Charlton went to 4th in League One as Thierry Small's first-half goal gave the Addicks a narrow League One victory at struggling Crawley to consolidate their play-off push with a ninth win in the last 12 games. Bolton and Wrexham both lost.
Crawley improved somewhat after the break but lacked a
cutting-edge up front.
Charlton captain Lloyd Jones had a dangerous low cross
intercepted early on with Tyreece Campbell in a threatening position before
Crawley striker Will Swan fired off target at the other end after a strong run
by Panutche Camara.
The recalled Alex Gilbert, arriving late inside the area,
had a shot blocked for Charlton, having earlier put a fierce 20-yard chance
inches over.
The Addicks made the breakthrough after 37 minutes a Gilbert
assist found Small to the right of goal after Crawley had failed to clear and
his powerful close-range shot gave goalkeeper Jojo Wollacott no chance.
Wollacott was well positioned to save a goal-bound chance
from Karoy Anderson shortly after the interval.
And the Crawley keeper was in action again to save drive from Gilbert
from the edge of the area.
Campbell came close to doubling Charlton's lead when he put
an angled shot just wide after showing blistering pace.
Charlton's victory saw them climb above Stockport into
fourth place and they now boast 17 clean sheets in the league.
Nathan Jones said it was 'a very tricky game but a wholly professional performance', singling out Lloyd Jones for praise: https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/sport/charlton-athletic-boss-jones-on-really-professional-win-over-crawley-town/
What airport workers are reading on the night shift: https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/sport/football/crawley-town-0-charlton-athletic-1-reds-winless-run-continues
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