Tranmere 0 Charlton 4

The result leaves Charlton top of League One on goal difference over Leeds United.

The Addicks took the lead on 24 minutes when Sam expertly headed home a superb Jonjo Shelvey cross.

Semedo doubled the lead after bursting through the area and firing past goalkeeper Luke Daniels.

Sam headed home the third early in the second half, before a Nicky Bailey cross found its way into the net to complete a comprehensive victory.

The victory was Charlton's fifth in five games and their best ever start to a campaign.

Manager Phil Parkinson said: "It's nice to have a positive mark on the club's history, but we're not getting carried away.

"We spoke about the record to the lads on Thursday when we had a meeting, and we told them they had a chance of making history. It feels good."

Parkinson reserved special praise for two goal winger Sam.

"He scored two and could have had three or even four," said Parkinson. "He was excellent."

Charlton: Elliot; Richardson, Youga, Dailly, Llera; Sam, Semedo (Spring 75), Racon, Shelvey (Tuna 82), Bailey; Burton.

Subs (not used): Randolph, Solly, Basey, Wagstaff, McLeod.

Tranmere: Daniels; Logan, Goodison, Gunning, Cresswell; Mahon (Ricketts 46), Welsh, Shuker (Edds 46), McLaren, Thomas-Moore, Gornell (Fraughan 66).

Subs (not used): Taylor, Collister, Barnett, Fraughan, Curran.

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