Charlton Athletic progressed to the second round of the Carabao Cup with a comfortable win at Cheltenham Town. The Addicks opened up a three-goal lead before half-time, with Matty Godden, Sonny Carey, and Tyreece Campbell on target.
What happened?
Charlton's comfortable win was built on a strong first half performance. Godden fired wide with the first chance in the fourth minute but two goals in two minutes put Charlton firmly in control. Godden charged down a clearance from Robbie Cundy, allowing Carey to set him up for a finish which bounced in off the post in the 22nd minute. Carey then fired in the second almost immediately to make it 2-0.
Why it matters for Charlton
Charlton's progression to the second round of the Carabao Cup is a significant result for the club. It shows that the team is capable of performing well in cup competitions and will be looking to build on this momentum in the second round.
What comes next?
Charlton's next fixture is against Cardiff City at home on 20th February 2027. The team will be looking to continue their good form and secure a positive result against a tough opponent.
Charlton Athletic are currently 19th in the Championship, with 53 points from 46 games. They have scored 44 goals and conceded 58 this season, with a goal difference of -14. They are 42 points behind leaders Coventry City in the title race.
The team's recent form has been LWLDL, with a win against Cheltenham Town in the Carabao Cup. They will be looking to continue this form and secure positive results in their upcoming fixtures.
Charlton's next fixture is against Cardiff City at home on 20th February 2027. The team will be looking to continue their good form and secure a positive result against a tough opponent.
