Match report

Charlton Defeats Portsmouth 2-1 in League One Clash

Charlton
Charlton
2–1
FT
Portsmouth
Portsmouth
Mar 9, 2019

Charlton held off Portsmouth to secure a 2-1 win in the League One match at the Valley. Jonathan Williams and substitutes contributed significantly to the victory, while Portsmouth fought back with a late goal but couldn't find an equalizer. The win keeps Charlton in the upper echelons of League One.

Key Facts

  • • Charlton's J. Aribo scored the opening goal in the 41st minute, assisted by J. Cullen.
  • • Portsmouth's R. Curtis equalized in the first minute of added time before halftime, assisted by Gareth Evans.
  • • L. Taylor scored Charlton's second goal in the 51st minute, assisted by B. Reeves.
  • • Portsmouth had three players booked during the match: O. Hawkins, Christian Burgess, and Tom Naylor.

Lineups

Charlton

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Phillips (G)
  • 5 P. Bauer (D)
  • 23 N. Sarr (D)
  • 16 B. Purrington (D)
  • 21 J. Williams (M)
  • 4 K. Bielik (D)
  • 17 J. Aribo (M)
  • 24 J. Cullen (M)
  • 2 A. Dijksteel (M)
  • 9 L. Taylor (F)
  • 14 Vetokele (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 B. Reeves
  • 11 T. Fosu
  • 15 D. Pratley
  • 10 J. Parker
  • 20 C. Solly
  • 22 C. Maxwell
  • 32 G. Lapslie

Portsmouth

Starting XI

  • 15 C. MacGillivray (G)
  • 20 N. Thompson (D)
  • 3 L. Brown (D)
  • 6 C. Burgess (D)
  • 7 T. Naylor (D)
  • 10 J. Lowe (M)
  • 5 M. Clarke (D)
  • 33 B. Close (M)
  • 11 R. Curtis (F)
  • 26 G. Evans (D)
  • 9 O. Hawkins (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 D. Donohue
  • 32 J. Vaughan
  • 8 B. Pitman
  • 2 A. Walkes
  • 19 V. Solomon-Otabor
  • 35 A. Bass
  • 38 B. Haunstrup

Timeline

  1. Charlton
    41' Charlton Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Aribo · Assist: J. Cullen
  2. Portsmouth
    45'+1 Portsmouth Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Curtis · Assist: Gareth Evans
  3. Charlton
    46' Charlton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Bielik · On: B. Reeves
  4. Charlton
    51' Charlton Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Taylor · Assist: B. Reeves
  5. Portsmouth
    52' Portsmouth Card · Yellow Card
    O. Hawkins
  6. Charlton
    58' Charlton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jonathan Williams · On: T. Fosu
  7. Portsmouth
    61' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Close · On: Dion Donohue
  8. Portsmouth
    61' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Hawkins · On: J. Vaughan
  9. Portsmouth
    69' Portsmouth Card · Yellow Card
    Christian Burgess
  10. Portsmouth
    75' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Gareth Evans · On: B. Pitman
  11. Charlton
    84' Charlton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Vetokele · On: D. Pratley
  12. Portsmouth
    90' Portsmouth Card · Yellow Card
    Tom Naylor

Match Stats

Stat Charlton Portsmouth
Fouls 16 12
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 7
Corners 9 3
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 4 4
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 54% 46%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Charlton's early lead in the 41st minute set the tone for the match, but Portsmouth's quick equalizer just before halftime kept the game in balance.
  • ▸ L. Taylor's goal in the 51st minute was a crucial turning point, giving Charlton the momentum they needed to secure the win.