South London Sport: Charlton Athletic Edition: Podcast

Cheltenham Town 1 Charlton Athletic 3 - Impressive first-half showing helps Addicks into EFL Cup second round

Rich Cawley — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 19:47:03 GMT

Charlton Athletic booked their place in the EFL Cup second round with a pretty comfortable 3-1 victory at Cheltenham Town this evening.

First-half goals from Matty Godden, Sonny Carey and Tyreece Campbell put the Addicks into a commanding position at Whaddon Road. George Miller cut the deficit after the restart.

On this pod we hear from manager Nathan Jon…

South London Sport: Charlton Athletic Edition podcast featuring exclusive interview with Addicks chairman Gavin Carter!!

Rich Cawley — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:58:06 GMT

Welcome to a special South London Sport: Charlton Athletic Edition podcast which has a guest interview - Gavin Carter.

The Addicks chairman exclusively spoke to this website for 20 minutes and we’ve got the full interview in this episode. The plan is that some (or maybe even all of it) will go out in written format at some point this week too!

Carter resp…

Charlton Athletic sign off pre-season with 3-0 loss to Reading at The Valley....just how much work is left to do before the big kick off???

Rich Cawley — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:41:43 GMT

Charlton Athletic’s final friendly before their 2026-27 season starts at Cheltenham (in the EFL Cup) next weekend did not go to plan.

The Addicks lost 3-0 to Reading at The Valley this afternoon, a fixture played behind closed doors after it was switched to SE7 due to the Berkshire club’s pitch not being in tip-top condition.

Myself and Louis Mendez were …

AFC Wimbledon 2 Charlton Athletic 0 - post-match breakdown and we hear from assistant boss Curtis Fleming after Nathan Jones made a quick exit from Plough Lane

Rich Cawley — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:21:40 GMT

Charlton Athletic suffered their first reverse of pre-season as they lost 2-0 at AFC Wimbledon this afternoon.

We had plenty of questions for manager Nathan Jones - in terms of transfer links and other bits and pieces - but unfortunately the Welshman had to make a sharp exit after the fixture at Plough Lane.

It left Curtis Fleming to do the media duties a…

Charlton Athletic boss confirms interest in released West Bromwich Albion attacker Karlan Grant and we discuss 1-0 friendly win at Gillingham

Rich Cawley — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:06:08 GMT

Charlton Athletic recorded a 1-0 victory at Gillingham this afternoon in their third pre-season friendly.

The Addicks opened the scoring in the 65th minute - Reece Burke heading home from Sonny Carey’s deep corner.

On this pod we look back at the action in Kent and also hear from manager Nathan Jones, including asking about rumours that Charlton are tryi…

Post-match verdict on Maribor 1 Charlton Athletic 1 - Miles Leaburn on target for Addicks as one of last season's strikers looks set for move elsewhere

Rich Cawley — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:12:58 GMT

South London Sport: Charlton Athletic Edition did not make the trip to Slovenia but we’ve still recorded a post-match pod after the 1-1 draw against Maribor earlier today.

We discuss the pre-season friendly action - Miles Leaburn scored the Addicks’ goal - and also the fact that Lyndon Dykes has been spotted by an eagle-eyed Bristol City supporter in his…

Dartford 0 Charlton Athletic 1 - South London Sport post-match pod returns at Princes Park and we hear from Nathan Jones as he talks about trialist Nathan Redmond

Rich Cawley — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:41:04 GMT

Charlton Athletic kicked off their pre-season friendly programme with a 1-0 victory at Dartford this evening.

Rob Apter opened the scoring for the Addicks shortly before half-time. Miles Leaburn had failed to convert a penalty in the 11th minute.

Former Southampton and Norwich winger Nathan Redmond is on trial with the south Londoners and played the secon…

'There was too much history for me not to go back and finish what I started' - Bonus South London Sport: Charlton Athletic Edition podcast interview with Lawrie Wilson

Rich Cawley — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:00:26 GMT

South London Sport: Charlton Athletic Edition recently published an interview with Lawrie Wilson - which can be found here (in case you missed it).

But here is a chance to hear the full chat with the former Addick.

Wilson talks about his early days in Charlton’s academy and then rejoining from Stevenage in August 2012, one of the additions made to Chris P…

Louis Mendez picks his all-time Charlton Athletic XI, Maribor friendly added to schedule and our thoughts on England's winning start to their World Cup campaign!

Rich Cawley — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:02:00 GMT

Welcome back to another podcast episode - on this one I asked Lou to pick his all-time Charlton Athletic XI. Please comment below with your selections and also let us know what you make of his choices!

Lou also reveals some that were very close to being in his side - including one he fully knows is likely to be very unpopular!

I also picked my Addicks XI …

South London Sport: Charlton Athletic Edition is back with a pod before the World Cup starts

Rich Cawley — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:01:28 GMT

South London Sport: Charlton Athletic Edition is back with another pod - and this one includes a bit of World Cup chat as well as the latest developments in SE7.

