Charlton Athletic face a test of their Championship credentials this Saturday when they travel to face Cardiff City, aiming to end a concerning four-game winless run. The Addicks have failed to score in their last three league outings, a drought not seen since March 2023.
Despite sitting sixth in the table with 12 points from seven games, recent form has stalled. Their last five results show one win, three draws and a defeat, with consecutive goalless draws against Portsmouth and Queens Park Rangers preceding a heavy 4-0 loss at Stoke City.
Their task at the Cardiff City Stadium is a tough one, as Charlton have not won there since a 2-1 victory in March 2015. They have lost five of their last six away league games against Welsh clubs. The last three meetings between these sides have all ended in draws.
Cardiff, currently 21st, are one of only two Championship teams yet to win a game this season. They have failed to win their opening eight or more matches on three previous occasions, most recently in the 2018-19 campaign.
Charlton will hope their strength in the air, winning 54.8% of their aerial duels this term, can provide a route to goal. They will be without Collins Sichenje, Kayne Ramsay, Matt Godden and William Mannion for the trip. Tyreece Anthony Tupac Shakur Campbell, the club's top scorer with three goals, will be key to breaking the deadlock.
