Charlton 2 Walsall 0

Charlton were enjoying the lionshare of possession in the opening stages with the five man midfield - particularly the excellent Jose Semedo - continuing to impress.

An early long range effort from Frazer Richardson, parried wide by Walsall goalkeeper Clayton Ince, was the first effort on goal.

A few half chances followed before the Addicks took the lead on 30 minutes. A Nicky Bailey cross found Llera and Lloyd Sam in space at the far post.

Llera got his head to the ball but it came back off the post only for the Spanish defender to bundle the ball in with his knee for his second goal of the season.

The second half saw Walsall begin to threaten and midway through they thought they had equalised with a Mark Hughes volley, only for it to be ruled out for offside.

With Walsall pushing forward, gaps were opening in their half and Charlton duly took advantage.

Deon Burton's pass freed substitute Wagstaff who carried the ball forward, before placing the ball past Ince.

There was still time for Walsall to hit the post, but the win was deserved for Charlton.

Charlton: Elliot; Richardson, Youga, Dailly, Llera; Sam (Wagstaff 68), Semedo, Racon, Shelvey, Bailey; Burton.

Subs (not used): Randolph, Solly, Spring, Tuna, McLeod, Fleetwood.

Walsall: Ince; Westlake, Vincent, Smith, Hughes; Till (Nicholls 66), Mattis, Richards, Jones (Taundry 46); Parkin, Deeney.

Subs (not used): Gilmartin, Weston, Sansara, Roberts, Bradley.

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