On this episode we discuss:

Ed Warrick’s departure as chief financial and operational officer
Charlton Women’s promotion to WSL 1
Our favourite previous World Cups and standout moments
A four-minute…

Listen to our full interview with Kevin James as he discusses his playing and coaching career at Charlton Athletic

Rich Cawley — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:01:57 GMT

This is South London Sport: Charlton Athletic Edition’s full chat with Kevin James.

I’ve gone for a different approach this time, with the audio version going out at the same time as the written feature.

There is plenty more in this podcast episode as James touches on a number of topics, including living with Jermaine Pennant and playing for Arsenal legen…

South London Sport: Charlton Athletic Edition bonus podcast - Scott Minto on his playing days for Addicks, 1994 sale to Chelsea and transition into media work

Rich Cawley — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:01:04 GMT

This South London Sport: Charlton Athletic Edition pod is an exclusive chat with Scott Minto.

There was a written version of the interview which went out last month.

But this is a chance to hear the FULL conversation with Minto, including segments that did not make the long read.

It touches on his time as a youngster with the Addicks, his swift promotion t…

I spy with my little eye...another South London Sport: Charlton Athletic Edition podcast!

Rich Cawley — Fri, 22 May 2026 05:01:53 GMT

What’s that I can see through the binoculars? It’s only another South London Sport: Charlton Athletic Edition podcast.

We talk about ‘Spygate’ - Southampton being booted out of the Championship play-off final - and answer a couple of subscriber questions asking if the Addicks suspect they were one of the victims.

But there is plenty more on this episode …

'My play-off medal is in a special place at home' - Bonus South London Sport: Charlton Athletic Edition podcast interview with Jonny Williams

Rich Cawley — Sun, 17 May 2026 05:01:28 GMT

South London Sport: Charlton Athletic Edition caught up with Jonny Williams earlier this year. The written version of the interview can be found here.

This bonus podcast episode is the complete chat with the former Addicks midfielder, who was part of Lee Bowyer’s side which won the League One play-offs in 2019.

Williams talks about the highs and lows of h…

South London Sport: Charlton Athletic Edition Podcast on the retained and released list - plus 12-month extension for Tyreece Campbell

Rich Cawley — Fri, 08 May 2026 22:23:12 GMT

It’s the first podcast of the close season.

Charlton Athletic announced their retained and released list on Friday afternoon - as well as confirming that they had triggered a 12-month extension clause in Tyreece Campbell’s contract.

We promised that South London Sport: Charlton Athletic Edition would be keeping you company over the summer months and so to…

Charlton Athletic finish 19th in the Championship table after 3-1 loss at Swansea City - final post-match pod of the 2025-26 season!

Rich Cawley — Sat, 02 May 2026 14:56:03 GMT

Charlton Athletic ended their 2025-26 Championship season with a 3-1 loss at Swansea City this afternoon.

The defeat, which ended the Addicks’ unbeaten away run of seven matches, means the south-east Londoners finish 19th in the table.

On this final post-match podcast of the season we hear from manager Nathan Jones and Conor Coady.

Picture: Kyle Andrews

Keep, sell or allow to leave - we take a look at the current Charlton Athletic squad and potential summer transfer window movement

Rich Cawley — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:01:35 GMT

There have been requests for us to look at the potential ins and outs in the summer transfer window, so on this episode of South London Sport: Charlton Athletic Edition that is exactly what we have done.

As well as discussing players who are out of contract this summer, we also look at the loan signings and the prospects of them returning again for the 2…

Championship SAFETY!!! Charlton Athletic 2 Hull City 1 - post-match pod as the Addicks end relegation fears

Rich Cawley — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:01:31 GMT

CHARLTON ATHLETIC ARE STAYING UP!!!

There aren’t many times that South London Sport: Charlton Athletic Edition resorts to a full intro of capital letters, but there are times when it fits perfectly. This is one of those moments.

We hear from manager Nathan Jones and Charlie Kelman, who scored a superb goal to put the Addicks 1-0 up.

It was Jayden Fevrier t…

Charlton Athletic 1 Ipswich Town 2 - Addicks fail to get point required to make their Championship status completely safe

Rich Cawley — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:38:26 GMT

Charlton Athletic were unable to get the point needed to mathematically make sure of Championship safety as they lost 2-1 to Ipswich Town tonight.

It all started so well with Greg Docherty putting the Addicks in front with just 45 seconds on the clock.

But Darnell Furlong equalised with a low strike from the edge of the box in the 36th minute. Jaden Philo…

Sheffield Wednesday 1 Charlton Athletic 1 - Addicks slogging their way to Championship safety

Rich Cawley — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:35:38 GMT

This Championship safety lark is proving far from easy for Charlton Athletic.

Matty Godden’s second goal of the season put the Addicks into a 49th minute lead at Hillsborough.

But the south-east Londoners were unconvincing against their already-relegated hosts, who levelled when Will Mannion spilled a cross and Gabriel Otegbayo forced home.

The Charlton pl…