Huddersfield v Charlton Match Report & Stats: 2-1 – Kasumu Secures Victory for Terriers
November 23, 2024 at 6:45 pm GMT+0
| Competition | League One |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, 23rd November 2024 |
| Teams | Huddersfield Town v Charlton Athletic |
| Final Score | 2-1 |
Huddersfield v Charlton Match Report
Huddersfield Town overcame Charlton Athletic in a closely contested 2-1 victory at the John Smith's Stadium. The win highlighted Huddersfield’s superior creativity and attacking depth, with David Kasumu’s decisive second-half strike proving the difference. Charlton, despite their defensive grit, struggled to create meaningful chances and played the final minutes with ten men after Corey Blackett-Taylor's late dismissal.
The Terriers dominated possession (67%) and dictated much of the game, exploiting width through wing-backs Mickel Miller and Brodie Spencer. Charlton, while organised at the back, were undone by moments of quality, including Matty Pearson’s early header and Kasumu's well-taken winner.
Charlton's equaliser came from the penalty spot, converted confidently by Matt Godden after a defensive mix-up. However, their lack of cutting-edge creativity was evident, as they managed just one shot on target all game.
Key Moments
- 13' – Goal! Matty Pearson headed home from a Mickel Miller cross to give Huddersfield an early lead.
- 32' – Penalty! Charlton were awarded a penalty for a handball, and Matt Godden coolly converted to level the score.
- 36' – Greg Docherty received a straight red card for a reckless challenge, leaving Charlton to finish with ten men.
- 63' – Goal! David Kasumu restored Huddersfield’s lead, finishing sharply after being set up by Herbie Kane.
Stats at a Glance
| Statistic | Huddersfield | Charlton |
|---|---|---|
| Expected Goals (xG) | 0.90 | 1.41 |
| Possession | 67% | 33% |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 1 |
| Goal Attempts | 13 | 8 |
| Corners | 5 | 7 |
| Fouls | 7 | 13 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
Lineups
Huddersfield Town (3-5-2)
- Goalkeeper: Chapman
- Defenders: Pearson, Lees (C), Lonwijk
- Midfielders: Spencer, Wiles, Kane, Kasumu, Miller
- Forwards: Healey, Koroma
Substitutions:
Helik (32'), Radulovic (45+3'), Turton (64'), Marshall (64')
Charlton Athletic (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: Maynard-Brewer
- Defenders: Edmonds-Green, Mitchell, Gillesphey, Edwards
- Midfielders: Coventry, Docherty (C), Anderson, Small
- Forwards: Leaburn, Godden
Substitutions:
Campbell (66'), Ahadme (74'), Hylton (80'), Berry (80')
Pre-Match Predictions: Evaluated
- Huddersfield to win to nil (2/1)
❌ – While Huddersfield won, Charlton scored through a penalty, breaking the clean sheet prediction. - Huddersfield's creativity to shine
✅ – With Kane and Kasumu pivotal in the midfield, Huddersfield's creative edge was apparent. - Charlton's lack of attacking flair to hinder them
✅ – Despite equalising via a penalty, Charlton failed to register meaningful threats from open play.
Summary: While Huddersfield’s win matched expectations, the clean sheet prediction fell short. Charlton’s struggles in attack and Huddersfield's dominance in creativity stood out.
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