Results tagged “The Valley”

There were more points dropped at home as nervy Charlton's bid for automatic promotion starts to run out of steam.

The Addicks, who lost 1-0 at The Valley against Leyton Orient last Monday, saw another lowly League One side leave with a result as they were held by Tranmere.

Kyel Reid will be in the squad for Charlton when they meet Tranmere Rovers tomorrow.

The former West Ham winger joined the Addicks on loan from Sheffield United this week and is in contention as Charlton look to bounce back straight away from Monday's shock home defeat by Leyton Orient.

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.

Controversy reigned in an epic encounter at The Valley on Saturday when an eight goal thriller saw the two south-east London teams share the spoils.

A Millwall sending off and two penalties for Charlton could not help the Addicks to three points, with the Lions' Danny Schofield grabbing an injury time equaliser.

This weekend sees the match most south-east London football fans were scanning the fixture lists for at the start of the season - Charlton v Millwall.

The Lions head to The Valley for the first time in 13 years in what is expected to be a tense derby match.

Charlton ground out a win on Saturday thanks to a first half winner from Deon Burton in a nervy encounter.

The Addicks striker scored his fifth goal in the last six league matches to see off a confident Southend side at The Valley.

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 got back to winning ways against Huddersfield with a closely fought 2-1 win seeing them return to the top of League One.

It took goals from Izale McLeod - his third of the season - and returning hero Sam Sodje to beat the Yorkshire side, for a much needed second win in seven games for the Addicks.

Charlton remained in second place despite being held to their second goalless draw in a row.

The match against Oldham on Saturday saw the well-organised northern side - who are now unbeaten in five - stifle the Addicks attack.

Welcome to League One. Last weekend's visit to Norwich was more like a bad, drunken night out than a football match.

A punch-up, a couple of broken bones and then waking up to find your wallet - or in this case a couple of points - missing, it's left Phil Parkinson an angry man.

Lennie Lawrence was due to make a return to The Valley on Wednesday - and he could expect a reception in contrast to another former Charlton manager.

While Alan Pardew was jeered recently amid accusations of wasting money and leading the Addicks on a downwards slide, Lawrence can boast a far different record.

Charlton look to extend their 100 per cent start to their League One campaign with a win against Brentford at The Valley tomorrow.

The Addicks have had their best ever start to the season with five wins out of five but face a tricky task against the Bees.

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.

Charlton Athletic begin their first campaign in English football's third tier for 27 years and manager Phil Parkinson says his team are ready for the challenge.

The Addicks entertain Wycombe at The Valley tomorrow having endured a difficult close-season overshadowed by ongoing takeover rumours.

Charlton's Championship fixture against Cardiff City has been postponed.

Saturday's match was called off after referee Andy D'Urso carried out a pitch inspection at The Valley just before midday today.

Charlton manager Phil Parkinson has urged the Addicks board to splash the cash in the January transfer window to save the club from relegation.

Caretaker boss Parkinson saw his side crash 3-1 at Sheffield United yesterday, leaving them rooted to the foot of the Championship table as they head into the New Year.

Time is running out for Charlton's caretaker manager Phil Parkinson after a second defeat in a week.

The Addicks boss' hopes of getting the job full time were dealt a big blow in Tuesday night's 2-1 loss to Coventry at The Valley.

Barnsley will come to The Valley on Saturday for what promises to be an important game in Charlton's season.

Both sides are struggling for points at the wrong end of the table and need a win to get them back in the hunt for play-off positions.

CHARLTON boss Alan Pardew has threatened to make some changes for Saturday's match against Ipswich Town.