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MATCH PREVIEW: Charlton Athletic vs Millwall - Saturday 13th September 2025 - 12:30pm Kick-Off
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Charlton Athletic vs Millwall
Saturday 13th September 2025 - 12:30pm Kick-Off
Referee: Robert Madley
Introduction
Charlton have stuttered a bit in recent weeks havent they? - Four points from our opening two games, was an impressive return, given the step up this season. However results haven't necessarily tallied up with the performances in recent weeks. An unfortunate 1-0 loss at the Valley against Leicester, was followed up with an out of character performance at Loftus Road. We've had two weeks since that last defeat, the International Break allowing us to have a potential reset, its time though to hit the "Play" button our league campaign once more.
The Opposition
Name: Millwall (12th) - Manager: Alex Neil
Ground: The Den
Previous League Result: Millwall 0-2 Wrexham
When you're coming off the back of back to back defeats, it could be argued that the last match you'd want next is a proper local Derby... It could be even worse, we could be facing a side that has a ridiculously strong record against us... Thankfully I can't think of any team that fits said bill
On a serious note, Millwall head to the Valley this weekend having failed to defeat us in competitive action for the last five years. They also head to the Valley this coming Saturday with a bit of a remarkable record this campaign, given their reputation, you'd expect them to be strongest at the Den. However they've yet to record a single point on home soil, unfortunately they have been victorious on the road in both their away games this season, a 2-1 win at Norwich on the opening day of the season, and a 1-0 win at Sheffield United.
In terms of individuals and the obvious name to look out for will possibly be Charlton Academy Graduate: Alfie Doughty... the Wing-Back returned to South East London in the summer from Luton Town, yet was absent for the defeat against Wrexham last time out. Incomings late in the transfer window included: Caleb Taylor, who faced us in the Play-Off Semi-Finals for Wycombe a few months ago. Whilst Millwall did well to keep hold of top scorer from last season: Mihailo Ivanović who was linked away in the summer... He'll be their man danger man spearheading the attack, and scored on twelve occasions last year.
Charlton Team News
Until we hear otherwise from Nathan Jones, I imagine we come into this match with a pretty much unchanged team from the one that faced Queens Park Rangers two weeks ago. James Bree joined on loan from Southampton on deadline day, and whilst he'll be with us initially until January, its unlikely that we'll be seeing him this early... Reece Burke on the other hand was one who made a first appearance on a team sheet since the Dartford game, so will no doubt be appearing on the bench once more.
Elsewhere and there will be question marks over the involvement of our Jamaican trio, at least from the start this coming Saturday. Both Tyreece Campbell and Karoy Anderson earned minutes, as Jamaica close in one a first World Cup appearance since 1998 - On the other hand there was zero involvement for Amari'i Bell. Given the absence of the three, and the fact that they'll be flying half way around the world... You'd expect them to each be on the bench at the most for this next Championship fixture.
Kaminski
Ramsay - Jones - Gillesphey
Apter - Coventry - Docherty - Edwards
Carey
Leaburn - Kelman
Substitutes Bench: Maynard-Brewer - Burke - Bell - Fullah - Anderson - Berry - Knibbs - Olaofe - Campbell
Saturday 13th September 2025 - 12:30pm Kick-Off
Referee: Robert Madley
Introduction
Charlton have stuttered a bit in recent weeks havent they? - Four points from our opening two games, was an impressive return, given the step up this season. However results haven't necessarily tallied up with the performances in recent weeks. An unfortunate 1-0 loss at the Valley against Leicester, was followed up with an out of character performance at Loftus Road. We've had two weeks since that last defeat, the International Break allowing us to have a potential reset, its time though to hit the "Play" button our league campaign once more.
The Opposition
Name: Millwall (12th) - Manager: Alex Neil
Ground: The Den
Previous League Result: Millwall 0-2 Wrexham
When you're coming off the back of back to back defeats, it could be argued that the last match you'd want next is a proper local Derby... It could be even worse, we could be facing a side that has a ridiculously strong record against us... Thankfully I can't think of any team that fits said bill
On a serious note, Millwall head to the Valley this weekend having failed to defeat us in competitive action for the last five years. They also head to the Valley this coming Saturday with a bit of a remarkable record this campaign, given their reputation, you'd expect them to be strongest at the Den. However they've yet to record a single point on home soil, unfortunately they have been victorious on the road in both their away games this season, a 2-1 win at Norwich on the opening day of the season, and a 1-0 win at Sheffield United.
