| 0' | The opening 45 minutes are now in progress. The ninth-round Championship match between Charlton and Bristol City gets underway at The Valley with a lunchtime kickoff. Both teams line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, promising a closely fought tactical encounter. Charlton are desperate to end a five-match winless streak, counting on forward Tyreece Campbell, who has scored four goals this season, to lead their attack. Bristol City, one point above Charlton in the table, arrive in confident form after beating Watford, with playmaker Rio Cardines, who has seven assists, leading their attack. Bristol City previously won this fixture 2-1 at The Valley earlier in the season, leaving Charlton in need of an urgent response. |
| 1' | Goal kick for Bristol City at The Valley. |
| 1' | Charlton Athletic are awarded a throw-in deep in Bristol City's half, close to the visitors' penalty area. |
| 2' | Ball goes out of play for a Bristol City goal kick. |
| 2' | Throw-in for Charlton Athletic in their own half. |
| 3' | Throw-in for Charlton Athletic in the half of Bristol City. |
| 3' | Tom Reeves awards the away team a throw-in. |
| 4' | Play remains under control as a Bristol City throw-in is given in their own half. |
| 4' | Throw-in for Bristol City at The Valley. |
| 4' | Throw-in Bristol City. |
| 5' | Bristol City's Brian De Keersmaecker takes a shot but fails to hit the target. Brian De Keersmaecker of Bristol City strikes a right-footed shot from 20 meters out, but it deflects and goes wide. |
| 6' | Free kick for Bristol City in their own half. |
| 7' | Charlton Athletic awarded a free kick in their own half. |
| 7' | Bristol City must be wary as Charlton Athletic have an attacking throw-in. |
| 8' | Goal! Charlton Athletic are leading after a strike from Karlan Grant. Tyreece Campbell assisted the goal to make it 1 - 0. From 10 meters out, Karlan Grant finds the net to put Charlton ahead 1-0 against Bristol City! Tyreece Campbell with the assist as the forward scores his second goal of the season with a low shot from his left foot. |
| 10' | Tom Reeves awards Charlton Athletic a goal kick. |
| 11' | Karlan Grant's attempt on goal for Charlton Athletic goes off target. Karlan Grant's right-footed shot from 20 meters in the center is deflected high and wide to the left. |
| 11' | Bristol City have a goal kick. |
| 11' | Charlton Athletic have been awarded a corner. Karlan Grant will take the corner as Charlton aim to build on their early advantage. |
| 13' | A corner has been given to Charlton Athletic by Tom Reeves. Josh Edwards places the ball in the corner area as Charlton seek to increase their early lead. |
| 13' | Throw-in for Charlton Athletic close to the penalty box. |
| 14' | Charlton Athletic awarded a throw-in in their own half. |
| 15' | Charlton Athletic will take a throw-in in Bristol City's territory. |
| 15' | Tom Reeves indicates a throw-in for Bristol City in Charlton Athletic's half. |
| 16' | Bristol City's Yu Hirakawa breaks free at The Valley. But the strike goes wide of the post. From just five meters out, Yu Hirakawa's right-footed shot goes wide of the right post! |
| 16' | The home team in London take a goal kick. |
| 17' | The home team in London take a goal kick. |
| 18' | Can Charlton Athletic advance the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Bristol City's half? |
| 19' | Tom Reeves awards Charlton Athletic a goal kick. |
| 19' | Bristol City launch an attack at The Valley but Dominic Ballard's header goes off target. Dominic Ballard meets George Tanner's cross centrally in the box, but his 10-meter header goes over the crossbar. |
| 20' | Charlton Athletic awarded a throw-in in their own half. |
| 21' | Ball goes out of play for a Bristol City goal kick. |
| 21' | A corner is awarded to Charlton Athletic. Karlan Grant will take the set-piece as Charlton look to extend their lead. |
| 21' | In London, Charlton Athletic's Micah Mbick has a shot from 10 meters out centrally, but his effort goes off target. |
| 22' | The home side will be taking a throw-in on the opposite side. |
| 23' | Tom Reeves indicates a free kick for Charlton Athletic in their own half. |
| 25' | Adam Randell of Bristol City takes a shot, but it goes off target. His left-footed strike from 20 meters out is deflected, going wide of the left post. |
| 25' | Bristol City are given a corner. Rio Cardines prepares to take the corner kick as Bristol City look to equalize. |
| 25' | A Bristol City attacker is fouled in the penalty area ... It's a penalty! Dominic Ballard is fouled inside the box, and referee Tom Reeves awards a penalty. Bristol City are awarded a penalty and a great opportunity to equalize! |
