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02/09/2026, The Valley, London, England
Championship, English Football League

Charlton Vs Preston

Charlton play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: C Burton (GK) , R Bevan (CB) , L Sneddon (CB) , G McGregor (RB) , J McQuire (LB) , C Doumbia (CDM) , P Edward (CAM) , S McCrae (RM) , J Brockie (LM) , J Murdock (ST) , A MacFadyen (ST) And the subs are: M Speed (CB) , P Murray (CB) , G Evans (CM) , K Cody (CM) , R McCaskill (ST)

Preston play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: J Osazuwa (GK) , S Keefe (CB) , R Caulfield (CB) , F McCormick (CB) , N Sheenan (RB) , D Khelil (LB) , S MacCarthy (CDM) , J Molloy (CAM) , F Guinness (RM) , M Mulryan (LM) , S Collins (ST) And the subs are: R Adebowale (CB) , J Rezendes (CB) , R Dingwell (CM) , M Eneja (CM) , J MacAdam (ST)

Welcome to The Valley in London, England where Charlton Athletic will face Preston North End.  This is a league fixture taking place in the Championship, English Football League.  The attendance is 26999.

1' - Charlton kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

5' - Campbell Doumbia passes the ball to Rhys Bevan.  Rhys Bevan passes to Pat Edward.  Pat Edward finds Campbell Doumbia with a long ball.  Campbell Doumbia sees a run from Stuart McCrae.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but Stuart McCrae is caught offside!  

8' - John Murdock crosses the ball into the box, but opposing player Fraser McCormick takes possession.  

24' - Spencer Keefe sees a run from Frank Guinness.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Frank Guinness is caught offside!  

28' - Shaun MacCarthy runs with the ball, beating Stuart McCrae.  

31' - Shaun MacCarthy plays a long pass to Dirar Khelil.  Dirar Khelil crosses the ball into the box, and manages to find Shaun Collins.  Shaun Collins heads the ball towards goal...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Shaun Collins pounces on the loose ball...Shaun Collins takes a shot...and its in! It's an exquisite goal from Shaun Collins for Preston!  The keeper had no chance!

32' - Charlton kick the ball off for the restart.  

38' - Pat Edward plays the ball to Campbell Doumbia.  Campbell Doumbia finds Gordon McGregor with a short pass.  Gordon McGregor slides the ball to Lee Sneddon.  Lee Sneddon passes to Stuart McCrae.  Stuart McCrae slides the ball to Alex MacFadyen.  Alex MacFadyen plays a short pass to Stuart McCrae.  Stuart McCrae shoots from long range towards goal...but the shot goes wide!

42' - John Brockie speeds past Malcolm Mulryan.  

45' - John Molloy finds Shaun MacCarthy with a long pass.  Shaun MacCarthy takes the ball past Rhys Bevan with a turn of pace.  

46' - Shaun MacCarthy curves the ball into the box, but opposing player Rhys Bevan takes possession.  

46' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Preston kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

49' - Neil Sheenan plays a short pass to Ricky Caulfield.  Ricky Caulfield passes to Shaun MacCarthy.  Shaun MacCarthy looks to shoot from distance into the top of the net...and Shaun MacCarthy scores!  That's a fine goal from the Preston player!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

50' - Charlton kick the ball off for the restart.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Alex MacFadyen is going to be taken off.  Ron McCaskill is going to be brought on.  

56' - Campbell Doumbia takes a shot from distance...but the shot is offtarget!

58' - James Osazuwa sees Frank Guinness making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Frank Guinness runs on to the ball.  Frank Guinness looks to place the ball past the keeper...but the shot goes wide!

65' - Dirar Khelil slides the ball to Fraser McCormick.  Fraser McCormick passes a long ball to Neil Sheenan.  Neil Sheenan takes the ball past Pat Edward with a turn of pace, but is brought down.    The referee has no hesitation in showing Pat Edward the yellow card. That will be a freekick for Preston.  

66' - Malcolm Mulryan stands over the ball, preparing to take the freekick.  He curls the ball into the box, but Campbell Doumbia intercepts the ball.  

69' - Shaun MacCarthy sees John Molloy making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

72' - Stuart McCrae hits the ball long to Gordon McGregor.  Gordon McGregor passes the ball to Pat Edward.  Pat Edward attempts to outskill Dirar Khelil and succeeds, sending his opponent the wrong way!  

78' - Pat Edward passes the ball to Ron McCaskill.  Ron McCaskill plays a short pass to John Brockie.  John Brockie plays the ball to John Murdock.  John Murdock sees Pat Edward making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Ricky Caulfield is going to be taken off.  Jose Rezendes joins the game from the bench.  

81' - Neil Sheenan looks to shoot from distance into the top of the net...but the keeper manages to stop the shot!  

81' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Campbell Doumbia will come off.  Paul Murray is brought on from the bench.  

81' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Frank Guinness is going to be taken off.  Robert Dingwell is going to be brought on.  

82' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Stuart McCrae is going to be taken off.  Kenzie Cody joins the game from the bench.  

83' - James McQuire sees a run from John Brockie.  He attempts a quick throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

85' - Malcolm Mulryan plays a short pass to John Molloy.  John Molloy sees a run from Shaun Collins.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Shaun Collins has strayed offside!  

88' - Kenzie Cody passes a long ball to Rhys Bevan.  Rhys Bevan passes to Pat Edward.  Pat Edward sees a run from Kenzie Cody.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Kenzie Cody has strayed offside!  

90' - Malcolm Mulryan passes a long ball to Neil Sheenan.  Neil Sheenan uses his pace to beat John Brockie.  

91' - Neil Sheenan spots a run from Shaun Collins.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Shaun Collins takes the ball.  Shaun Collins attempts to strike the ball into the top of the net...and Shaun Collins scores!  That's a good goal from the Preston player!  The ball went in off the upright!



The match has ended Charlton Athletic 0 - 3 Preston North End.