Charlton v Wrexham Match Report & Stats: 2-2 – Late Drama as Godden Secures Draw for Charlton
| Competition | League One |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, 26 October 2023 |
| Teams | Charlton Athletic v Wrexham |
| Final Score | 2-2 (Draw) |
Charlton and Wrexham played out an entertaining 2-2 draw at The Valley, with a late penalty from Charlton’s Matt Godden rescuing a point for the home side. Both teams showcased their defensive resilience early on but ultimately traded goals in a high-stakes second half.
Charlton v Wrexham Match Report
Wrexham opened the scoring in the 16th minute courtesy of an own goal from Charlton’s Conor Coventry. Charlton managed to equalise through a smart header by Macauley Gillesphey from Joe Edwards' cross in the 23rd minute, ensuring the teams went into the break level.
In the second half, Wrexham regained the lead in the 72nd minute with a well-taken strike from Aaron Cannon. However, Charlton pressed hard for an equaliser, and their persistence paid off when Matt Godden converted a penalty deep into stoppage time, salvaging a point in a dramatic finish.
Key Moments
- 16' – Goal (Wrexham): An unfortunate own goal by Charlton’s Coventry put Wrexham ahead early on.
- 23' – Goal (Charlton): Gillesphey equalises with a header from Edwards’ cross.
- 72' – Goal (Wrexham): Aaron Cannon finds the net to give Wrexham the lead again.
- 90+7' – Penalty (Charlton): Matt Godden scores from the spot to level the game at 2-2 in the dying moments.
Stats at a Glance
| Statistic | Charlton | Wrexham |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 57% | 43% |
| Goal Attempts | 19 | 14 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 2 |
| Corners | 6 | 2 |
| Fouls | 14 | 12 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 4 |
Lineups
Charlton Athletic (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: Mannion
- Defenders: Watson, Mitchell, Gillesphey, Edwards
- Midfielders: Docherty (C), Coventry, Anderson, Berry, Campbell
- Forward: Godden
Substitutes: Edmonds-Green, Leaburn, Hylton, Taylor, Small
Wrexham (5-3-2)
- Goalkeeper: Okonkwo
- Defenders: Barnett, Cleworth, Scarr, O'Connor, McClean (C)
- Midfielders: Rathbone, Dobson, Lee
- Forwards: Palmer, Mullin
Substitutes: Cannon, Faal, Revan, Vidigal, James
Pre-Match Predictions Review
- Under 2.5 Goals
❌ Incorrect – With a total of four goals, the match exceeded the prediction of a low-scoring encounter. - Close Battle Expected
✅ Correct – Both teams focused on solid defending, though the match opened up in the latter stages, particularly with the late equaliser. - Wrexham to Keep a Clean Sheet
❌ Incorrect – Wrexham's early lead was eventually cancelled out by Charlton’s resilience, with the hosts scoring twice.
While Wrexham’s organised defence held firm initially, Charlton’s relentless pressure ultimately paid off. The late penalty underlined the intensity of the encounter, leaving both teams with a share of the points in a competitive League One matchup.
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