| 27' | Goal! The away team is awarded a penalty in London. Scott Twine converts to level the scoring at 1 - 1. Scott Twine scores from the penalty spot, his right-footed shot hitting the bottom right corner to make it 1-1. This is his third goal of the season. |
| 28' | Throw-in for Bristol City in the half of Charlton Athletic. |
| 29' | The home side will be taking a throw-in on the opposite side. |
| 30' | Tom Reeves awards Charlton Athletic a corner. Josh Edwards will take the corner kick as Charlton look to retake the lead. |
| 31' | Yu Hirakawa is caught offside for the away team. He misjudges his run into the half-space and is flagged for offside, stopping Bristol City's attack. |
| 32' | Tom Reeves awards Bristol City a corner. Rio Cardines takes the corner kick, looking to create a chance for Bristol City. |
| 32' | Tom Reeves awards the away team a throw-in. |
| 33' | Free kick for Charlton Athletic in their own half. |
| 34' | Throw-in for Bristol City at The Valley. |
| 34' | Throw-in for Bristol City in their own half. |
| 35' | Throw-in Bristol City. |
| 36' | Bristol City are awarded a corner by Tom Reeves. Rio Cardines places the ball in the quadrant, aiming to break down the Charlton defense from this set piece. |
| 36' | In London Bristol City attack through George Tanner. The finish is off target, however. George Tanner attempts a shot from 20 meters out in a central position, but his effort is deflected and goes wide of the target. |
| 36' | Play remains under control as a Bristol City throw-in is given in their own half. |
| 36' | Throw-in Charlton Athletic. |
| 37' | Tom Reeves awards the home team a throw-in. |
| 39' | Tom Reeves points to the spot for a Bristol City free kick in their own half. Bristol City earn a free kick in a dangerous central area 20 meters from goal. |
| 40' | Bristol City advance through Scott Twine, whose shot on goal is saved. His right-footed effort from 20 meters centrally towards the bottom-left corner is stopped. |
| 40' | Bristol City are awarded a corner. Rio Cardines moves to the quadrant to take the latest corner kick for Bristol City. |
| 41' | Charlton Athletic gains possession after being awarded a throw-in in their own half. |
| 41' | Throw-in for Charlton Athletic in their own half. |
| 42' | Free kick Bristol City. |
| 42' | Throw-in for Charlton Athletic at The Valley. |
| 43' | Tom Reeves indicates a throw-in for Charlton Athletic in Bristol City's half. |
| 44' | In London, a free kick has been awarded to the away team. |
| 45' | Bristol City awarded a throw-in in their own half. |
| 45' | Throw-in high up the field for Bristol City in London. |
| 45+1' | Throw-in for Bristol City at The Valley. |
| 45+2' | Charlton Athletic awarded a free kick in their own half. |
| 45+3' | Charlton Athletic have a dangerous throw-in. |
| 45+3' | Bristol City are in shooting range from this free kick. |
| 45+3' | The first-half has come to a close in London. The interval arrives with the score even at 1-1, after Scott Twine's penalty equalized Karlan Grant's early opener. Charlton started the half strongly, but Bristol City ended it on top, with Dominic Ballard winning a vital foul and Twine forcing a good save from a free-kick. Nathan Jones needs to tweak his tactics to get service to Grant, while Bristol City look to convert their pressure into a lead. |
| 46' | The second half has started at The Valley. The referee blows for the restart and the second half begins at The Valley! Charlton and Bristol City enter the second half level at 1-1, after a competitive first half where Grant's early goal was canceled out by Twine's penalty. Neither manager, Nathan Jones nor Michael Skubala, has made any substitutions at the break, sticking with their initial lineups to find a decisive goal. This Championship clash is delicately poised. Bristol City ended the first 45 minutes on the attack and will look to maintain that pressure. Charlton must regain their early rhythm and use their home support to regain control. Both sides are still in with a chance as the second half begins, with everything to play for. |
| 46' | Free kick for Bristol City in their own half. |
| 47' | Scott Twine of Bristol City attempts a shot, but it goes off target. Brian De Keersmaecker delivers a pass to Scott Twine in the center, but his right-footed shot from 10 meters goes wide of the left post! |
| 47' | Goal kick for Charlton Athletic at The Valley. |
| 47' | Bristol City will take a throw-in in Charlton's half. |
