Follow live coverage as Charlton Athletic face Blackburn Rovers in the Championship today.
An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.
Relegation from the top flight last term means Leicester City, Ipswich Town and Southampton are all back in the second tier this term and will be expected to push for play-off spots again at least, but so too will newly-promoted Birmingham City and Wrexham, with a host of hopefuls eyeing up the £200m jackpot that comes with promotion to the top flight. At the other end of the table, Sheffield Wednesday and Hull City hope to stay up amid crises.
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Charlton Athletic FC 3 - 0 Blackburn Rovers FC
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
17:01Match ends, Charlton Athletic 3, Blackburn Rovers 0.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
17:00Second Half ends, Charlton Athletic 3, Blackburn Rovers 0.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
17:00Goal! Charlton Athletic 3, Blackburn Rovers 0. James Bree (Charlton Athletic) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Greg Docherty.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
17:00Sidnei Tavares (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
17:00Taylor Gardner-Hickman (Blackburn Rovers) is shown the yellow card.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
17:00Amari'i Bell (Charlton Athletic) is shown the yellow card.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
17:00Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
17:00Foul by Taylor Gardner-Hickman (Blackburn Rovers).
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
17:00Attempt saved. Andri Gudjohnsen (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Thomas Kaminski (Charlton Athletic). Assisted by Makhtar Gueye with a headed pass.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
17:00Offside, Blackburn Rovers. Makhtar Gueye is caught offside.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
16:59Foul by Harry Pickering (Blackburn Rovers).
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
16:59Corner, Charlton Athletic. Conceded by Lewis Miller.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
16:57Attempt blocked. Greg Docherty (Charlton Athletic) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by James Bree.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
16:55Substitution, Charlton Athletic. Kayne Ramsay replaces Lloyd Jones.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
16:53Substitution, Charlton Athletic. Harvey Knibbs replaces Sonny Carey.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
16:50Attempt missed. Harry Pickering (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Sidnei Tavares.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
16:45Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Reece Burke.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
16:45Attempt blocked. Makhtar Gueye (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Augustus Kargbo with a headed pass.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
16:45Augustus Kargbo (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
16:45Goal! Charlton Athletic 2, Blackburn Rovers 0. Sonny Carey (Charlton Athletic) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Isaac Olaofe following a fast break.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
16:45Attempt missed. Lewis Miller (Blackburn Rovers) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Todd Cantwell with a cross following a set piece situation.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
16:45Taylor Gardner-Hickman (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
16:45Taylor Gardner-Hickman (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
16:45Corner, Charlton Athletic. Conceded by Harry Pickering.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
16:45Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Makhtar Gueye replaces Ryan Hedges.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
16:44Lewis Miller (Blackburn Rovers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
16:41Foul by Lewis Miller (Blackburn Rovers).
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
16:41Attempt missed. Reece Burke (Charlton Athletic) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
16:42Attempt saved. Sonny Carey (Charlton Athletic) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Balázs Tóth (Blackburn Rovers). Assisted by Miles Leaburn.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
16:41Offside, Charlton Athletic. Isaac Olaofe is caught offside.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
16:41Foul by Todd Cantwell (Blackburn Rovers).
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
16:41Sonny Carey (Charlton Athletic) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
16:41Sidnei Tavares (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
16:39Foul by Taylor Gardner-Hickman (Blackburn Rovers).
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
16:34Offside, Charlton Athletic. Miles Leaburn is caught offside.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
16:32Foul by Andri Gudjohnsen (Blackburn Rovers).
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
16:32Substitution, Charlton Athletic. Isaac Olaofe replaces Tyreece Campbell.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
16:32Substitution, Charlton Athletic. Miles Leaburn replaces Charlie Kelman.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
16:32Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Andri Gudjohnsen replaces Yuki Ohashi.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
16:32Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Augustus Kargbo replaces Ryoya Morishita.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
16:25Attempt missed. Tyreece Campbell (Charlton Athletic) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
16:24James Bree (Charlton Athletic) is shown the yellow card.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
16:22Attempt missed. Tyreece Campbell (Charlton Athletic) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Greg Docherty.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
16:21Offside, Charlton Athletic. Reece Burke is caught offside.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
16:21Taylor Gardner-Hickman (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
16:18Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Lloyd Jones.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
16:16Offside, Charlton Athletic. Reece Burke is caught offside.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
16:16Attempt saved. Greg Docherty (Charlton Athletic) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Balázs Tóth (Blackburn Rovers). Assisted by Charlie Kelman.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
16:16Attempt missed. Tyreece Campbell (Charlton Athletic) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Amari'i Bell.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
16:11Second Half begins Charlton Athletic 1, Blackburn Rovers 0.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
16:10Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Sidnei Tavares replaces Ryan Alebiosu.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
15:58First Half ends, Charlton Athletic 1, Blackburn Rovers 0.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
15:58Attempt missed. Sonny Carey (Charlton Athletic) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right following a corner.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
15:58Attempt saved. Lloyd Jones (Charlton Athletic) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Balázs Tóth (Blackburn Rovers). Assisted by Tyreece Campbell with a cross.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
15:58Corner, Charlton Athletic. Conceded by Ryoya Morishita.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
15:58Attempt blocked. Macaulay Gillesphey (Charlton Athletic) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
15:58Foul by Lewis Miller (Blackburn Rovers).
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
15:58Attempt missed. Tyreece Campbell (Charlton Athletic) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by James Bree with a cross.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
15:57Attempt missed. Harry Pickering (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left from a direct free kick.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
15:55Ryan Hedges (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
15:54Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
15:54Foul by Sondre Tronstad (Blackburn Rovers).
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
15:50Attempt missed. Sondre Tronstad (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
15:47Attempt blocked. Ryoya Morishita (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
15:44Lloyd Jones (Charlton Athletic) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
15:44Foul by Lloyd Jones (Charlton Athletic).
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
15:37Yuki Ohashi (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
15:37Attempt saved. Yuki Ohashi (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Thomas Kaminski (Charlton Athletic).
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
15:37Ryoya Morishita (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
15:34Goal! Charlton Athletic 1, Blackburn Rovers 0. Macaulay Gillesphey (Charlton Athletic) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by James Bree with a cross following a set piece situation.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
15:31Foul by Ryan Hedges (Blackburn Rovers).
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
15:31Attempt saved. Sonny Carey (Charlton Athletic) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Balázs Tóth (Blackburn Rovers).
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
15:31Attempt blocked. Greg Docherty (Charlton Athletic) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by James Bree with a cross.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
15:26Substitution, Charlton Athletic. Macaulay Gillesphey replaces Josh Edwards because of an injury.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
15:26Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
15:26Delay in match because of an injury Josh Edwards (Charlton Athletic).
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
15:25Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
15:24Delay in match because of an injury Josh Edwards (Charlton Athletic).
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
15:24Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Tyreece Campbell.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
15:24Attempt blocked. Ryan Alebiosu (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Taylor Gardner-Hickman.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
15:24Scott Wharton (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
15:24Foul by Ryoya Morishita (Blackburn Rovers).
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
15:16Offside, Blackburn Rovers. Todd Cantwell is caught offside.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
15:16Foul by Ryan Alebiosu (Blackburn Rovers).
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
15:16Ryan Hedges (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
15:16Todd Cantwell (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
15:16Sondre Tronstad (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
15:15Yuki Ohashi (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
15:01First Half begins.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
14:30Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
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