Match Preview: City vs Charlton Athletic

City are back in action at the LNER Stadium this weekend - welcoming Charlton Athletic in Sky Bet League One on Saturday 8 October (3pm KO).

All the key information that you need to know ahead of the game can be found in this match preview.

TICKET INFORMATION

Tickets are available to purchase on the day of the game from the ticket office, with no price increase in place. 

Alternatively, supporters can secure your seat online by clicking HERE!

MATCH COVERAGE

Imps supporters who are unable to make it to the LNER Stadium can follow the action with regular updates on the club’s official Twitter page. You will also be able to catch updates on other social media platforms including Facebook and Instagram.

iFollow Imps subscribers can also watch all the reaction, including post-match interviews and match highlights. 

International fans can purchase a match pass to watch the game live. Alternatively, UK-based supporters can listen to live match commentary using an iFollow Imps audio pass - which can be bought HERE

CHARLTON ATHLETIC

Nickname: The Addicks

Founded: 1905

Stadium: The Valley

Head coach: Ben Garner

Top scorer: Miles Leaburn, Scott Fraser (three goals)

League position: 16th

LAST TIME OUT

Bolton Wanderers 2-0 Imps

Sky Bet League One

Imps: Rushworth, Poole ©, Jackson, Garrick (Mandroui 65’), O’Connor, House (Oakley-Boothe 78’), Sorensen (Sanders 65’), Eyoma, Roughan, Virtue, Diamond. Subs (not used): Wright, Vernam, Robson, Gallagher.

Colchester United 2-1 Charlton Athletic 

Papa Johns Trophy

Charlton: Harness, Clare (Lavelle 46’), Ness, Thomas, Chin, Morgan, Forster-Caskey, McGrandles, Payne (Clayden 86’), Blackett-Taylor (Kanu 77’), Jaiyesimi (Campbell 43’). Subs (not used): Kone, Williams, Casey.

LEAGUE FORM

Imps: DLWWL

Charlton: LDDLD

KENNEDY’S THOUGHTS

Hear from the head coach below…

MATCH OFFICIALS

Referee: Robert Lewis

Assistant referee: Richard Woodward

Assistant referee: Bradley Hall

Fourth official: Abbas Khan

Secure your seat for Saturday’s clash against Charlton Athletic HERE.