| 47' | Tom Reeves signals a free kick to Bristol City. |
| 48' | Charlton Athletic have a goal kick. |
| 49' | Charlton Athletic awarded a free kick in their own half. |
| 49' | Throw-in Bristol City. |
| 50' | Tom Reeves awards a free kick to Bristol City in their own defensive half. |
| 50' | Tom Reeves awards the away team a throw-in. |
| 50' | Charlton Athletic have a goal kick. |
| 51' | Play remains under control as a Bristol City throw-in is given in their own half. |
| 52' | Bristol City are attacking but Brian De Keersmaecker's effort goes wide of the target. George Tanner sets up Brian De Keersmaecker, but his left-footed shot from 10 meters is deflected and passes the right post. |
| 52' | Charlton Athletic awarded a free kick in their own half. |
| 52' | Tom Reeves signals a corner kick for Bristol City. Scott Twine is set to deliver the ball, aiming to capitalize on Bristol City's persistent attacking play for a potential goal. |
| 53' | The home team have replaced Micah Mbick with Kayne Ramsay. This is the first substitution made today by Nathan Jones. Charlton Athletic make a change in personnel, with Kayne Ramsay coming on to replace Micah Mbick, as directed by Nathan Jones. |
| 53' | Charlton Athletic's manager, Nathan Jones, is making his second substitution of the match. Ivan Mesik will come on in place of Josh Edwards. |
| 54' | Can Charlton Athletic advance the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Bristol City's half? |
| 55' | Throw-in for Charlton Athletic in their own half. |
| 57' | Free kick for Bristol City in the half of Charlton Athletic. |
| 58' | The home side will be taking a throw-in on the opposite side. |
| 58' | Bristol City will take a throw-in in Charlton's half. |
| 58' | Conor Coventry of Charlton Athletic strikes the ball but is unable to score. Conor Coventry's shot from 15 meters out in the half-space is saved by the goalkeeper. Conor Coventry's header for Charlton Athletic is close but is cleared by Bristol City's defense. Conor Coventry's powerful header for Charlton Athletic is dealt with by Bristol City's defense. |
| 59' | Goal kick for Bristol City at The Valley. |
| 60' | Throw-in for Charlton Athletic in the half of Bristol City. |
| 61' | Charlton Athletic are on the attack, and Tyreece Campbell takes a shot, although it does not hit the target. Tyreece Campbell attempts a shot from 20 meters out in the half-space, but the ball is deflected and goes wide of the goal. |
| 61' | Charlton Athletic have a throw-in deep in Bristol City's territory. Will they make the most of this opportunity? |
| 63' | Ivan Mesik of Charlton Athletic takes a shot, but it is off target. Ivan Mesik connects with Karlan Grant's pass in the center 15 meters out, but his right-footed attempt is deflected by a defender and goes wide. |
| 65' | Bristol City awarded a throw-in in their own half. |
| 65' | Cameron Pring comes on as a substitute for Yu Hirakawa for Bristol City. Bristol City make a change, sending on Cameron Pring to replace Yu Hirakawa. |
| 65' | Bristol City's Michael Skubala is making his second change of the game. Sam Greenwood is replacing Brian De Keersmaecker. Sam Greenwood comes onto the pitch for Bristol City, replacing Brian De Keersmaecker. |
| 66' | Bristol City awarded a throw-in in their own half. |
| 67' | The home team in London take a goal kick. |
| 68' | Tom Reeves indicates a throw-in for Bristol City in Charlton Athletic's half. |
| 69' | Tom Reeves awards a free kick to Bristol City in their own defensive half. |
| 69' | Billy Koumetio (Charlton Athletic) has been given a yellow card by Tom Reeves. Charlton's Billy Koumetio receives a yellow card from the referee for serious foul play, marking his first caution of the season with the score level at 1-1. |
| 70' | Tom Reeves awards Charlton Athletic a goal kick. |
| 70' | Throw-in for Bristol City in their own half. |
| 73' | Charlton Athletic have a throw-in deep in Bristol City's territory. Will they make the most of this opportunity? |
| 74' | Tom Reeves signals a free kick to Bristol City. |
| 76' | In London, Bristol City's Dominic Ballard advances forward and takes a shot, which is on target but saved. Dominic Ballard fires a shot from a central position 20 meters out, but the goalkeeper makes a save. |
| 77' | In London, Charlton Athletic's Tyreece Campbell drives forward with the ball. His shot is on target but it's saved. Tyreece Campbell meets Conor Coventry's cross and fires a low shot from 15 meters in the middle, but it is saved by the goalkeeper. Tyreece Campbell's effort for Charlton Athletic is saved by the goalkeeper. Tyreece Campbell advances towards goal for Charlton Athletic at The Valley. But the finish is unsuccessful. Tyreece Campbell's shot for Charlton Athletic is on target but does not result in a goal. |
