Charlton Athletic 1-0 Oxford United: Addicks get first win in seven games

Charlton Athletic claimed a much-needed win over Oxford United at The Valley to end their six-match winless run in the Championship.

After a goalless first half in which Oxford goalkeeper Jamie Cumming made several key saves, the hosts finally broke the deadlock late on through two substitutes.

Tyreece Campbell teed up fellow substitute Charlie Kelman, who turned smartly on the edge of the box before firing low into the corner.

Despite there being nine minutes added on, the U’s were unable to find a way past Charlton, with Nathan Jones’ side managing to hold on for a timely three points.

Charlton striker Tanto Olaofe mentioned earlier in the week how his team’s 1-1 draw at Birmingham City could be a “turning point” after a difficult spell in which the Addicks suffered five straight losses in the league, plummeting them to 17th in the table.

Oxford have also had a tricky few weeks and went into the game having won just once in their past nine matches.

Charlton had the better of the first half, with Olaofe and Sonny Carey both denied by Cumming with wideman Carey particularly causing Oxford problems down the left hand side.

Gary Rowett’s Oxford did threaten after the break, with Michal Helik going close twice from set pieces, but Campbell’s introduction turned the game.

The 22-year-old injected pace and purpose into Charlton’s attack when he came on for Rob Apter on the 73rd minute, and his clever touch created the space for Kelman’s decisive strike.

Oxford pushed forward late on and won a series of corners during the lengthy period of added time but a resolute Charlton defence held firm to get themselves back to winning ways for only the second time since late October.