MATCH PREVIEW | Middlesbrough v Charlton

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The Addicks are back on the road on Saturday afternoon as they travel to the Riverside Stadium to take on high-flying Middlesbrough (3pm GMT).

Nathan Jones' side will be looking to get back on the winning trail, after falling to a 3-1 defeat at home to Norwich City last weekend.

TEAM NEWS

The Charlton boss provided a positive update on the fitness of Nathaniel Chalobah and Matty Godden in his pre-match press conference, with both players continuing to be assessed ahead of a busy three-game week before the international break.

"If they're ready, they'll be involved," he said. "We're assessing them day by day."

Collins Sichenje (knee) and Rob Apter (knee) remain long-term absentees. 

As for Middlesbrough, Saturday's clash will may come too soon for Alfie Jones (calf). Rokas Pukštas (muscle), and David Strelec (muscle) are also expected to miss out.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

Charlton and Middlesbrough have locked horns on 108 previous occasions, with the Addicks winning 37, Boro 46 and the remaining 25 encounters ending in draws.

The last meeting between the two sides resulted in an impressive 1-0 win for the Addicks at the Riverside Stadium back in March 2026, with Conor Coady netting the only goal of the game.

MATCH OFFICIALS

Will Finnie will be the man in the middle on Saturday afternoon. Finnie has taken charge of four Championship games so far this season, dishing out nine yellow cards and three red cards.

Finnie will be assisted by Sam Lewis and Jacob Graham, while David Webb has been appointed as the Fourth Official.

COLOURS

The Addicks will be sporting their ecru and burgundy away kit on Teesside.

TICKETS

Tickets for Saturday's trip to the Riverside Stadium are now off sale, but will be available to purchase (cash only) from the ground on the day of the game, with no price increase.

LIVE COVERAGE

Supporters outside of the UK and Ireland, as well as the Nordics (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden), can watch Saturday's trip to Middlesbrough live on CharltonTV. 

Coverage of the clash against Boro will begin from 2.30pm (GMT), with commentary from Terry Smith, Greg Stubley and former Addick Steve Brown.

Click here for full streaming information.

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