Charlton Athletic vs Southampton LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction

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Follow live coverage as Charlton Athletic face Southampton 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.

Follow updates from today’s game in the live blog below.

Charlton Athletic FC 1 - 5 Southampton FC

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

14:26

Match ends, Charlton Athletic 1, Southampton 5.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

14:25

Second Half ends, Charlton Athletic 1, Southampton 5.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

14:24

Flynn Downes (Southampton) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

14:22

Attempt missed. Damion Downs (Southampton) left footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Taylor Harwood-Bellis following a fast break.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

14:22

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

14:22

Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

14:22

Delay in match because of an injury Joe Rankin-Costello (Charlton Athletic).

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

14:17

Corner, Southampton. Conceded by Kayne Ramsay.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

14:17

Attempt blocked. Ryan Manning (Southampton) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Caspar Jander.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

14:16

Attempt blocked. Harvey Knibbs (Charlton Athletic) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Isaac Olaofe.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

14:16

Substitution, Southampton. Ronnie Edwards replaces Tom Fellows.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

14:16

Foul by Damion Downs (Southampton).

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

14:16

Offside, Charlton Athletic. Isaac Olaofe is caught offside.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

14:16

Ryan Manning (Southampton) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

14:16

Foul by Damion Downs (Southampton).

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

14:16

Substitution, Charlton Athletic. Harvey Knibbs replaces Miles Leaburn.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

14:16

Joe Rankin-Costello (Charlton Athletic) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

14:15

Jay Robinson (Southampton) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

14:14

Substitution, Southampton. Flynn Downes replaces Cameron Bragg.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

14:13

Substitution, Southampton. Damion Downs replaces Adam Armstrong.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

14:12

Kayne Ramsay (Charlton Athletic) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

14:06

Jack Stephens (Southampton) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

14:05

Offside, Charlton Athletic. Isaac Olaofe is caught offside.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

14:04

Substitution, Charlton Athletic. Luke Berry replaces Conor Coventry.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

14:04

Substitution, Charlton Athletic. Isaac Olaofe replaces Greg Docherty.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

14:03

Substitution, Charlton Athletic. Karoy Anderson replaces Sonny Carey.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

14:02

Corner, Southampton. Conceded by Onel Hernández.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

14:01

Attempt missed. Tyreece Campbell (Charlton Athletic) right footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Macaulay Gillesphey.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

14:01

Attempt blocked. Greg Docherty (Charlton Athletic) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Tyreece Campbell with a cross.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

13:59

Adam Armstrong (Southampton) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

13:58

Attempt missed. Sonny Carey (Charlton Athletic) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Macaulay Gillesphey following a set piece situation.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

13:57

Foul by Tom Fellows (Southampton).

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

13:56

Substitution, Southampton. Jay Robinson replaces Léo Scienza.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

13:55

Substitution, Southampton. Joe Aribo replaces Finn Azaz.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

13:55

Offside, Southampton. Finn Azaz is caught offside.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

13:52

Greg Docherty (Charlton Athletic) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

13:51

Cameron Bragg (Southampton) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

13:50

Tyreece Campbell (Charlton Athletic) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

13:50

Foul by Tyreece Campbell (Charlton Athletic).

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

13:50

Taylor Harwood-Bellis (Southampton) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

13:50

Tom Fellows (Southampton) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

13:49

Finn Azaz (Southampton) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

13:48

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

13:47

Delay in match because of an injury Lloyd Jones (Charlton Athletic).

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

13:45

Foul by Nathan Wood (Southampton).

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

13:44

Foul by Conor Coventry (Charlton Athletic).

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

13:42

Foul by Caspar Jander (Southampton).

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

13:40

Corner, Southampton. Conceded by Thomas Kaminski.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

13:40

Attempt saved. Adam Armstrong (Southampton) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Thomas Kaminski (Charlton Athletic). Assisted by Taylor Harwood-Bellis with a through ball.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

13:39

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

13:39

Delay in match (Southampton).

