The Addicks return to Sky Bet Championship action on Saturday, as they host Bristol City at The Valley (12.30pm BST).
Nathan Jones’ side will be looking to get back on the winning trail following the extended international break.
TEAM NEWS
Will Mannion (shoulder), Kayne Ramsay (ankle), Billy Koumetio (hamstring), Nathaniel Chalobah (thigh) and Matty Godden (hamstring) were all sidelined for the Addicks before the international break.
Speaking in his pre-match press conference, the gaffer said: "Physically, the players that have been out, the break has aided us in the sense that they have had three weeks further to recover and they haven’t missed a game. We're in a significantly better position with pretty much everyone who has been injured."
Jones also confirmed that all of Charlton's internationals have returned to Sparrows Lane unscathed.
Collins Sichenje (knee) is set to be sidelined until the end of the campaign.
Luke McNally (knee) is available again for the visitors following a long-term injury, while late calls will be made on Noah Eile (illness) and Lorent Tolaj (knock).
Meanwhile, Crystal Palace loanee Rio Cardines has recovered from a minor groin injury that saw him return home early from international duty with Trinidad and Tobago.
THE OPPOSITION
The Robins' most recent Sky Bet Championship fixture was a 1-0 win over Watford at Ashton Gate on Friday, September 18th. Dom Ballard scored the only goal of the game that secured all three points for Michael Skubala’s side.
The Robins currently sit eighth, a point and a place above the Addicks, in the table on a tally of 13 points from their opening eight fixtures.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
The two sides have gone head-to-head on 65 occasions, with the Addicks winning 32 times, the Robins winning 20 times and the remaining 13 encounters ending in draws.
Charlton’s last victory over Bristol City in SE7 came on Boxing Day 2019. Macauley Bonne scored a brace for the Addicks and Alfie Doughty joined him on the scoresheet to secure all three points.
REF WATCH
Tom Reeves will oversee proceedings on Saturday afternoon. Reeves has taken charge of six games in the EFL so far this season and has dished out 24 yellow cards.
He will be assisted by George Byrne and Matt Gunn-Smith, while Robert Massey-Ellis will act as the Fourth Official.
TICKETS
Tickets for this fixture are on sale now. Click here to secure your seat in SE7.
LIVE COVERAGE
Supporters in the UK can watch all the action live on Sky Sports+.
Coverage will begin from 12pm (BST) with commentary from Terry Smith, Greg Stubley and Steve Brown.
Click here to purchase your live stream pass or CharltonTV subscription.
Meanwhile, the club will provide updates across all official social media channels throughout the afternoon.
MATCHDAY PROGRAMME
Miles Leaburn is the cover star of Saturday’s Valley Review for the visit of Bristol City.
In his exclusive interview, the striker discusses his form in the Sky Bet Championship so far, his relationship with his teammates and his journey through the academy at Sparrows Lane.
The matchday programme incorporates all of the academy’s latest news and the Museum takes a look into the archives.
As always, Valley Reviews covers all the latest club news and provides an insight into Skubala’s Bristol City.
All that and more can be found in Saturday’s matchday programme, available for £4 from in and around the ground (card only).
OTHER INFO
Fans are advised that the below roads around the ground will be closed from 11am until just after kick-off:
- Floyd Road
- Harvey Gardens
- Valley Grove
The Fan Zone, Bartram's and the Fans' Bar will all be open for supporters to enjoy from 12pm and will remain open for an hour post-game.
The Valley Superstore opens at 10am and will be open for an hour after the full-time whistle.
Supporters can buy Valley Gold Jackpot tickets online for the fixture. For every £1 spent on a Jackpot ticket, half goes to the club’s academy to help produce the stars of the future, while the other half goes to the two winners of a cash prize. Click here to be in with a chance of winning up to £2,000.
Visiting The Valley for the first time? Click here to read the club's Visitors' Guide.
