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MATCH PREVIEW: Charlton Athletic vs Wrexham | Saturday 26th October 2024 - 3pm Kick-Off

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Charlton Athletic vs Wrexham
Saturday 26th October 2024 - 3pm Kick-Off
Referee: Sam Purkiss

Introduction
Its clear that we're fast approaching Halloween, as Charlton's performances over the month of October have been inconsistent to the point of frightening - Last Saturday we welcomed the League Two Champions to the Valley; Stockport County... It was a performance that should have yielded three points, however as we're used to with Charlton, nothing is guaranteed and we were forced to share the spoils - Tuesday saw a trip to Barnsley, a chance to quickly get another win under our belts and so return to the Play-Offs, instead we put in a Jekyll and Hyde type display which saw us snatch a draw from the jaws of an undeserved victory.

Lets see what transpires tomorrow... But one thing is clear... We dont do things by halves...

The Opposition
Name: Wrexham (2nd) - Manager: Phil Parkinson
Ground: The Racecourse Stadium
Previous League Result: Wrexham 0-0 Huddersfield

Some may argue that its always sunny in Wrexham at present... Others in the region will think that its a bit marvelous... Yet however you look at it, Wrexham's rise from the National League has been rather efficient under their latest owners who will have their own Hollywood reputations on the line should ever this fail... No place to hide when you're at the top.

The question is though... How long can Wrexham sustain this meteoric rise up the Football League - The step between National League and League Two has always been minimal, given the amount of teams that have previously achieved back to back promotions to the third tier, in such a short space of time - The leap to League One can be very different though, and whilst teams will have the confidence of knowing how to get promotion, achieving it from this level can be a bit different...

Wrexham's start at this level (their first since X) has showed no signs of them slowing so far, the Red Dragons sit in second spot, and apart from a disastrous second half against Birmingham City (beating them clearly isn't to everyone's taste at this level), they've known how to grind out results, a 1-0 defeat at Stevenage is the sole time they've lost this season. Unsurprising given that Manager; Phil Parkinson will be looking to win promotion from League One for a third time, with a third different club.

Charlton Team News
Once again it seems that injuries are rearing their ugly head at Sparrows Lane, with a number of players absent in recent weeks; Kayne Ramsay has sadly joined their ranks after what appeared a nothing challenge against Stockport, truly confirming that we're cursed as a club when it comes to injuries - Its meant that Nathan Jones is slowly having to resort to creating some kind of Frankenstein's monster in terms of a starting line-up to try and grind out results.

Its meant that Terry Taylor has finally been given the opportunity to come in from the cold, and has shown why we signed him in the first place, finally offering us some sort of threat from set pieces... The next step to try and teach the Strikers to finish off chances, something that Luke Berry demonstrated with great success on Tuesday night, and may well come into the starting eleven himself this coming Saturday.

Mannion
Watson - Mitchell - Gillesphey - Small
Coventry - Taylor
Berry - Anderson
Godden - Leaburn

Substitutes Bench: Maynard-Brewer - Edmonds-Green - Edwards - Docherty - A.Campbell - T.Campbell - Dixon
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Comments

  • shirty5shirty5
    On course to be the highest league attendance at the Valley since we played AFC Wimbledon back in February 2022
  • fenaddickfenaddick
    Very glad the preview thread is up so we can actually talk about the football for a bit! Wrexham are very direct so wouldn't be surprised to see a return to 3 at the back. I'd like to see Anderson/Doc play as, although they haven't been great recently, they add some physicality and I wouldn't mind seeing them clatter into their midfield to try and unsettle them a little bit. I'd like a Leaburn & TC front pair, can see their CB's struggling with that level of pace and technical control
  • NabySarrNabySarr
    I’m think it’s quite likely we go to a 3 at the back, as we finished the Barnsley game. With no Jones and Ramsay I think we could do with the extra security. And Palmer & Mullin will be a handful for just 2 centre backs to deal with 

    If we do I think this is the game for Zack Mitchell to come in, adding a bit of height to our defence. I’m expecting something like: 
               
                           Mannion 
              Mitchell Mitchell Gillesphey 
    Watson   Docherty Coventry   Edwards 
                              Berry 
                    Leaburn Campbell 

    Would prefer Edwards at LCB, and Small at LWB but I think that’s unlikely. Just hope Gillesphey returns to his early season form if he’s back in a back 3. 

