Here’s how our U21s line-up against Wigan Athletic this afternoon: MacLorg, Cann, Fullah, Kedwell (c), Hunter, Enslin, Rylah, Mwamba, Mbick, Casey, Huke Subs: Bower, Sadler, Wales, Davies, Adepoju
11’ GOALLLLLLL! WE’RE IN FRONT! Kai Enslin slides in Pat Casey, who coolly slots home to open his account for the season!
22’ GOALLLLLLL! IT'S TWO! Alan Mwamba rolls the ball inside to Ibrahim Fullah, who cuts inside his man and arrows a wonderful right foot shot into the corner from 20 yards out!
60’ GOALLLLLLL! IT'S THREE! Henry Rylah flashes a ball across goal, and Ryan Huke arrives at the back post to turn it home
68’ Goal for Wigan Athletic U21s. Tom Costello converts from the spot after he was brought down by Lennon MacLorg
Here’s how our U21s line-up against Barnsley this afternoon: Trialist A; Asiimwe, Gough (c), Hunter; Rylah, Kedwell, Mwamba, Huke, Enslin; Casey, Mbick Subs: MacLorg, Hobden, Bower, Fullah, Trialist
Charlton’s U21s made it two wins from two to start the season, comfortably beating Barnsley U21s 4-0 in Yorkshire on Tuesday. The young Addicks were on top from the very start, Henry Rylah crashing the ball against the bar in the opening stages after he was played through by Alan Mwamba. In the 32nd minute, a Barnsley side who were already under siege had their task made even harder when a trialist defender was dismissed for a poor challenge on Nathan Asiimwe. Charlton would make their dominance count, although not until the second half. The breakthrough finally came in the 49th minute through some excellent play from Ryan Huke. The midfielder picked the ball up in his own half and drove forward, laying the ball left to Micah Mbick. Huke continued his run into the box, and was found with a lovely return ball from the striker, before he dispatched the ball beyond goalkeeper Kieren Flavell. Suddenly the Addicks were flying, doubling their lead two minutes later through Huke again. Rylah broke free down the right and pulled the ball back to Patrick Casey, who hit a first-time shot towards goal. His effort may have been heading wide, but Huke was on hand to turn the ball in from close range. Remarkably, two minutes after that it was three through a near carbon copy of the first goal. Casey was the scorer this time, exchanging the ball with Mbick before firing high past Flavell at his near post. The rout was completed in the 57th minute, when Mwamba won the ball back in midfield and strode forward. His through ball for Rylah inside the area took the ball wide, but it was no problem for the winger, who struck his first-time shot past the goalkeeper from the tight angle. The goal rounded off an impressive eight-minute period for the Addicks in which they scored four goals, and Chris Lock’s side played out the rest of the game in comfortable fashion. Next up for the U21s is Hull City at home on Tuesday. Charlton: Trialist A; Asiimwe, Gough (c) (Bower 76), Hunter; Rylah (Trialist B 64), Kedwell, Mwamba, Huke, Enslin (Hobden 64); Casey, Mbick (Fullah 76) Sub (not used): MacLorg Goals: Huke 49, 51, Casey 53, Rylah 57
Charlton’s U21s are in action at The Valley on Tuesday afternoon when they host Hull City in their third game of the season (KO 2pm BST). Tickets are on sale for the match and cost just £3 for adults and £2 for O65s and U18s. Click here to purchase yours now. Valley Gold members and 2024/25 men's season-ticket holders can gain free admission. Chris Lock’s side are looking to make it three wins from three, having put four past both Wigan Athletic and Barnsley in their opening two fixtures. In particular, midfielder Ryan Huke has impressed with three goals - including two of the four quickfire goals which saw off Barnsley last week. Supporters can also watch every kick of the action live on CharltonTV as part of their monthly or annual subscription, or you can purchase a one-off match pass for £5 by clicking here. CharltonTV will be providing single-camera coverage of the game, with replays, and commentary from Terry Smith. Fans can also follow live updates of the clash via @CharltonAcademy on X, and read a full match report on the club website following the fixture. I am going to this one, so will report back.
Here’s how our U21s line up against Hull City at The Valley this afternoon: Trialist A; Hunter, Bower, Mitchell; Asiimwe, Kedwell (c), Mwamba, Huke, Enslin; Rylah, Mbick Subs: Trialist B, Toure, Trialist C
