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A second-half equaliser helped Charlton halt a run of four straight defeats in the match at home to Tranmere on Saturday.

Miguel Llera's shot from a free-kick was deflected in by Bradley Wright-Phillips to level the scores. The Addicks went in a goal down at half-time when a defensive lapse let in Enoch Showunmi for the opener.

"It will be special because in the time I've been here I've never played against MK. I have been either on the bench or out of the squad. If I play it will be a special day. I played one good year there.
"We will go there for the three points and we need those points."

Charlton's Spanish centre-back Miguel Llera said it had been an agonising wait for another chance in the first team.

The popular 31-year-old returned to the first XI on Boxing Day and did his claim for a regular spot no harm with a last minute equaliser against Swindon.

Christmas is the time for miracles but not many would have expected nine-men Charlton to come away with a point in Saturday's clash with Swindon Town.

The Addicks had both Sam Sodje and Deon Burton sent off within forty minutes of the start of the match but still managed to go in at half-time 1-0 up thanks to a Jonjo Shelvey strike.

It's been over half a century since Bristol Rovers won at The Valley.

But with the insightful knowledge of former boss Lennie Lawrence, coupled with that of Chris Dickson, the Pirates will be hoping tonight is the night.

Charlton's winning run continued on Saturday with goals from Miguel Llera and Scott Wagstaff ensuring a comfortable victory against Walsall.

The result - the Addicks' fourth win in four games this season - sees them leapfrog Colchester United to go top of League One.

Charlton fans will welcome back their side to The Valley on Saturday as the Addicks look to maintain their 100 per cent league record.

Victories on the road at Hartlepool and Leyton Orient, following a home win against Wycombe, have seen the side make the best possible start before entertaining the Saddlers.

Christian Dailly and Miguel Llera both marked their first league appearances for Charlton with goals to set the Addicks on the way to a nervy 3-2 victory at The Valley on Saturday.

The centre-backs opened and closed the scoring for the home side, with new skipper Nicky Bailey adding the second, to give fans optimism for the long season ahead.