Cambridge 0 – Charlton Athletic 2: Visitors at Abbey Stadium secure victory

Charlton Athletic’s 2-0 win over Cambridge Utd on Tuesday, was hard fought at Abbey Stadium. Cambridge had been hopeful of continuing their run after winning their previous two matches in the competition. The most recent was against the Wigan Athletic away (2-1), the other to Morecambe FC at home (2-1). Charlton Athletic, on the other hand, were beaten 3-2 in the previous match against Morecambe FC. After today’s result, Cambridge and Charlton Athletic sit 12th, (57 points) and 13th, (56 points), spots respectively, after 44 matches.

After a goalless first half, Charlton Athletic continued to pile on the pressure in the second and were rewarded, thanks to Corey Blackett-Taylor finding the net, at 73 minutes. They then scored again, increasing their advantage thanks to a goal from Conor Washington, 80 minutes in with a final score of 2-0.

For Cambridge, Paul Digby, Joe Ironside and Harvey Knibbs, came on for Liam O’Neil, Jack Lankester and Shilow Tracey. Charlton Athletic brought on Chuks Aneke and Diallang Jaiyesimi, to replace Jayden Stockley and Corey Blackett-Taylor.

The referee booked one player from Charlton Athletic, George Dobson.

Cambridge will next travel to Sunderland AFC, while Charlton Athletic will face Shrewsbury Town at home.