Results tagged “Tranmere”

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."

The problem with exceeding expectations is that the bump down to earth often hurts a lot more.

Injuries may have played a part in Millwall's start to the season, but there's little doubt that no one's particularly happy with 15th place after ten games after the thrills of Wembley last year.

Charlton marked their best ever start to a season with their biggest away win since 2003.

The Addicks took apart John Barnes' Tranmere Rovers on Saturday with two headed goals from Lloyd Sam, as well as strikes from Nicky Bailey and Jose Semedo.

Here's a sentence you never thought you would read - Charlton boss Phil Parkinson is on the cusp of making history.

Yes, victory over John Barnes' Tranmere Rovers will be the Addicks fifth win in a row and their best start to a season ever.