Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Northampton
Match Time & Date:
24/10/2020
10:00 AM
Prediction: 1-1
Charlton
Northampton Town and Charlton Athletic go head to head at Sixfields Stadium on day 8 of the 2020/21 League One campaign. The Cobblers aim to build on a 2-1 win over Swindon Town, but beating the in-form capital club behind closed doors is easier said than done. Winger Danny Rose, who opened his goalscoring account in the midweek clash, is likely to keep his place in the starting XI for the hosts.
The Red Robins, on the other hand, have been impressive at the back of late, with the team eyeing their fourth consecutive clean sheet in the League One. Considering that the visitors are likely to rely on their rock-solid defence in Saturday’s clash, we believe that punters can find value in betting on under 2.5 goals. It has to be noted that under 2.5 goals have been netted in each of Charlton’s last five games in all competitions.
Highlighted Player (Jonny Williams):
Jonathan Williams is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for the Wales National Team and Charlton Athletic. Born on the 9th of October 1993, the Turnbridge local joined Crystal Palace's youth academy in 2002 and after impressive displays with the reserve team, signed a professional contract with the club in 2011.
He made his first professional appearance for the Eagles on the 16th of August, coming on a substitute in a game against Coventry City. Williams then scored his maiden professional goal a month later in a League Cup game against Wigan Athletic. In total, the dynamic midfielder spent eight years at Palace, making 70 appearances in all competitions for the club. He also had loan spells at Ipswich, Nottingham Forest, Milton Keynes Dons, and Sunderland during that time. On the 4th of January, 2019, the 26-year old joined current club Charlton on an initial six-month deal before rejoining them for the 18/19 season.
Internationally, Williams has capped for Wales under-17, under-18, and under-19 teams before progressing to Wales's senior squad on the 3rd of October, 2011. He made his international debut on the 22nd of March, 2013, as a second-half substitute against Scotland.
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.
