Semedo suspended for Shrimpers

Charlton midfielder Jose Semedo will miss Saturday's League One clash with Southend United at The Valley after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season in the 2-0 win at Brighton & Hove Albion on Tuesday night.

Accumulated suspensions previously used to take effect after seven days (unlike red cards, which took effect immediately), but the rule has now changed and Semedo, who scored his first Charlton goal in the 4-0 triumph at Tranmere Rovers in August, will be forced to sit out the date with the Shrimpers.

The Portuguese star has been a key figure for the Addicks this term, but picked up a fifth booking at the Withdean Stadium for a foul on Glenn Murray.

Referee Gavin Ward, who also booked Sam Sodje, Rob Elliot and David Mooney on Tuesday night, indicated Semedo's yellow card was for a high boot which caught Murray on the shoulder.

Semedo's place against Southend is likely to be taken by Matt Spring, Therry Racon or Jonjo Shelvey, although Christian Dailly can operate as a defensive midfielder if required.

Dailly is one of several Addicks walking a disciplinary tightrope, with the Scotsman, Miguel Llera, Izale McLeod and Kelly Youga all just one booking away from a one-match ban.

The Shrimpers will also be missing a player through suspension on Saturday, after French midfielder Jean Francois Christophe picked up his fifth caution of the campaign on Tuesday night.

Tickets for the match against Southend are currently on general sale, priced £17, £22 and £25 adults, £17 over 60s and U21s, and £5 U18s in all areas.

Places are available in person from the Valley commercial centre, by calling the ticket hotline on 0871 226 1905, and online.

Fans can also book £7-per-head Valley Express return travel to the stadium from more than 70 pick-up points. Get more details about the pick-up points and times here.