Match report
Charlton Defeats Portsmouth 2-1 in League One Clash
Charlton
2–1
FT
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
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41' Charlton Goal · Normal GoalJ. Aribo · Assist: J. Cullen -
45'+1 Portsmouth Goal · Normal GoalR. Curtis · Assist: Gareth Evans -
46' Charlton subst · Substitution 1Off: K. Bielik · On: B. Reeves -
51' Charlton Goal · Normal GoalL. Taylor · Assist: B. Reeves -
52' Portsmouth Card · Yellow CardO. Hawkins -
58' Charlton subst · Substitution 2Off: Jonathan Williams · On: T. Fosu -
61' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Close · On: Dion Donohue -
61' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 2Off: O. Hawkins · On: J. Vaughan -
69' Portsmouth Card · Yellow CardChristian Burgess -
75' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 3Off: Gareth Evans · On: B. Pitman -
84' Charlton subst · Substitution 3Off: Vetokele · On: D. Pratley -
90' Portsmouth Card · Yellow CardTom 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.