Today's opponents, Carlisle United, have new American owners, a takeover warmly welcomed by supporters who see it as a major boost: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67501658
However, boss Paul Simpson thinks it could be a distraction for his players who have only won once in their last five outings: https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/carlisle-boss-wary-of-distraction-ahead-of-charlton-clash/
Historically Carlisle has been a place where we have secured promotion: https://www.castrust.org/2023/11/can-another-operation-brunton-cure-the-winter-blues/
Nearly 1,000 Addicks will be making the journey north with one train already cancelled.