Match preview: Charlton v Wednesday

25 February 2023

Charlton Athletic v Wednesday
Saturday 25 February
3:00pm
League One
The Valley

SUPPORTER CONDUCT

The club are extremely disappointed to report that objects have been thrown towards the field of play during recent home and away fixtures.

We would stress in the strictest tone that any individual proven to have perpetrated such an act will face the maximum possible sanctions in line with EFL Ground Regulations and the Chairman's Charter.

We remind supporters once again that this behaviour is completely unacceptable and with the aid of CCTV imagery, Sheffield Wednesday will not hesitate to exercise our zero tolerance policy.

While such incidents are isolated and very much in the minority, they are not and never will be tolerated, whether following the Owls home or away.

EFL Ground Regulations can be found HERE.

Under the banner of ‘Love Football. Protect The Game’ the FA, Premier League and EFL have together introduced new measures and stronger sanctions across the game to tackle the increased anti-social, discriminatory and criminal behaviours seen within football grounds.

Find out more HERE.

THE MATCH

Wednesday will be out to defend our position at the top of League One with a tricky fixture at Charlton.

A late Tyreeq Bakinson header settled our previous clash with the Addicks at Hillsborough earlier this season.

Darren Moore’s side inflicted a first defeat of the campaign on Charlton back in August, who have since blown hot and cold in the third tier.

Sitting comfortably in mid-table, the Addicks have posted three wins and three defeats from their last six games. At The Valley however, Charlton have slipped to 2-1 defeats against Fleetwood and Bolton in their last two home outings.

The Owls are unbeaten in 19 league games and should Wednesday keep that run alive and avoid defeat in South East London on Saturday, a new club record spanning over 60 years will be set.

TEAM NEWS

Wednesday: Marvin Johnson will miss the trip to the capital as he serves the first of a three-game suspension.

Aden Flint and Akin Famewo were rested for our 5-2 win over MK Dons last weekend and will be in part of the squad on Saturday.

Mallik Wilks (muscle) remains sidelined, though Moore is hopeful that the former Hull forward will return to training next week.

Charlton: Wednesday could face several former players this weekend.

Michael Hector, Sean Clare and Matt Penney are all in the Addicks squad and could feature.

Young striker Miles Leaburn (hip) is in the running to make his return from injury this weekend.

Mandela Egbo (quad) and Todd Kane (hamstring) remain unavailable.

TICKET NEWS

Tickets for this fixture have sold out to visiting supporters.

We received 3,155 tickets for the trip to The Valley.

OFFICIALS

Referee - Benjamin Speedie
Assistant Referee - Paul Stonier
Assistant Referee - Nicholas Dunn
Fourth Official – Joseph Stokes

iFOLLOW

Live commentary of the game is available via iFollow HERE.

SOCIAL MEDIA

The hashtag for the game is #CHASHW

Our official Twitter account @swfc will provide a blow-by-blow text update of the game, team news at 2:00pm and all the key updates from The Valley.

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LAST FIVE

INCLUSIVITY WITH WEDNESDAY

Sheffield Wednesday are committed to fostering a fully inclusive matchday environment for all supporters, home and away. We subscribe absolutely to the EFL Code of Practice for Inclusion and Anti-Discrimination.

Find out more HERE

Match Reports

Report | Charlton 0-1 Wednesday

25 February 2023

An early goal from Liam Palmer retained Wednesday’s place at the summit as Charlton were beaten 1-0 in the capital.

Palmer’s strike not only sealed three vital points but ensured the Owls broke another club record along the way - 20 straight league games unbeaten for the first time in history.

And Darren Moore’s men were good value for the win, taking charge from the first whistle and forcing the Addicks on the back foot.

And we were a lick of paint away from the perfect start as Barry Bannan’s clever curler crashed against the woodwork.

But there was no way out for Charlton eight minutes in. Jaden Brown found Palmer in acres of space inside the box and the defender’s calm finish belied his regular position on the park.

