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Charlton Athletic vs Wycombe Wanderers | New Years Day @ 3pm | Match Preview

Charlton Athletic vs Wycombe Wanderers
New Years Day - 3pm Kick-Off
Referee: Paul Howard

Introduction
So after two weeks of inactivity, Charlton should finally return to action this coming Saturday - Our match at Plymouth Argyle was the last outing for the Addicks, in what turned out to be a narrow 1-0 defeat. With two games cancelled since, its given us an opportunity to recuperate and get some much needed bodies back into contention - Wycombe Wanderers are the first visitors to help herald a New Year, that of course could yet change at a moments notice.

The Opposition
Name: Wycombe Wanderers (6th) | Manager: Gareth Ainsworth
Ground: Adams Park
Previous Meeting: Wycombe Wanderers 2-1 Charlton Athletic

Whilst Wycombe received a helping hand from the 2019/20 season being cancelled, it was nothing short of spectacular from Gareth Ainsworth to not just get his team competing at the top end of League One that year, but also achieve promotion through what can be the lottery of the Play-Offs.

Like Charlton, they would only be relegated on the final day of the Championship season, and whilst they needed a miracle to survive from that last game, it was also a miracle that a club of their budget could compete against a League that is primarily made up of ex-Premier League sides.

Some might have expected Wycombe to struggle when they returned to this level, the likes of Burton and Yeovil have shown that promotion to the Championship can be a curse for smaller clubs - Yet Ainsworth has his side challenging for an instant return to the second tier. Our visit to Adams Park in September showed that we were up against an organised team, and the fact they sit in sixth, just five points from second is sign that the New Year will commence with another challenge for our new permanent Manager.

Charlton Team News
The two weeks break has been a blessing to some extent for Johnnie Jackson - Our preparations for the trip to Plymouth weren't helped by the late withdrawals due to COVID; Conor Washington and Akin Famewo were sorely missed down in the West Country.

On a positive note, it allowed Ryan Inniss to have some much important game time, the rest between the Plymouth game and tomorrow means that he's had even more time to regain fitness (although without the benefit of playing competitive football), so should be on the bench once again at the very least. Adam Matthews too is back in full training so will likely compete with Chris Gunter and Sean Clare for that right sided slot in the heart of defence.

MacGillivray
Clare - Pearce - Famewo
Dobson
Jaiyesimi - Gilbey - Lee - Purrington
Stockley - Washington

Substitutes Bench: Henderson - Matthews - Inniss - Watson - Leko - Blackett-Taylor - Morgan

Prediction
Defeat at Plymouth wasn't just frustrating due to the second half display, yet also because we can ill afford to lose to anyone again this term - Of course defeats will happen, yet at present we cant rely on other teams to haul back those above us - Wycombe travel to the Valley off the back of a 1-0 defeat at Ipswich Town, its an opportunity to twist in the knife, and so make up points on the Play-Off sides.
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Comments

  • Have to avenge that 2-1 defeat. I think we will do it - 2-0, Washington and Stockley.
  • edited December 2021
    Sorry all if this Preview feels a bit disjointed

    Kept putting it off as didnt want to write something only for the game to end up called off like all the others

    On a further note to my prediction, feel this one is even more important that Plymouth.

    Jackson is turning the Valley back into a fortress... Away performances haven't been brilliant (Morecambe, Shrewsbury, Plymouth) - Which puts even more pressure on us to win our home games
  • 2-1 Home win, lets kick of the new year with a bang! 
  • 1-0 defeat predicted...let's build for next year as we aren't going to quite make it this season....
  • Another chance for Charlton to toast the Loving Cup with 3 points tomorrow 
  • 2-1 to the Addicks, Purrington and Gilbey
  • It sounds like a few players are/have actually been ill with the virus, rather than just having returned a positive test. 

    No idea who though but it's unlikely we'll be putting out our strongest team from JJ's interview.
  • Difficult game 1-1.
  • 2-0 win. Strong home form, extended break and a full subs bench back. 

    A must win if we are serious about challenging for top 6.
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  • edited December 2021
    Can honestly see us getting 3 points from this one with another full throttle performance, this is Jacko's home debut as our full time manager, and this bounce plus the home atmos should see us through, going for 2-0, not concerned who scores.
    With Brownie in for Curbs with Robert Lee and Scott, looking forward to this one, a real test for our ambitions, so come on lad's get us back on track.. B)
  • Think we can nick this, 1-0, 2-1, as always the covered end will have on their A game to help the boys over the line!
  • 2-1 Purrington & Stockley. Happy 2022. 
  • Looking forward to this one. We performed so badly in the reverse, bar the last 10 when CBT came on and played them like Ronaldhino on ice skates.

    I think it will be a really tight affair mind, us winning 2-1 - Washington and Gilbey to net.
  • If we can field our best team we will win.
  • edited December 2021
    Fingers crossed for a win. Bit nervous though
  • Two teams will meet, one will prevail. 

    Will it be Johnnie Jackson's boys? 

    We find out tomorrow on Addicks to Victory. 
  • Following the pre-Christmas updates from the government and EFL, new COVID guidelines will be in place for games at The Valley, starting with the New Year's Day clash with @wwfcofficial


  • I think think we’ll take this 2 0, come on boys 👍
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  • Need to win to save the season becoming a damp squib. Expect a draw. 
  • Jackson will have them up for it after the abject Plymouth display, plus the rest would’ve done them good.

    think we can edge it, but won’t be surprised if Wycombe come and beat us as well.  Ainsworth continues to do great things there 

    We have a good record against them apart from that defeat in September and their League Cup win in 2006 
  • Will be a tough match but think we will edge it if we have our first choice team out 
  • Need to nominate someone to do the Match Thread.                                                 Sorry, but can't do it tomorrow. 
  • Oggy Red said:
    Need to nominate someone to do the Match Thread.                                                 Sorry, but can't do it tomorrow. 
    I should be around to add my pennyworth, but prefer it when others contribute
  • Oggy Red said:
    Need to nominate someone to do the Match Thread.                                                 Sorry, but can't do it tomorrow. 
    Planning your hangover in advance?
  • 13 points and 6 teams between us and a play off spot,  which Wycombe currently hold , we’re miles off getting out of this shithouse 
    1-1 and time to smell the coffee , our wankness continues 
    Happy fucking New Year 
    I think there are quite a large number who understand exactly what the position is even before tomorrows result. A bit late to put the kettle on now.
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    New Year kick in the bollocks on the way!  Play Offs ever receding, BUT the faint whiff of hope left dangling in the stagnant air.

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    Happy New Year CL BTW!
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