Follow live coverage as Charlton Athletic face Southampton in the Championship today. An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.

In-form Southampton thrash Charlton in the Championship, scoring five times in the first half in a game where all the goals came in the first 45 minutes.

Charlton manager Nathan Jones said that his side gave too much respect to their opponents as Southampton left the Valley with a 5-1 victory.

The restructuring of the women’s pyramid has placed Charlton in an even stronger position. With two automatic promotion slots and a third via a play-off, the pathway to the WSL has become more accessible — and Charlton are timing their upward trajectory perfectly.

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Charlton Athletic were humbled 5-1 by Southampton as all six goals in the game were scored in the first 45 minutes.

NATHAN JONES was on the receiving end of a brutal chant from Southampton fans after his Charlton side took a hammering in the first half. The Addicks were torn apart in the opening 45 minutes by

Report and free match highlights from the Sky Bet Championship match between Charlton Athletic and Southampton at The Valley on Saturday; Ryan Manning, Adam Armstrong, Caspar Jander and a Finn Azaz brace seal stunning win for Saints.

The Toon teenagers face their French counterparts at the Stade Françis Turcan, home of FC Martigues, targeting a victory to keep their hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages alive after four

Charlton Athletic are preparing to push for a permanent deal for James Bree when his loan from Southampton expires in January.