Charlton vs Sheffield United

7 November 2026 · Championship · 2026/27 · Referee Matthew Corlett

Full time 2 – 1

Half-time: 1–1

Millenic Alli 12’
Matt Godden 79’

Jordan Ayew 25’

Match summary

Charlton beat Sheffield United 2-1. It was 1-1 at half-time.

Millenic Alli put Charlton ahead in the 12th minute, Jordan Ayew equalised with a header in the 25th minute, and Matt Godden won it in the 79th minute.

The chances backed that up: Charlton created 1.13 expected goals (xG) from 9 shots to Sheffield United's 0.81 from 13.

Charlton secured a 2-1 victory against Sheffield United in the Championship on matchday 15. The hosts edged possession with 51 percent to the visitors' 49 percent, and completed 354 passes compared to 340. Despite recording fewer shots with 9 to 13 and fewer shots on target with 2 to 7, Charlton outperformed their opponents on expected goals with 1.13 to 0.81. The match saw a higher shot volume from Sheffield United, who also registered 6 corners to Charlton's 1. Disciplinary action was frequent, resulting in 4 yellow cards for the hosts and 1 for the visitors, alongside 16 fouls committed by Charlton and 10 by Sheffield United.

The opening goal arrived in the 12th minute when Millenic Alli scored with a left foot shot to put Charlton ahead. Sheffield United equalised in the 25th minute through a Jordan Ayew header. A flurry of yellow cards followed before half-time, issued to Danny McNamara, Hamza Choudhury, Tyler Bindon, and Alan Mwamba. Substitutions were made across the second half by both managers. The decisive moment came in the 79th minute when substitute Matt Godden scored with a right foot shot, sealing the win for Charlton after a 1-1 scoreline at the interval.

Match stats

51% Possession 49%

9 Shots 13

2 Shots on target 7

1 Corners 6

50 Attacks 68

32 Dangerous attacks 41

355 Passes 340

72.1% Pass accuracy 67.1%

18 Tackles 18

16 Fouls 10

4 Yellow cards 1

1 Offsides 1

Key events

Charlton Sheffield United

Kick-off

4’

Jordan AyewShot on target

Millenic AlliLeft foot shot

1-0

12’

25’

Jordan AyewHeader

1-1

28’

Liam KitchingShot on target

Danny McNamaraFoul

32’

35’

Hamza ChoudhuryFoul

Tyler BindonFoul

36’

Alan MwambaFoul

38’

Half-time1-1

46’

Femi SerikiHamza Choudhury

Second half underway

51’

Mark McGuinnessFemi Seriki

Joe Rankin-CostelloFoul

60’

Harvey KnibbsAlan Mwamba

64’

Sonny CareyJoe Rankin-Costello

64’

69’

Harrison BurrowsShot on target

71’

Thomas CannonJordan Ayew

Matt GoddenCharlie Kelman

75’

Matt GoddenRight foot shot

2-1

79’

85’

Tahith ChongShot on target

85’

Kalvin PhillipsShot on target

Oliver SkippTyreece Campbell

87’

Tyrese CampbellKalvin Phillips

87’

Oliver ArblasterBen Brereton Díaz

90+8’

Sydie PeckShot on target

Full-time2-1

How the chances added up

Running total of expected goals (xG) for each side through the match. xG rates each chance by how often similar shots are scored. A goal is marked where it was scored.

Charlton 1.13 xGSheffield United 0.81 xG Goal

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Shot map

Every shot and where it was taken from.

Sheffield United attacking Charlton attacking

Size shows xG Goal On target Off target or blocked

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Player stats

Goalkeeper1 player


William Mannion	90′	6	1	23	–	–	–	–	–

Defenders5 players


Danny McNamara	90′	2	1	–	7	3	35	–	–	1
Tyler Bindon	90′	1	1	–	10	9	43	2	–	–
Billy Koumetio	90′	–	3	1	11	10	51	–	–	–	–
Amari'i Bell	90′	3	–	–	5	2	29	1	–	–	–
Joe Rankin-Costello Taken off	64′	2	–	–	3	1	13	2	–	–

Midfielders7 players


Conor Coventry	90′	–	–	65	–	–	2	1	4	1	1	–
Millenic Alli	90′	1	1	26	2	–	1	2	1	2	–	–
Alan Mwamba Taken off	64′	–	–	14	–	–	2	–	3	2	–
Tyreece Campbell Taken off	87′	–	–	22	1	–	1	–	3	3	2	–
Harvey Knibbs Came on as a substitute	26′	–	–	7	1	–	3	–	4	2	1	–
Sonny Carey Came on as a substitute	26′	–	–	12	–	–	–	1	2	–	–	–
Oliver Skipp Came on as a substitute	12′	–	–	3	–	–	1	–	2	–	1	–

Forwards2 players


Charlie Kelman Taken off	75′	–	–	2	–	0.12	–	–	2	1	7	–
Matt Godden Came on as a substitute	15′	1	–	1	1	0.31	–	–	–	–	4	–

Goalkeeper1 player


Michael Cooper	90′	0	2	36	1	–	–	–	–

Defenders6 players


Hamza Choudhury Taken off	45′	1	–	1	2	1	17	1	–	–
Japhet Tanganga	90′	3	1	1	6	2	47	–	–	–	–
Liam Kitching	90′	–	2	–	4	3	44	2	–	–	–
Harrison Burrows	90′	3	1	–	8	3	43	1	–	–	–
Femi Seriki Came on as a substituteTaken off	44′	–	–	–	1	–	3	–	–	–	–
Mark McGuinness Came on as a substitute	39′	–	–	–	4	4	14	–	–	–	–

Midfielders5 players


Tahith Chong	90′	–	–	16	1	–	5	3	7	–	2	–
Sydie Peck	90′	–	–	33	–	–	1	1	7	1	2	–
Kalvin Phillips Taken off	87′	–	–	40	1	–	–	3	5	–	1	–
Romelle Donovan	90′	–	–	17	3	–	–	–	6	3	4	–
Oliver Arblaster Came on as a substitute	12′	–	–	8	–	–	2	–	2	–	–	–

Forwards4 players


Jordan Ayew Taken off	71′	1	–	3	2	0.27	–	1	6	2	8	–
Ben Brereton Díaz Taken off	87′	–	–	–	–	–	–	1	1	1	7	–
Thomas Cannon Came on as a substitute	19′	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	2	–
Tyrese Campbell Came on as a substitute	12′	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	1	–	5	–

Came on Taken off Sent off Red is the most in that position for the team

Every player who took the pitch, starters first and then substitutes. A dash means none. xG and xA are expected goals and assists.

Before kick-off

Charlton win 23% Avg odds 4.07 Our estimate 28%

Draw 26% Avg odds 3.56 Our estimate 29%

Sheffield United win 51% Avg odds 1.85 Our estimate 43%

Chances implied by the average closing odds, with the bookmaker margin removed. Our estimate is the figure from before kick-off. How our figures work.

Form going into the game

Charlton D L L L L

Sheffield United L W D W W

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Previous and next meeting

Previous meeting: Charlton 1-0 Sheffield United, 17 Jan 26 Next meeting: Sheffield United vs Charlton, 30 Jan 27 (upcoming) All Charlton vs Sheffield United meetings

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