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Charlton vs Wrexham: Exciting Match Preview

The Addicks are set to face Wrexham at The Valley this Saturday in the Sky Bet Championship. Kick-off is scheduled for 3 PM GMT. Following a 1-1 draw with West Bromwich Albion, Nathan Jones aims to lead his team back to victory.

Team News Update

Nathan Jones provided a condition report on his players. “We will have to assess Lloyd [Jones], but generally the squad is in really good health,” he stated. Lloyd has rolled his ankle, and the team will avoid rushing his return.

  • Josh Edwards (ankle) and Harvey Knibbs (ankle) are long-term absentees.
  • Matty Godden is sidelined with a hamstring injury.
  • Conor Coady is ineligible to play against his parent club.

Wrexham’s Current Form

Wrexham is competing fiercely in the league and currently holds the last play-off spot, accumulating 54 points from 34 matches. Under the guidance of Phil Parkinson, they recently secured a 2-1 victory over Portsmouth, thanks to goals from Sam Smith and Max Cleworth.

Head-to-Head Record

The historical rivalry between Charlton and Wrexham has seen 18 competitive matches. The results include:

  • Charlton Win: 3
  • Wrexham Win: 9
  • Draws: 6

In their last encounter, Wrexham claimed a 1-0 victory in November 2025, courtesy of a late penalty from Josh Windass.

Match Officials

The officiating team for this match will include:

  • Referee: Farai Hallam
  • Assistant Referee 1: Alistair Nelson
  • Assistant Referee 2: Bhupinder Singh Gill
  • Fourth Official: Will Finnie

Important Information for Fans

Fans attending the match should be aware of road closures around The Valley. The affected streets will include:

  • Floyd Road
  • Harvey Gardens
  • Valley Grove

These roads will close from 2 PM until after kick-off.

The Fan Zone, Bartram’s, and Fans’ Bar will open at noon, remaining available for an hour post-game. Additionally, the Valley Superstore will be operational from 10 AM until one hour after the final whistle.

Special Matchday Event

This fixture also marks the men’s first team’s annual Football v Homophobia matchday, highlighting the club’s commitment to inclusivity.

Watch the Game

If you cannot attend the match in person, fans can follow the action live on CharltonTV. Tickets are available for the Valley Gold Jackpot, where half of the proceeds support the club’s academy.

Make sure to be part of the excitement as Charlton hosts Wrexham this weekend!

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