Results tagged “Walsall”

Charlton missed out on going second after a poor performance on Sunday saw them lose at home to Walsall.

The midland side, who started the match bottom of League One, took all three points thanks to a Matt Richards goal in the second half.

Some days only a win will do.

Then you find yourself two down in a half hour, and even a draw looks like a gift sent down from the angels. After all, a single point is always more useful than none at all.

Of all the form teams Walsall could be facing this weekend, they're probably quite relieved that Millwall are the visitors.

Having been ravaged 5-1 by Southampton, they're now playing one of the less goal-happy teams in the promotion pack.

Charlton got their second equaliser of the week but again missed out on a valuable three points in Tuesday night's clash at Walsall.

A Deon Burton penalty on the stroke of half-time cancelled out Troy Deeney's opener but the Addicks could not find a way through in the second half despite the home side going down to 10 men.

An away day at Walsall's Banks's Stadium may seem like a blessing for Charlton's players following all the booing at The Valley over the last week.

Addicks fans let their feelings known after defeat at home to Leyton Orient was followed by a poor draw against Tranmere on Saturday.

Steve Morison seems to be getting the hang of League One football.

The former Stevenage striker carried on his solid work in the absence of Neil Harris and Gary Alexander, scoring both goals in a come-from-behind victory over Walsall.

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.