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Charlton Athletic boss Nathan Jones spoke to BBC Radio London after the Addicks' dramatic 2-2 draw with Burnley at Turf Moor.

For a written selection of his quotes, click here.

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Burnley will hope to back up their first Championship win of the season when they welcome Charlton Athletic to Turf Moor on Tuesday night.

The Clarets picked up their first league victory of the campaign in style at Vicarage Road on Saturday, thrashing Watford 4-0, but they still remain in the relegation zone.

Since winning their opening three games of the season, the Addicks are now on a six-game winless streak (D4 L2) following a 1-1 draw with Bristol City at the weekend and have slipped from top to 12th on that run.

• Burnley have won each of their past five league meetings with Charlton without conceding, with this their first since winning home (4-0) and away (3-0) in 2015-16.

• Charlton have lost six of their previous seven league visits to Burnley, winning the other 1-0 in November 2012.

• Burnley could become only the second side in English Football League/Premier League history to go 20+ consecutive home league matches without a win (currently 19 – D9 L10), after Sunderland (20 from Jan-Dec 2017) and Sheffield Wednesday (23 from Apr 2025-Apr 2026).

• Since the start of last season, the only ever-present side to win fewer away games in the Championship than Charlton (5) are Watford (4).

• Since the start of last season, Charlton have won three of their four Championship away games at sides newly relegated from the Premier League (D1), already winning 2-1 at West Ham this term.

Paul Sullivan
Fan writer

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Charlton Athletic's unbeaten run now stretches to three weeks following a hard-earned draw against Bristol City.

I am beginning to appreciate these elongated international breaks.

The point was not entirely satisfying, but represented progress after the Cardiff City debacle.

Whether that justified my friend Martin's long trek from Lincolnshire is another question. As promised, he gets his mention.

Charlton began with purpose, determined to banish memories of South Wales.

Tyreece Campbell, fresh from scoring his first international goal for Jamaica against Honduras, combined superbly with Karlan Grant, whose excellent touch and finish gave the Addicks a deserved lead.

Grant's first-half corners also caused problems, while Charlton's appetite for the 50-50s suggested a team eager to make amends.

But Bristol City, dangerous in the final third, gradually took control.

Dom Ballard offered an effective outlet, while Brian De Keersmaecker impressed in midfield.

City's diamond exposed shortcomings in Charlton's central areas, with sloppy possession from our midfield allowing the visitors to exploit the space.

Charlton were arguably relieved to reach half-time level after Scott Twine converted a penalty.

Whether it was Ballard's cleverness or Conor Coventry's carelessness that brought it about, the concession felt avoidable.

Nathan Jones responded with a tactical switch to three at the back in the 53rd minute, curbing City's possession and restoring some control.

Campbell forced a good save from Sam Tickle, while Harvey Knibbs threatened at the death.

Yet Charlton's lack of forward penetration and careless passing prevented them from making their improved shape count.

There were positives.

Billy Koumetio's return strengthened the defence.

Charlton have now improved their home returns against Derby, Preston, Portsmouth and now Bristol City compared with last season, collecting eight points from those fixtures.

The Cider Army may possess greater perceived quality, but the table doesn't lie - after nine games, we are just one point apart.

A special mention for City's Luke McNally who completed 90 minutes on his first start since February 2025.

Ultimately, the momentum swung both ways, making a draw a fair outcome. But with Charlton slipping down the table, we cannot disguise the need for greater attacking incision.

Next stop, Turf Moor, where Burnley will be buoyant after thrashing Watford 4-0.

A more legitimate unbeaten run would be welcome, but Charlton also need a win after going six games now without one.

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Charlton Athletic boss Nathan Jones spoke to BBC Radio London after the Addicks extended their winless run to six games with their 1-1 draw at home to Bristol City.

For a written selection of his quotes, click here.

It is ninth against eighth in the Championship at The Valley on Saturday as Charlton Athletic meet Bristol City (12:30 BST).

The Addicks go into the game without a win from their past five games while City snapped a two-match losing streak by beating Watford 1-0 last time out.

• Charlton have won one of their past six league games against Bristol City (D2 L3), a 3-2 victory in December 2019.

• Following a 2-1 win at Charlton last season, Bristol City are hoping to win consecutive away league games against the Addicks for the first time.