    Can’t see us keeping a clean sheet, and I also can’t see us scoring more than 1 goal. So I’m going with 1-1unless the rumours are true and Aneke returns to the bench 
      
  • BaileyBailey
    Despite our mid sixty mins of misplaced passing, missed headers at Barnsley, we actually carved out four very good chances before the mass substitutions. Miles and Matt Godden, who had three chances, should have done better, but the last three games have been a vast improvement in chances created than went before. That said, our back line with Mitchell and Gillesphey doesn't look solid or aggressive, not winning headed challenges from corners or free kicks into our box is putting us under pressure and Mannion was flapping, punching and missing crosses that would have been dealt with weeks before. So for me that's where the changes will be in either personal or formation, Potts and Zach Mitchell look the likely candidates but who misses out ?
    Will Taylor start again, I don't think him being in midfield with Coventry was a disaster but it wasn't a raging success either. I'm going for a two nil home win and hopefully a few players getting back to fitness. 
  • BlucherBlucher
    We felt the absence of Lloyd Jones and Ramsey keenly on Tuesday and I think we will do so tomorrow against a direct and well drilled side like Wrexham. I'd like to see Zach Mitchell come in for Gillesphey, although I suspect that Nathan Jones will go with a back 5.

    Hopefully we can improve upon our record of one first half goal in 12 league games, as we need a decent start in this game. 
  • Lazy_eye_metaphorLazy_eye_metaphor
    We seem to be in drawing mode at present, so I'll go for another Desmond.
  • satindoorssatindoors
    COYR 
  • SmithySmithy
    A back four with Watson and Gillesphey against a good attacking team is the stuff of nightmares. 0-3 and an embarrassing day all round. 
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  • fenaddickfenaddick
    Their biggest threat is actually their RWB Barnet rather than Mullin/Palmer as he provided the assists. Small/Edwards will be crucial to this
  • TunwellsaddickTunwellsaddick
    Without Jones and Ramsey in defence and still not firing properly up front I can`t see us getting anything from this game.

    Wrexham visit us at a time we are under strength and we need to be at full strength to get any sort of a result.

    Hoping to be proved wrong.
  • AndyGAndyG
    All I can say is with all the hype in the build up if we lose this game by being outfought and looking lightweight against a team that will 100% be up for it then the meltdown on here will reach epic proportions. I really hope some of our players read CL and stress to everyone else that any half arsed attempts at football will cause nightmares.

    I think this will actually be a high scoring game and it will end up 3-2 to either side
  • fenaddickfenaddick
    https://www.charltonafc.com/news/match-preview-charlton-v-wrexham

    Chuks not mentioned in the injury section


    Nathan Jones has confirmed that Gassan Ahadme (chest) has returned to training, though Kayne Ramsay (knee), Lloyd Jones (leg) and Daniel Kanu (ankle) remain sidelined.
  • jonseventyfivejonseventyfive
    Just hoping that the boys have in them not too lose this,  don't want a draw so I go for a home win,  2-1.
  • WheresmeticketWheresmeticket
    edited October 25
    Just based on form any points at all from this game will be a bonus.  They have 3 wins 2 draws 1 loss, we have 1 win 2 draws and 3 losses.  They are 6 points above us.
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  • ForeverAddicktedForeverAddickted
    AFKABartram said:
    Cheers for the preview @ForeverAddickted
    i didn’t even know we had a game tomorrow 

    :-) 
    I feel like the harbinger of Charlton games at times.

    Just when you think you've got a potential weekend without the suffering... Boom... Up I pop
  • CroydonCroydon
    We need to win. 1 win in 7 otherwise, which is totally unacceptable at this level
  • seth plumseth plum
    Yes. A must win.
  • charlton_herocharlton_hero
    2-1 Charlton
  • TheHerminatorTheHerminator
    oohaahmortimer said:
    We won’t lose 
    the standard of football will be shit but the running around absolutely amazing 
    can’t wait for it to finish and get the fuck away from the circus 
    we're all really only there for the excellent running around to be fair
  • RedmidlandRedmidland
    Although I can't make it, I'm still feeling nervous about this game. With so much hype and build-up coupled with a large attendance, I want us to come out and impress the paying public.
    Team selection, current injuries withstanding, is paramount, I would like to see Taylor, Coventry & Doc in midfield at least. Godden and Miles up top and Z. Mitchell back in defence. 
    Win this and 8 points from 12 from the 4 games is not a bad return and keep us in touch.
    It won't be easy, but neither was the Brum game, but we stepped up then, so we can do it! We just need the players to give it their all!

  • Er_Be_Ab_Pl_Wo_Wo_ChEr_Be_Ab_Pl_Wo_Wo_Ch
    Home win
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