The international break has seen England’s top two divisions take a break this weekend, which gives the lower leagues a chance to take centre-stage and a mouth-watering League One clash awaits on Monday evening as Charlton look to maintain their unbeaten start against Sheffield Wednesday at the Valley.
Chris Powell’s new-look Addicks side, which boasts 18 new signings from the end of last term, has made a strong start to the campaign as they are yet to taste defeat in five outings.
And, three points against Gary Megson’s Owls will see them return to joint-top spot alongside MK Dons and Sheffield United, while victory by four clear goals (40/1 Charlton 4-0 Correct Score) will see them top of the pile by 10pm on Monday night.
Charlton have played only two league matches on home soil so far and have picked up four points from a possible six, although Powell will feel they should still be boasting a 100 per cent record after they threw away a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Scunthorpe last time out.
But a recent 2-1 Carling Cup win against Championship side Reading tells you that the Londoners could well be a force to be reckoned with this season.
Powell will have a strong side to pick from but will no doubt be hoping that his influential striker Bradley Wright-Phillips (11/8 Anytime Goalscorer) can overcome the knee problem which ruled him out of last week’s 2-1 win at Bury.
The former Manchester City forward has scored two goals in three games and provided three assists so far and he will provide a big threat to the Owls’ backline, which has conceded four goals in their two League One away games this season.
Megson’s side come into the game after a mixed start to the season in which they have won all three games at Hillsborough, but are pointless from two outings on the road.
Therefore it will be a tough ask for the South Yorkshire men to break their duck against Charlton on Monday (11/4 Away 90 Minutes).
However, their attack will be bolstered by pre-transfer deadline day signing Ryan Lowe from Bury.
The hitman scored seven goals in as many games for the Shakers, including one against the Addicks, so Megson will be hoping he can repeat that feat on his debut, while fellow new signing Daniel Kasnik could also feature at some point.
Weighing up the recent form of the two sides going into the clash, everything points towards a home victory with a repeat of last season’s 1-0 win for the Addicks (6/1 Correct Score) a distinct possibility.
However, we feel there could be a few more goals in this game given the quality of the attacking players that will be on show in both line ups.
Prediction: Charlton Home 90 Minutes @ Evens
Value Bet: Charlton 3-2 Correct Score @ 25/1
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