Charlton's U21 side saw their eight-match unbeaten run come to an end with a 4-1 defeat away to Bristol City on Tuesday afternoon. Kai Enslin scored the Addicks' only goal at Ashton Gate, where defensive lapses proved costly in the Professional Development League fixture.
Elijah Adebayo gave the hosts the lead on the half-hour mark, capitalising on a deflected effort. Charlton responded well after the break and were level ten minutes into the second half. Ellis McMillan provided the assist for Kai Enslin to finish, bringing the score to 1-1.
The parity was short-lived. Substitute Harry Hogg struck twice for Bristol City in a decisive five-minute spell late in the game. His first came in the 79th minute, assisted by Luke Skinner, and he added a second from close range just five minutes later. Rhys Knight completed the scoring with a powerful strike from distance in added time.
Charlton's performance
Chris Lock's side started brightly, with Ellis McMillan firing an early chance over the bar. Goalkeeper Finley Woodham was called into action several times, while Kayode Peterkin saw a headed effort come back off the woodwork. The defeat leaves the young Addicks needing to regroup quickly.
Their next challenge is a Premier League Cup tie against Stoke City this Friday, October 9, with a 7pm kick-off. Fans can follow the team's progress and check the full fixtures schedule on our site.
This result comes as the senior team prepares to host Bristol City at The Valley this weekend in the Championship. The first team currently sits ninth in the table with 12 points from eight games, and their recent standings show a need for a positive result against the same opponents. The last meeting between the senior sides in April ended in a 2-1 win for Bristol City.
The original report is at cafc.co.uk