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

13:39

Attempt blocked. Greg Docherty (Charlton Athletic) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Miles Leaburn.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

13:36

Ryan Manning (Southampton) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

13:35

Second Half begins Charlton Athletic 1, Southampton 5.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

13:18

First Half ends, Charlton Athletic 1, Southampton 5.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

13:16

Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

13:16

Goal! Charlton Athletic 1, Southampton 5. Lloyd Jones (Charlton Athletic) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Sonny Carey with a cross following a corner.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

13:16

Corner, Charlton Athletic. Conceded by Taylor Harwood-Bellis.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

13:16

Attempt blocked. Sonny Carey (Charlton Athletic) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Macaulay Gillesphey.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

13:16

Goal! Charlton Athletic 0, Southampton 5. Finn Azaz (Southampton) left footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

13:16

Attempt blocked. Tom Fellows (Southampton) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is blocked. Assisted by Adam Armstrong.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

13:14

Ryan Manning (Southampton) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

13:14

Attempt missed. Adam Armstrong (Southampton) left footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

13:14

Attempt blocked. Adam Armstrong (Southampton) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Finn Azaz.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

13:14

Attempt blocked. Tom Fellows (Southampton) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Taylor Harwood-Bellis.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

13:12

Attempt missed. Sonny Carey (Charlton Athletic) right footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the left is high and wide to the right from a direct free kick.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

13:10

Foul by Nathan Wood (Southampton).

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

13:08

Attempt saved. Léo Scienza (Southampton) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Thomas Kaminski (Charlton Athletic). Assisted by Ryan Manning.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

13:07

Attempt missed. Lloyd Jones (Charlton Athletic) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Sonny Carey with a cross following a corner.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

13:06

Corner, Charlton Athletic. Conceded by Jack Stephens.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

13:04

Attempt missed. Léo Scienza (Southampton) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Finn Azaz following a fast break.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

13:04

Attempt missed. Finn Azaz (Southampton) right footed shot from more than 35 yards is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Adam Armstrong following a fast break.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

13:06

Attempt blocked. Conor Coventry (Charlton Athletic) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Miles Leaburn.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

13:00

Attempt missed. Onel Hernández (Charlton Athletic) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Miles Leaburn.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

13:00

Tom Fellows (Southampton) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

13:03

Léo Scienza (Southampton) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

12:57

Attempt missed. Léo Scienza (Southampton) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Adam Armstrong.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

12:57

Attempt blocked. Adam Armstrong (Southampton) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Tom Fellows.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

12:54

Substitution, Charlton Athletic. Joe Rankin-Costello replaces Rob Apter.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

12:53

Goal! Charlton Athletic 0, Southampton 4. Finn Azaz (Southampton) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Adam Armstrong with a through ball.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

12:50

Goal! Charlton Athletic 0, Southampton 3. Caspar Jander (Southampton) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Adam Armstrong with a through ball.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

12:47

Goal! Charlton Athletic 0, Southampton 2. Adam Armstrong (Southampton) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal following a fast break.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

12:47

Attempt blocked. Adam Armstrong (Southampton) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Léo Scienza.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

12:45

Goal! Charlton Athletic 0, Southampton 1. Ryan Manning (Southampton) header from very close range to the top left corner. Assisted by Tom Fellows with a cross.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

12:43

Léo Scienza (Southampton) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

12:43

Attempt missed. Ryan Manning (Southampton) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Cameron Bragg following a corner.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

12:41

Corner, Southampton. Conceded by Thomas Kaminski.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

12:43

Attempt saved. Finn Azaz (Southampton) left footed shot from very close range is saved in the bottom left corner by Thomas Kaminski (Charlton Athletic).

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

12:40

Attempt missed. Adam Armstrong (Southampton) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Cameron Bragg following a fast break.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

12:36

Attempt missed. Adam Armstrong (Southampton) header from the centre of the box is too high.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

12:36

Attempt missed. Caspar Jander (Southampton) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

12:33

Corner, Charlton Athletic. Conceded by Jack Stephens.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

12:32

Attempt saved. Sonny Carey (Charlton Athletic) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Gavin Bazunu (Southampton). Assisted by Miles Leaburn with a cross.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

12:31

First Half begins.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

12:00

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

Charlton Athletic vs Southampton

10:30

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