South London Sport: Charlton Athletic Edition

South London Sport: Charlton Athletic Edition

Talking points from Charlton Athletic 1 Sheffield United 0 - a vital victory, referee Langford gets big decisions right and Carey keeps chipping in with big goals

Nerves on show as Addicks edge past Sheffield United but other clubs in drop fight also collect maximum points

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Rich Cawley
Jan 18, 2026
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Sonny Carey scores Charlton’s 46th-minute goal against Sheffield United/Picture: Keith Gillard

A HARD-EARNED THREE POINTS

Better to win ugly than lose, or draw, pretty.

Charlton Athletic got the job done against Sheffield United yesterday afternoon but not in a manner that was convincing.

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