In terms of individuals and the obvious name to look out for will possibly be Charlton Academy Graduate: Alfie Doughty... the Wing-Back returned to South East London in the summer from Luton Town, yet was absent for the defeat against Wrexham last time out. Incomings late in the transfer window included: Caleb Taylor, who faced us in the Play-Off Semi-Finals for Wycombe a few months ago. Whilst Millwall did well to keep hold of top scorer from last season: Mihailo Ivanović who was linked away in the summer... He'll be their man danger man spearheading the attack, and scored on twelve occasions last year.
Charlton Team News
Until we hear otherwise from Nathan Jones, I imagine we come into this match with a pretty much unchanged team from the one that faced Queens Park Rangers two weeks ago. James Bree joined on loan from Southampton on deadline day, and whilst he'll be with us initially until January, its unlikely that we'll be seeing him this early... Reece Burke on the other hand was one who made a first appearance on a team sheet since the Dartford game, so will no doubt be appearing on the bench once more.
Elsewhere and there will be question marks over the involvement of our Jamaican trio, at least from the start this coming Saturday. Both Tyreece Campbell and Karoy Anderson earned minutes, as Jamaica close in one a first World Cup appearance since 1998 - On the other hand there was zero involvement for Amari'i Bell. Given the absence of the three, and the fact that they'll be flying half way around the world... You'd expect them to each be on the bench at the most for this next Championship fixture.
Kaminski
Ramsay - Jones - Gillesphey
Apter - Coventry - Docherty - Edwards
Carey
Leaburn - Kelman
Substitutes Bench: Maynard-Brewer - Burke - Bell - Fullah - Anderson - Berry - Knibbs - Olaofe - Campbell
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Comments
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Reminder that this game is the main feature on Sky Sports Football this coming weekend. Like the Leicester match a couple of weeks ago, it means there is a strong chance that there will be limited locations abroad where you'll be able to set a VPN if you've not got access to Sky Sports yourself.
Am sure the OS will at some stage state which countries have International Broadcasting etc.
Also Mods... Can we keep a strict eye on any posts please... Anyone posting insane shit like: "This is our Year" should be closely monitored, and if need be, put on a strong dose of medication for delusions.22 -
What could possibly go wrong?6
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Just have a hunch that NJ is going to have worked on something totally different to try and surprise Millwall, no idea what that will be but I keep thinking back to the box midfield against Birmingham and the 2 10's behind a striker in pre season. With the visitors playing a sort of 442 can totally see NJ wanting to overload the middle of the park6
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I think at this stage in our History against this lot, its better to ask what could go rightCovered End said:What can possibly go wrong?3 -
Amari’i Bell never joined up with the Jamaica squad I believe. Pulled out of the squad, so he might be injured, but hopefully a minor one that he’s recovered from now9
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I think a box is likely to be seen this season but probably more likely to be a 3-4-2-1 shape rather than the 4-4-2 of last seasonfenaddick said:Just have a hunch that NJ is going to have worked on something totally different to try and surprise Millwall, no idea what that will be but I keep thinking back to the box midfield against Birmingham and the 2 10's behind a striker in pre season. With the visitors playing a sort of 442 can totally see NJ wanting to overload the middle of the park
I don’t think we will change the set up for this one though. What we have been doing has worked reasonably well so far, maybe a slight tweak to more of a traditional 3-5-2 if TC isn’t able to start and Kelman goes up top with Leaburn0 -
is doughty likely to be fit0
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TC being likely unable to start is exactly why I think a box is more likely. Carey and Knibbs/one of the strikers behind Leaburn or Kelman with Carey pulling left like he did for BlackpoolNabySarr said:
I think a box is likely to be seen this season but probably more likely to be a 3-4-2-1 shape rather than the 4-4-2 of last seasonfenaddick said:Just have a hunch that NJ is going to have worked on something totally different to try and surprise Millwall, no idea what that will be but I keep thinking back to the box midfield against Birmingham and the 2 10's behind a striker in pre season. With the visitors playing a sort of 442 can totally see NJ wanting to overload the middle of the park
I don’t think we will change the set up for this one though. What we have been doing has worked reasonably well so far, maybe a slight tweak to more of a traditional 3-5-2 if TC isn’t able to start and Kelman goes up top with Leaburn0 -
This is it! 1-0 home win with a Kelman tap-in and put a hard on your noddle at the station.2
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Doughty injured isn't he?
Hope we have Bell as I worry about Gillesphey at Championship level.