• Charlton Athletic have kept three consecutive home league clean sheets, with their past two games at The Valley ending 0-0. Burnley, in January 2025, were the last Championship side to have three 0-0s at home in a row.

• Bristol City have won four of their past six league games, as many as they managed in their previous 17 games combined (D5 L8).

• Bristol City's Rio Cardines has created the most chances (31) and assisted the most goals (6) in the Championship this season.

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Charlton Athletic winger Tyreece Campbell has scored his first goal for Jamaica during their 1-1 draw with Honduras on Tuesday.

The 23-year-old opened the scoring in the 27th minute but Honduras equalised in the second half to deny the Reggae Boyz a win.

Having made his debut for the side in June 2025, Campbell has played in all four of Jamaica's Nations League games during this international break.

The Addicks are back in Championship action on Saturday lunchtime as they host Bristol City at 12:30 BST.

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Tyler Bindon's good form with New Zealand continued as the on-loan Charlton Athletic defender helped his country reach the final of Kirin Cup in Yokohama.

Having scored in a 3-0 friendly win over China on Sunday, the 21-year-old fired home the first penalty as the All Whites beat Panama 5-3 in a shootout after a 1-1 draw.

New Zealand will face the winners of the tie between Japan and Ecuador in the final on Monday, 5 October.

Bindon joined the Addicks on a season-long loan from Nottingham Forest in August and has made five appearances for the Championship club.

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Zach Mitchell is "gutted" after being ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury and has returned to parent club Charlton Athletic from St Johnstone.

The defender, 21, picked up the injury in this month's 1-1 Scottish Premiership draw with Falkirk.

"Everyone at St Johnstone thanks Zach for his contribution and wishes him all the very best with his recovery," the club said.

Mitchell, who had previous loan spells with St Johnstone and Hibs, made nine appearances this season during his Perth stint.

"I'm gutted not to be able to continue the season after what I feel has been a positive start with so much potential," he said.

"I love playing for St Johnstone and both of my spells at the club have been really incredible experiences that I'll always be grateful for.

"Thank you to everyone who has made me feel part of such a great club, especially the fans for their incredible support and for always making me feel welcome. It's been a pleasure to play for you.

"I'm proud to have been part of St Johnstone again, and I hope our paths cross in the future. Until then, I'll be supporting the boys and wishing everyone at the club all the best for the rest of the season."

Paul Sullivan
Fan writer

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Enough has been said about what went wrong in South Wales. The Cardiff result was painful, but is now behind us. What matters is how Charlton Athletic use this extended international break to turn that performance into a platform for progress.

The priority must be simplicity.

When the ball is played out from the back there should be a clear, repeatable structure that gives players confidence even under pressure.

That means agreed patterns of movement, reliable passing options and a default way to progress the ball without hesitation.

Equally important is preparing for the opposition's press. Charlton need practised escape routes; safe outlets in midfield and wide players ready to punish teams who over-commit.

Receivers must open their bodies to see both the ball and the next forward pass, cutting out unnecessary sideways or backward circulation.

There were far too many sloppy moments in our own half; that is an area which must be tightened up as a matter of urgency.

Transition play also demands attention. When possession is regained, the instinct should be to move forward quickly, not reset into slow, predictable possession.

Video analysis can help here, showing players moments where a quicker release would have created a chance, then recreating those situations in training until they become habit.

In the final third, decision‑making must be sharper.

Attacks should vary between crosses, cut‑backs, and shots, with strikers attacking the near post and midfielders arriving late to meet pull‑backs.

The aim is to increase both the speed and variety of attacks, keeping defences uncertain and stretched.

Beyond tactics, this break is a chance to rebuild physical and mental resilience.

After a brief rest, targeted fitness work can improve pressing resistance and recovery runs.

Team and individual meetings should focus on lessons learned rather than blame, restoring confidence and unity. A refreshed, self‑believing squad is far more likely to execute any game plan effectively.

Finally, planning for the run of fixtures from 10 October is essential. Internal friendlies can test formations and combinations, giving head coach Nathan Jones a clear roadmap and a range of strong options when league action resumes.

Used wisely, this international break can transform the Cardiff defeat from a low point into a catalyst for genuine improvement.

Charlton Athletic boss Nathan Jones spoke to BBC Radio London after his side's 3-1 defeat at Cardiff City.

