So a new addition to South London Sport: Charlton Athletic Edition this season is player ratings.
Doing them after each match is tricky with all the other content which goes out, and so I’ve taken the decision they will be monthly.
I’m going to score players after each match which will go towards a final rating that I’ll publish at the end of the 2026-27 Championship season.
It won’t be a surprise to anyone that there are some decent scores for August. Charlton have made a perfect start to the league campaign - three straight victories for the first time since 1992 - along with that comfortable EFL Cup win at Cheltenham. The only negative was a 5-1 loss to Tottenham last week when Nathan Jones made 10 changes.
Players need to have played at least 90 minutes of football in a month to get a rating.
Arthur Okonkwo claims a high ball on Saturday/Picture: Paul Edwards
ARTHUR OKONKWO - 7
A strong start from the Wrexham loanee. West Ham away for your debut - in front of a crowd of 62,264 - is a test of character. Okonkwo made one fine save - tipping over Divine Mukasa’s shot in the second half. He had very little to do in Saturday’s 1-0 victory over Preston North End to record his 11th clean sheet in 41 Championship appearances. He has conceded once from an xGOT (expected goals on target) of 2.2.
WILL MANNION - 6
Nervy in the opening match, the EFL Cup tie at Whaddon Road, and was rooted to his line for an inswinging corner that was headed home by Liam Sercombe. One of his strengths previously had been coming for crosses and balls into the box but maybe his costly mistake at Sheffield Wednesday last season has dented his confidence.
TIERNAN BROOKS - 5
At fault for the opening goal at Spurs, Mikey Moore’s shot squeezing between his gloves. Made one good save from Archie Gray.
