South London Sport: Charlton Athletic Edition

South London Sport: Charlton Athletic Edition

Talking points from Charlton Athletic's 2-1 win against Sheffield Wednesday

Championship teams won't relish SE7 encounters, Carey the pick of permanent summer signings and betting odds reflect impressive start

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Rich Cawley
Oct 19, 2025
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Reece Burke heads Charlton Athletic 2-0 ahead against Sheffield Wednesday at The Valley

Picture: Paul Edwards

NO OPPOSITION WILL FANCY A TRIP TO THE VALLEY

Charlton Athletic are fifth for home form in the Championship this season - but their excellent record in SE7 stretches all the way back to when Nathan Jones was appointed manager in February 2024.

Saturday was the Welshman’s 35th home league match in charge, excluding the play-off victory against Wycombe Wanderers, and the south Londoners have won 20, drawn 12 and lost three.

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