Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Fleetwood
Match Time & Date:
02/10/2021
16:00
Prediction: 2-1
Charlton
Fleetwood and Charlton go head to head at Highbury Stadium in the League One round 11. The Cod Army have been playing some high-scoring games of late, with the team netting 11 goals in total in the previous four league fixtures, while conceding 9. Charlton defenders should have talented attacker Gerard Garner at bay as he scored a brace in the midweek draw, while Daniel Batty is pushing for his first start of the season.
The Red Robins, on the other hand, experienced all sorts of problems at the back in a 4-1 loss to Bolton, and seeing that Fleetwood have been impressive in front of goal of late, we are tempted to put our money on the hosts. All Washington, Gilbey, and Stockley could return to the starting XI as Nigel Adkins should opt to make changes to the team that suffered the midweek loss.
Highlighted Player (Glenn Whelan):
Probably one of the most underrated footballers in Premier League history, Glenn Whelan was born on 13 January 1982 in Dublin and he went on to enjoy a very successful career on club and international level.
Following spells with Manchester City, Bury and Sheffield Wednesday, the defensive midfielder found his peace at the Britannia Stadium, making over 250 Premier League appearances for Stoke City and keeping his place in the side under both Tony Pulis and Mark Hughes. Predominantly focused on doing the dirty defensive work and helping out the back four, Whelan never quite made the headlines for his style of play or quality of his displays, but remained an important player for both club and country.
The midfielder has so far made over 70 appearances for the Republic of Ireland national team, wearing the captain’s armband on several occasions, and starting all three group games at the Euro 2012 finals, while helping The Green Army qualify for the Euro 2016 as well.
Highlighted Team (Charlton):
Charlton Athletic are yet another capital club that will compete in the 2019/2020 Championship season. Founded back in 1905, the Red Robins welcome their opponents at the Valley, the stadium which can hold up to 28,111 spectators. Charlton Athletic wear red shirts and white shorts when playing on home soil, whereas black is the dominant colour of their away kit.
Winning of the 1946/1947 FA Cup trophy is considered the club’s biggest success. The Red Robins defeated Burnley 1-0 in the title game, with Chris Duffy scoring the winner for Jimmy Seed’s charges in extra-time.
Fellow capital clubs Crystal Palace and Millwall are regarded as Charlton’s fiercest rivals, whilst Samuel Bartram, who made 579 appearances for the club is one of the most famous footballers who played for the Valley outfit. The club based in London will compete in the English second tier in the 2019/2020 season following a three-year absence.
