Match Preview: Charlton Athletic vs City

The Imps start their 2023 away days with a trip to Charlton Athletic on Saturday 7 January (3pm KO) in Sky Bet League One.

All the key information that you need to know ahead of the game can be found in this match preview.

TICKET INFORMATION

Subject to availability, tickets can be paid for with card only from Charlton’s south stand ticket office on the day of the game. 

Please note prices increase by £3 for adults and £2 for concessions on matchday.

MATCH COVERAGE

The match is available for live streaming internationally for just £10, or the equivalent cost in your local currency.

The feed includes expert commentary from the BBC Radio Lincolnshire sports team, including replays of key moments as well as match statistics and latest scores around the division.

Alternatively, UK-based supporters can listen to live match commentary using an iFollow Imps audio pass - which can be bought HERE.

iFollow Imps subscribers can watch all the reaction, including post-match interviews and match highlights.

City supporters unable to make it to Charlton will also be able to follow the action with regular updates on the club’s official Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages.

CHARLTON ATHLETIC 

Nickname: The Addicks

Founded: 1905

Stadium: The Valley

Manager: Dean Holden

Top scorer: Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, Miles Leaburn (six goals)

League position: 17th

LAST TIME OUT

Imps 1-1 Ipswich Town

Sky Bet League One

Imps: Rushworth, Poole ©, Jackson, O’Connor, House, Mandroiu (Hopper 46’), Sorensen, Eyoma, Roughan, Virtue (Sanders 45+3’), Diamond (Robson 83’). Subs (not used): Wright, Bishop, Garrick.

Portsmouth 1-3 Charlton Athletic

Sky Bet League One

Charlton: Maynard-Brewer, Clare, Inniss, Ness, Sessegnon, Morgan (Payne 73’), Dobson ©, Fraser (Henry 88’), Rak-Sakyi, Leaburn (Stockley 78’), Blackett-Taylor. Subs (not used): MacGillivray, Lavelle, Campbell, Kanu.

LEAGUE FORM

Imps: LDLDD

Charlton: LLDLW

KENNEDY’S THOUGHTS

Hear from the head coach below…

MATCH OFFICIALS

Referee: James Oldham

Assistant referee: Damith Bandara

Assistant referee: Daniel Bonneywell

Fourth official: Kevin Howick

City will be playing in their third strip at Charlton, head to the LNER Stadium club shop to purchase yours.

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