in 10th place and only three points off 6th, the race for the final play-off spot will likely go to the final day and Blackburn will definitely want to be in the running.

The impressive stat in Blackburn’s favour, is that they are unbeaten in over month with their last defeat coming against Bournemouth on March 12th.

Blackburn aren’t short of quality in their squad either, with a strike force of Jordan Rhodes and Rudy Gestede likely to cause problems for any side in the league.

Other players to watch out for include ex-Premier League centre-back Matt Kilgallon and ex-Man Utd youngster Josh King.

The Line –Up

Despite the superb victory on Monday, Jose Riga would not have been happy with his side’s defensive display especially after going 2-0 down. So there may be a change at the back.

The fitness of Chris Solly could mean that Lawrie Wilson could play in-front of him in right midfield or in place of him at right-back.

In midfield, Jackson, Poyet and Cousins should continue. Callum Harriott is likely to remain after his excellent performance.

Marvin Sordell is almost certain to start following his first career hat-trick while Simon Church is likely to play too.

The likes of Astrit Ajdarevic, Jonathan Obika, Davide Petrucci and Lawrie Wilson will all be in contention to start also.

However, I would not be surprised to see Riga keep the same side.



The Prediction

Another 0-0 draw, which wouldn’t actually be a bad result.

Wheresmeticket

I'd thank you for 0-0, but I think it's going to be 0-3. It would not be Charlton to back up one spectacular victory with another.

kinveachyaddick

Think we can get a 1-1 here which would almost make us safe if other results go our way

LeaburnForEngland

Every fibre of my being tells me that this is Charlton so we're likely to let us all down when we feel like we've turned a corner.

However... we all also know that when you expect nothing from a match Charlton pull it out the bag.

Actually thinking about it this may cause a paradox in the time-space continuum so who knows.

5-0 to them, 1-1, 7-3 to us.

Valley11

Hope our lads don't think they've done the hard work and sit back. We need at least a point. 0-0.

Wheresmeticket

Is it too late to be thinking about the playoffs?

killerandflash

A tricky one to predict. It's Saturday for a start, and we always lose 3-0 on Saturdays. And there's the Tuesday game to consider, surely we'll want Sordell playing against his old club?

What we need is Darren Ditcher back for one game...

SELR_addicks

2-0 loss leading to doom-and-gloom until a win next week.

FishCostaFortune

Lately when we have come up against in form teams they have smashed us, following the theory it will should mean another 3 - 0 loss.

Charlton always manage to surprise me though.

happyvalley

Comfortable home win 4-0

oohaahmortimer

Blackburn will canter to a 0-2 victory and plenty of fiddling with terrace trannys to find out whats happened elsewhere

Covered End

oohaahmortimer said:

Blackburn will canter to a 0-2 victory and plenty of fiddling with terrace trannys to find out whats happened elsewhere

You might want to reword this :-)

Tomtomcafc

most people on the MASSIVE thread where predicting a big loss and it seems to be the same on this thread so hoping for a big win! am I right in thinking if we win and teams bellow drop points we are safe??

mrbligh

3-2, Sordell hat trick

cafcnick1992

3-2 Charlton. Late Freidal equaliser, only for Jensen to win it for us in the dying seconds

Bangkokaddick

Sheffield Wednesday's last result before playing us: 4-2 win away.

Blackburn's last result before playing us: 4-2 win away.

It's an omen, so I fully expect another 3-2 victory with another Sordell hat-trick.

ashley

Compare Sordell's brilliant hat trick to the treble that Lisbie got against Liverpool a few years ago. Lighting only strikes once. This has got a low score draw written all over it. Safety not guaranteed either come Saturday evening.

lancashire lad

ashley said:

Compare Sordell's brilliant hat trick to the treble that Lisbie got against Liverpool a few years ago. Lighting only strikes once. This has got a low score draw written all over it. Safety not guaranteed either come Saturday evening.

yes but didn't Lisbie pick up a major injury at or shortly after that match?

throughthickandthin

If we are looking for omens then I will not be there Saturday for only the second time this year. Other game missed? Brighton, 3-2, that score again.
In the real world I see a 1-1 or narrow defeat, this is Charlton after all, this needs to go down to the wire. Hope and prey I am wrong.

crookester

Blackburn have a much better defence than Sheff Weds and something to play for still. We'll lose this one but still confident we'll stay up.

stonewallpenalty

crookester said:

Blackburn have a much better defence than Sheff Weds and something to play for still. We'll lose this one but still confident we'll stay up.

Blackburn have conceded about 13 goals in their 5 away games i think.

crookester

stonewallpenalty said:

crookester said:

Blackburn have a much better defence than Sheff Weds and something to play for still. We'll lose this one but still confident we'll stay up.

Blackburn have conceded about 13 goals in their 5 away games i think.

I stand corrected...but they don't have Llera!

BigRedEvil

What better time to get back to back league wins for the first time this season. Blackburn would also be the first side this season we can beat home and away.

chester_conrad

1-1

stonewallpenalty

crookester said:

stonewallpenalty said:

crookester said:

Blackburn have a much better defence than Sheff Weds and something to play for still. We'll lose this one but still confident we'll stay up.

Blackburn have conceded about 13 goals in their 5 away games i think.

I stand corrected...but they don't have Llera!

If only.

Davo55

I wouldn't be surprised to see Wilson back in for Solly, as Jose will try to nurse him back from the long injury lay off. If AA can only play 60 minutes tops, I'd rather save him for the 2nd half when he can come on and do some real damage as opponents are tiring. I have a good feeling about this game and predict a 2-1 win, triggering joyful celebrations and going into the final two matches without so much tension.

Solidgone

We don't do home wins.

stonewallpenalty

Would love to win this and laugh at those not safe but i think we will come up short in an entertaining game.

Everyone shitting their pants against Watford.

bolloxbolder

Should we win this match 1-0, I will revisit this thread and tell you why this occurred.

Red_Pete_in_Dubai

I would be delighted with a draw, but fear we will get beaten to extend the anxiety until Tuesday. 2-1 to Rovers.

Tunwellsaddick

I consider Blackburn to be one of our "Bogey" teams. We lost in vital games to them 1-0 in the old Full Members Cup Final at Wembley in 1987 and 4-3 at home in 1958 when we only needed a draw (and they needed the win) to win promotion to the old First Division. I attended both games and still feel the pain. Not optimistic. 0-3 ):

BUT, hoping to be proved very wrong and the lads surprising us two games running with a result for another vital point or even three? You never know with Charlton.