In this week 12 match on Oct 1st, Charlton Athletic will host Oxford United at The Valley in a clash of these two closely matched League One teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 13 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. In their last match, Charlton Athletic recorded a 1-3 loss against Barnsley. Josh Benson struck first for Barnsley in the 10th minute, then James Norwood added another in the 54th minute. Charlton Athletic is looking for direction having earned 11 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Oxford United recorded a 1-2 loss against Milton Keynes Dons. Matthew Smith scored the first goal for Milton Keynes Dons in the 44th minute, then Will Grigg added another in the 84th minute on a penalty kick. Oxford United is looking for direction having 3 win and 5 losses in their last 10 matches.
These two teams have not yet played each other this season, so it will be interesting how the match turns out. Last season Oxford United won the head to head battle with 2 wins.
Cameron Brannagan has been the most prolific scorer on Oxford United in the last 5 matches with three goals. Charlton Athletic’s top weapon lately has been Jack Payne, who has 2 goals in the last five matches.