First Millwall game I will be missing for many many years so no doubt we go and win.1 - Sponsored links:
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Don’t want to give anyone any confidence but Millwall are missing 5 regular starters and also sold Tanganga on deadline day and to top it off their deadline day signings aren’t match fit yet statistically there is no better time to play them this season7
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Crispywood said:Don’t want to give anyone any confidence but Millwall are missing 5 regular starters and also sold Tanganga on deadline day and to top it off their deadline day signings aren’t match fit yet statistically there is no better time to play them this season
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They could play their under 5s blind girls reserve team and we'd still scrape a draw at best.Crispywood said:Don’t want to give anyone any confidence but Millwall are missing 5 regular starters and also sold Tanganga on deadline day and to top it off their deadline day signings aren’t match fit yet statistically there is no better time to play them this season21 -
First Millwall game I'll be missing so no doubt we'll win.
I wouldn't be surprised if it turned into a 0-00 -
Only one result. They are winning away & can't see anything but them recording 3 in 3 away wins this season.
However, IF we are going to get anything from the game then we need to rest the players just back from International duty & play those that have presumably been working on stuff all week. So drop TC & play Tanto against his old team.
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On holiday in Pembrokeshire , coming back late Friday evening, then on the 07.55 out of Manchester Saturday morning. Dreading this game really, but, hey ho, stranger things have happened.
COYA.1 -
2-0 & Kelman to come good .5
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Something about Jones makes me feel he will get us a draw.
However, first Millwall game I won't be in ground for since '96, so knowing my luck, we win again without me.Thankfully, game is live on Thai tv with Sky Sports commentary, and looking forward to watching a game with @stonemuse for the first time this season.2 -
As sure as night follows day we won’t win in this fixture
Anyone predicting a home win must be young or mad.4 -
I thought Bowyer would defeat the Millwall hoodoo. He didn’t. Our record against them is truly awful and transcends players and managers. I will settle for a point here.3
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It’s actually 7 regular starters if you include the ones who got injured at the end of last season.Crispywood said:Don’t want to give anyone any confidence but Millwall are missing 5 regular starters and also sold Tanganga on deadline day and to top it off their deadline day signings aren’t match fit yet statistically there is no better time to play them this season3 -
We'll still lose lolMillwallFan said:
It’s actually 7 regular starters if you include the ones who got injured at the end of last season.Crispywood said:Don’t want to give anyone any confidence but Millwall are missing 5 regular starters and also sold Tanganga on deadline day and to top it off their deadline day signings aren’t match fit yet statistically there is no better time to play them this season15 -
This game has featured in my dreams twice in the last three nights.We lost both times26
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Third time’s a charm!AFKABartram said:This game has featured in my dreams twice in the last three nights.We lost both times1 -
Probably over 23k at the game including 3k from Millwall.
Normally against this lot it would all add up to an inevitable defeat.
But not this time.
I reckon it will be a hard fought game with the ref having plenty to do , but for once I reckon Charlton will prevail.
Charlton 2 Millwall 1
Keep the faith.12 -
Will be watching from my hotel in Sorrento. What a game to miss!!!.My heart goes for a sneaky win, 1-0 Kelman 90 + 7 Head is proper all over the place again given Walls weakened team, 1-1.But maybe just maybe……..
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The only question mark I have our end is where the goals are going to come from? I would argue we deserved at least a point from the Leicester game, and having got back in it against QPR, it was frustrating not to come away with a draw as well. However, we absolutely didn’t have enough in the tank going forward to say we deserved to win either.I know some players have been away on intl duty, but I’m hoping this was the majority of NJ’s focus these past 2 weeks. We’ve largely kept the same starting XI in the first 4, but perhaps it’s time for Tanto to get a start given he had all of pre season and he looks physical and direct. I hope Kelman and Knibbs are more settled now to give us options as well.I know NJ doesn’t like to tinker too much and I think FA is not far off in his predicted XI. I notice JRC not on the bench, is he injured?As for Millwall, they’ve got a bit about them away from home at the moment with 2 good wins, plus they’ll be keen to put the Wrexham defeat behind them, so it will be tough. If we can click going forward we might have a chance, if not, we’ll huff and puff like the previous 2 and have to rely on the defence holding steady0
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Pretty sure they were missing half of their team the last time we played them at home and we still couldn't beat them. 0-0 written all over it.
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Any news on Godden?6
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I mean come on it’s surely time! Please!!! 1-0 Charlton hopefully a Tanto late winner to proper rub it in.3