Incredibly, the same duo combined in near identical fashion midway through the first half but this time Ashley Maynard-Brewer was grateful to gather.

The hosts remained vulnerable and in truth were doubtless relieved to head towards half time only one goal down.

Wednesday carved two more chances before the whistle - first Josh Windass burst clear only to be halted at the last by Lucas Ness, then Maynard-Brewer dashed off his line to thwart Dominic Iorfa on the angle.

It was more of the same in the early throes of the second period as the Owls dominated – but the Addicks could have squared it with their first opening of the game on 52 minutes.

Miles Leaburn had time and space 12 yards out to pick his spot but sliced wide of the post with the goal gaping.

That sparked the Valley crowd into life and Charlton edged back into the contest in terms of possession.

But the attacking impetus stayed with Wednesday and George Byers went close with a glancing header that landed on the roof of the net.

Back came the Londoners and Cameron Dawson was tested for the first time when Corey Blackett-Taylor took aim from the edge of the area.

Moments later, Dawson kept out Chuks Aneke from range and Iorfa did well to take care of the rebound with Leaburn steaming in.

The Owls rode the mini-storm and headed back upfield, with Michael Smith shooting just wide from 20 yards with Maynard-Brewer rooted to his line.

A second and crucial goal never arrived but it mattered not as Wednesday managed the game out with an air of confidence that matched the team’s place at the head of the pack.

Wednesday: Dawson, Palmer, Iorfa, Flint, Famewo, Brown (Adeniran 63), Vaulks, Bannan, Byers, Windass (Dele-Bashiru 90), Smith (Gregory 77)

Match Reports

Ticket News

Ticket details: Charlton v Wednesday

3 February 2023

The Owls travel to Charlton on Saturday 25 February (3:00pm) in Sky Bet League One and ticket details have been confirmed.

We have an allocation of 3,155 for this all-ticket fixture.

Tickets

Adults: £23
65 and overs: £21
Under 21s: £21
Students: £18
Under 18s: £14
Under 11s*: £6

*Under 11s must be accompanied by an Adult. Under 11 tickets purchased without an Adult in the same transaction will automatically be refunded.

There are five wheelchair spaces which are priced as above plus a carer free of charge.

Inter City Owl – Departs from Hillsborough and Flat Street at 8:30am (adults £45 and children £44).

Tickets sale details:

Monday 6 February (9:00am): Season Ticket holders with 810 or more TPP

Monday 6 February (2:00pm): Season Ticket holders with 760 or more TPP

Tuesday 7 February (9:00am): Season Ticket holders with 710 or more TPP

Tuesday 7 February (2:00pm): Season Ticket holders with 660 or more TPP

Wednesday 8 February (9:00am): Season Ticket holders with 610 or more TPP

Wednesday 8 February (2:00pm): Season Ticket holders with 560 or more TPP

Thursday 9 February (9:00am): Season Ticket holders with 510 or more TPP

Thursday 9 February (2:00pm): Season Ticket holders with 460 or more TPP

Friday 10 February (9:00am): Season Ticket holders

Friday 10 February (2:00pm): Members and Owls Foundation Members

Monday 13 February (9:00am): General sale

Sale dates are subject to availability.

Online Ticket Priority Point sale periods - Please note, when we enter a new sale period where fewer Ticket Priority Points are required, supporters with tickets stored in their online basket from the previous phase of sale will have those removed.

Tickets can be purchased in person at the Ticket Office, Sheffield Wednesday Online Shop or by telephone on 03700 20 1867 (option 1 - £2 booking fee per ticket).

Supporters who attend this game and purchase in advance will receive 10 Ticket Priority Points.

For certain away games, including this fixture, fans can choose the row and seat numbers when booking online, though we are unable to group bookings from different sale phases together.

Supporters must log in before purchase and note that the game will only show as available to buy with the relevant amount of Ticket Priority Points.