Calling all footie fans, get pumped for some Friday night football frenzy as Charlton Athletic gets set to take on Bristol Rovers at the Memorial Stadium. It’s going to be a showdown of epic proportions that you definitely don’t want to miss (kickoff at 7:45pm GMT)!
The Addicks are itching for a win after getting smacked with a 1-0 defeat by Leyton Orient on Boxing Day. But have no fear, fans from all over, you can catch all the heart-stopping action live on CharltonTV. So, grab your snacks and get ready to root for your beloved team.
Recovering from a little knee trouble, Lucas Ness is ready to hit the pitch again. But sadly, Harry Isted, Conor McGrandles, Terry Taylor, Panutche Camará, Chuks Aneke, and Miles Leaburn won’t be joining in on the fun due to various knocks and strains. And for the home team, Bristol Rovers, they’ll be missing out on Jordan Rossiter and Luke McCormick due to knee and ankle injuries.
Currently sitting two spots and two points ahead of Charlton in the Sky Bet League One table, Bristol Rovers mean business. Matt Taylor’s squad will be riding high on confidence after their epic 2-1 win over league leaders Portsmouth, with Luke Thomas sealing the deal with a 94th-minute goal. This match is going to have you on the edge of your seat for sure!
The history between Charlton and Bristol Rovers is chock full of drama, with 69 past clashes resulting in an even split – the Addicks winning 25, the Pirates winning 25, and 19 ending as draws. But let’s not forget the last faceoff in August when Bristol Rovers nabbed a 2-1 win thanks to a jaw-dropping 98th-minute goal from McCormick. Could it be payback time for Charlton in this rematch?
Keeping order on the field will be the one and only Neil Hair, who has quite the reputation, dishing out 48 yellow cards and four red cards in the 14 games he’s reffed this season. He’ll have his trusty assistants Thomas Harty and Sean Rothwell by his side, with Elliott Swallow taking up the role of Fourth Official.
For all you eager beavers out there, tickets for Friday’s match at the Memorial Stadium are all snatched up, but fret not! You can still catch all the excitement live on CharltonTV. So, snag your match pass and get ready for a football face-off that’s sure to have you on the edge of your seat. Let the games begin!
