Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Sunderland
Match Time & Date:
23/10/2021
16:00
Prediction: 3-1
Charlton
All eyes will be on Stadium of Light when Sunderland and Charlton Athletic square off against each other in what should be the League One derby. The Black Cats aim to overtake Plymouth in top position, and they are likely to go all guns blazing at the Red Robins. A man to watch in the home team will be Ross Stewart as he scored a brace in the 4-0 win over Crewe on Tuesday evening.
The capital club, on the other hand, aim to escape the relegation zone, but given their defensive displays in back-to-back losses to Accrington (2-3) and Lincoln (1-2), the underdogs are unlikely to grab something from Saturday’s showdown. Both Washington and Davison are pushing for a start for the visiting team. You should know that a win over Charlton will see Sunderland keep their 100% record intact at home ground.
Highlighted Player (Will Grigg):
Wighan Athletic striker Will Grigg became a viral sensation during the European Championship in France but the chances are any avid football fan will have been well aware of his goalscoring exploits even before 2016. The 27-year-old forward began his career at Stratford Town but it was in Walsall that the world took notice of his presence after 27 goals in 99 performances for the club.
He first came to prominence during the 2012/13 season when he was voted the club’s Player of the Season and Players’ Player of the Season, but a loan spell at Milton Keynes Dons during his rather unfortunate two-year spell over at Brentford proved crucial for his career.
The total of 20 goals in 44 appearances at Stadium MK was where Wigan Athletic noticed the Northern Ireland man and moved in to sign him on a three year contract for a £1 million fee in 2015. ‘Will Grigg’s on Fire’ was the hit song of the Euro 2016 even though the Northern Ireland striker ended up not getting a chance to make a bow in the tournament.
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.