For a written selection of his quotes, click here.

Cardiff City and Charlton Athletic will hope to rediscover the winning habit when they meet on Saturday (12:30 BST).

The Bluebirds are yet to win a league game since returning to the second tier this season while Charlton's early form has deserted them with no victory from their past four outings

• Each of the past three league matches between Cardiff City and Charlton Athletic have been drawn, with this the first since a 0-0 stalemate in June 2020.

• Charlton have lost five of their past six away league games at Welsh clubs (D1), although their last win was at Cardiff in March 2015 (2-1).

• Along with Burnley, Cardiff are one of two sides yet to win a game in the Championship this season (P7 W0 D4 L3). Only in 1964-65 (11), 1989-90 (8), and 2018-19 (8) have the Bluebirds ever failed to win their first 8+ games of a league campaign.

• Charlton are winless in four league games (D3 L1), failing to score in their past three – the Addicks' longest scoreless streak since March 2023 (4 in a row).

• Only Millwall (58.5%) have won a higher proportion of their aerial duels in the Championship so far this season than Charlton (54.8%), while only Lincoln (1,907) have attempted fewer passes than the Addicks (2,190).

Paul Sullivan
Fan writer

Two consecutive home 0-0 draws against Queens Park Rangers and Portsmouth have kept Charlton ticking over in the Championship.

I was very happy to take a battling point against QPR, who are recognised as a dangerous outfit and indeed dominated possession for long periods.

There was a tinge of disappointment at not defeating 17th-placed Pompey in a fledgling Championship table.

Charlton showed good fluidity in the first half and should have been rewarded, with Millenic Alli glaringly missing in front of the Portsmouth fans who were cheering him on last season but jeering this time.

Portsmouth emerged after the interval having absorbed and escaped Charlton's pressure, putting together quicker combinations and attacking the spaces more effectively. Their best chance fell to Abu Kamara, but Arthur Okonkwo went down well to his left to thwart him. Charlton regained control in the latter stages.

Very much like last season, we generally look sound defensively, but where are the goals coming from?

Three blanks on the spin, but you can also put a positive spin on that: just one defeat in our opening seven league games.

I'm sure all Charlton fans would have taken that when we were under starters' orders on August 15, and it has resulted in a sixth-place berth.

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Away from the action, Nathan Jones has once again underlined his credentials as a stand-up comedian should he ever want to jack in the football job.

Jones himself provided the punchlines, joking that when he queried the disallowed goal v QPR, the assistant referee looked at him as if he had just volleyed his cat.

He also quipped after the Portsmouth game, that one of last season's shots seemed to have come from as far away as Blackheath, a couple of miles from Charlton - a memorable dig at Thomas Kaminski's goalkeeping.

Long may Jones remain our manager, and hopefully he is never tempted to return to God's Own Country if Mr Tan ever loses patience with Brian Barry-Murphy at Cardiff City, who are our next opponents.

There were one or two raised eyebrows when Jones was pipped to August's manager of the month award by Swansea City head coach Vitor Matos, following our maximum league haul. The Swans accrued two fewer points than Charlton.

Even perfection is not rewarded now.

So we journey from one Valley to several valleys on Saturday, hoping to avoid Cardiff taking their frustrations out on us by finally turning their plethora of missed chances into goals - and recording their first win of the season.

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Charlton Athletic manager Nathan Jones spoke to BBC Radio London after his side's goalless draw with Portsmouth at The Valley.

For a written selection of his quotes, click here.

Charlton Athletic remain one of nine sides in the Championship yet to lose at home as they prepare to face Portsmouth at The Valley on Saturday (15:00 BST).

Pompey ended a two-game losing run last time out, beating Cardiff City 2-0 at Fratton Park.

• Charlton lost both Championship games against Portsmouth last season, but have not lost three league games in a row versus Pompey since December 1983.

• Portsmouth have only lost two of their past eight league visits to Charlton (W4 D2), winning this fixture last season 3-1.

• Charlton have failed to score in their past two league games, last going three without scoring in March 2023 (run of four).

• Portsmouth have scored in 11 successive away league games for the first time since April 2019 (also 11), while they last managed 12 in a row in February 2016.

• Charlton's expected goals (xG) of 3.8 is the lowest of any side in the Championship this season, while only three sides have had fewer shots than their 61.