Match report

Charlton Defeats Oxford United 1-0 in Championship Clash

Charlton
Charlton
1–0
FT
Oxford United
Oxford United
Dec 20, 2025

In a tightly contested game, Charlton emerged victorious against Oxford United, securing a crucial 1-0 win in the Championship. The match was marked by strong defensive play from both sides and an early yellow card to Oxford's Benjamin De Keersmaecker that seemed to disrupt their rhythm. Charlton capitalized on this momentary lapse to score through Campbell’s assist for Kelman in the second half, sealing a vital three points.

Key Facts

  • • Charlton: 1 Goal (C. Kelman at 78')
  • • Oxford United: No Goals
  • • Yellow Cards: B. De Keersmaecker (Oxford, 31'), L. Jones (Charlton, 80'), M. Leaburn (Charlton, 90'+8)
  • • Substitutions: Charlton made several subs including T. Olaofe for C. Kelman at 61'
  • • Competition: Championship

Lineups

Charlton

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Kaminski (G)
  • 2 K. Ramsay (D)
  • 5 L. Jones (D)
  • 3 M. Gillesphey (D)
  • 6 C. Coventry (M)
  • 28 J. Bree (M)
  • 14 S. Carey (M)
  • 18 K. Anderson (M)
  • 30 R. Apter (M)
  • 11 M. Leaburn (F)
  • 22 T. Olaofe (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 W. Mannion
  • 36 K. Gough
  • 15 J. Roussillon
  • 10 G. Docherty
  • 26 J. Rankin-Costello
  • 8 L. Berry
  • 41 H. Knibbs
  • 7 T. Campbell
  • 23 C. Kelman

Oxford United

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Cumming (G)
  • 15 B. Spencer (D)
  • 6 M. Helik (D)
  • 29 B. Davies (D)
  • 3 C. Brown (D)
  • 4 W. Vaulks (M)
  • 14 B. De Keersmaecker (M)
  • 16 N. Prelec (M)
  • 11 O. ter Haar Romeny (M)
  • 22 G. Leigh (M)
  • 9 M. Harris (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 M. Ingram
  • 2 S. Long
  • 7 P. Placheta
  • 12 L. Harris
  • 17 S. Mills
  • 19 T. Goodrham
  • 26 J. Currie
  • 27 W. Lankshear
  • 50 F. Krastev

Timeline

  1. Oxford United
    31' Oxford United Card · Yellow Card
    B. De Keersmaecker

    Foul

  2. Charlton
    61' Charlton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Olaofe · On: C. Kelman
  3. Oxford United
    66' Oxford United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. ter Haar Romeny · On: Tyler Goodrham
  4. Charlton
    73' Charlton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Anderson · On: Greg Docherty
  5. Charlton
    73' Charlton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Robert Apter · On: T. Campbell
  6. Oxford United
    75' Oxford United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Prelec · On: P. Placheta
  7. Oxford United
    75' Oxford United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Harris · On: W. Lankshear
  8. Charlton
    78' Charlton Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Kelman · Assist: T. Campbell
  9. Charlton
    80' Charlton Card · Yellow Card
    Lloyd Jones

    Foul

  10. Oxford United
    81' Oxford United subst · Substitution 4
    Off: W. Vaulks · On: S. Mills
  11. Oxford United
    81' Oxford United subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Brodie Spencer · On: F. Krastev
  12. Charlton
    89' Charlton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Kayne Ramsay · On: K. Gough
  13. Charlton
    90'+8 Charlton Card · Yellow Card
    M. Leaburn

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Charlton Oxford United
Fouls 15 7
Pass Accuracy 71% 71%
Offsides 4 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 12
Corners 5 6
Total Passes 339 315
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 4 1
xG 0.77 0.61
Shots off Target 8 8
Possession 52% 48%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 241 225
Shots Inside Box 11 5
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 2 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Benjamin De Keersmaecker’s early yellow card (31') disrupted Oxford United's rhythm and allowed Charlton to settle into the game.
  • ▸ Charlton's goal by Campbell’s assist for Kelman at 78' was a turning point, giving them control of the match.