Charlton travelled to Crawley Town this evening looking to avenge the reverse encounter late last year that saw Crawley come from behind at the Valley. Surprisingly, it started as an end-to-end affair with both sides having chances. It took a while for Charlton to settle into a bit of possession but when they did they began to carve Crawley open. Alex Gilbert was handed his first start for the Addicks. His late arrival into the box furnished a lot of openings and at least one shot that tested ex-Addick-keeper Jojo Wallacott. As the half wore on, Charlton’s endeavor began to pay off. On thirty-seven minutes Charlton took the lead through Thierry Small’s thunderous shot that beat Wallacott at his near post.
In the early stages of the second half Charlton had numerous chances to extend their lead but the ball just wouldn’t go in again. Tyreece Campbell, MIles Leaburn, Alex Gilbert all having a go to beat Wallacott without success. Crawley’s last match ended in a draw through a late equaliser. Though Charlton defended resolutely, it was a nervy finish as Crawley through everything into another late goal. Lloyd Jones headed everything in front of him and, at one point, wrapped himself precariously around WIll Mannion’s goal post as he glanced away a header.
Another clean sheet and three points to add to our promotion campaign.
Crawley Town 0 Charlton 1
Over to you.
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One Gun BOOM... Two Guns BOOM BOOM... Crawley... You've been SUNK!!
Not sure how Crawley are that low in the table, mind. They seemed to string some decent stuff together and it'd get past many sides lower in the table than us.
I can’t get enough lads.
Lloyd Jones absolutely outstanding. And Gillesphey wasn't far behind him.
Just hope Edwards isn't badly injured.
Win at Wrexham and we've got 9 games to get one more win than them.
Winning at Wrexham and Wycombe is easier said than done but it's really exciting that there's a chance.
We're machine-like, which suits accumulating wins for the automatic promotion spots.
Lloyd Jones, well done again. Immense.
We've been pretty scrappy the past few games and I think despite our fitness records being up there with the best, it's slowly taken it's toll, but thankfully we've ground out a lot of wins in that time
It wasn't pretty but at this stage of the season it's all about the points.
Saturday i'd go back to the team of a couple of weeks ago with Godden , Berry and Docherty back in the side. I'm not Sure Leaburn up front is working .
I hope Edwards's injury isn't too bad.
With Wycombe playing Wrexham and Bolton playing Stockport on Saturday , a win against Wigan will be massive.
Jones on the other hand is doing his best to injure himself these last two games as well - We could probably do with the Peterborough game being called off for Internationals, give us a week recovery, especially as they've got Poku back.
Macauley Gillesphey was excellent again.
Small and Ramsay played their part.
Good work from Alex Gilbert in his debut.
Caps off a brilliant night for Charlton. COYR