| 77' | Tyreece Campbell of Charlton Athletic attempts a shot but misses the target. From 10 meters in the center, Tyreece Campbell strikes with his right foot, only to see his shot rebound off target. |
| 77' | In London Charlton Athletic attack through Karlan Grant. The finish is off target, however. Karlan Grant misses a clear chance for Charlton, sending his shot from 10 meters wide of the goal. Karlan Grant's attempt on goal for Charlton Athletic goes off target. Charlton Athletic are pressing forward but Karlan Grant's shot is off target. |
| 77' | Ball goes out of play for a Bristol City goal kick. |
| 77' | The home side make a substitution, with Charlie Kelman coming on for Miles Leaburn. This is the third substitution made today by Nathan Jones. Charlton look to inject new energy into their attack with the introduction of Charlie Kelman for Miles Leaburn. |
| 77' | Harvey Knibbs is brought on to replace Karlan Grant for the home team. Harvey Knibbs enters the action for Charlton, taking the place of goalscorer Karlan Grant as the Addicks hunt for a breakthrough. |
| 78' | Michael Skubala makes his third substitution of the game, with Gibson Osahumen Yah replacing Adam Randell at The Valley. In a late change, Bristol City bring on Gibson Osahumen Yah for Adam Randell. |
| 78' | Bristol City make their fourth substitution, with Elijah Adebayo replacing Scott Twine. Elijah Adebayo comes on for Bristol City, taking over from goalscorer Scott Twine. |
| 79' | Tom Reeves awards the away team a throw-in. |
| 79' | Throw-in for Bristol City at The Valley. |
| 80' | Free kick for Charlton Athletic in their own half. |
| 80' | Charlton Athletic gains possession after being awarded a throw-in in their own half. |
| 81' | Throw-in Charlton Athletic. |
| 82' | Charlton Athletic have a goal kick. |
| 83' | Tom Reeves indicates a free kick for Charlton Athletic in their own half. |
| 84' | Charlton Athletic gains possession after being awarded a throw-in in their own half. |
| 84' | At The Valley, Charlton Athletic's Charlie Kelman makes a break. But the strike goes wide of the post. From 10 meters in the center of the box, Charlie Kelman takes a shot, but it deflects off a defender and goes behind. Charlie Kelman of Charlton Athletic takes a shot but fails to find the target. |
| 86' | In London Bristol City attack through Dominic Ballard. The finish is off target, however. Dominic Ballard receives a pass from Jason Knight in the center, 20 meters out, but his left-footed shot hits a defender and drifts behind. |
| 86' | In London, a free kick has been awarded to the away team. |
| 87' | Throw-in for Bristol City at The Valley. |
| 88' | Can Charlton Athletic advance the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Bristol City's half? |
| 88' | The away team has a throw-in in the opposing half. |
| 88' | Throw-in for Charlton Athletic in the half of Bristol City. |
| 88' | Free kick Charlton Athletic. |
| 88' | Millenic Alli is brought on to replace Tyreece Campbell for the home team. Charlton introduce Millenic Alli in place of Tyreece Campbell as they search for a late, decisive breakthrough. |
| 89' | Bristol City must stay vigilant as they prepare to defend a tricky free kick taken by Charlton Athletic. Charlton earn a set piece in a central area, 20 meters from goal. |
| 90+1' | Charlton Athletic's Harvey Knibbs advances towards the goal at The Valley. But the finish is unsuccessful. From 20 meters out, Harvey Knibbs of Charlton Athletic takes a right-footed shot aimed at the top left corner, but the keeper makes the save. |
| 90+1' | Charlton Athletic are taking a corner from the right side. Danny McNamara is set to take the corner, providing Charlton with a significant chance to claim a late victory. |
| 90+2' | Charlton Athletic's Ivan Mesik is shown a yellow card for unsporting behavior. The scores are level at 1-1 when Ivan Mesik is cautioned. |
| 90+2' | Elijah Adebayo of Bristol City is given a first yellow card. Elijah Adebayo is booked for unsporting behavior, receiving his first caution of the season with the match tied at 1-1. |
| 90+3' | The visiting team substitutes Sam Bell for Dominic Ballard. Bristol City make a late change, with Sam Bell replacing Dominic Ballard. |
| 90+3' | Free kick for Bristol City in the half of Charlton Athletic. |
| 90+3' | Referee Tom Reeves signals offside against Bristol City's Elijah Adebayo. Elijah Adebayo is caught offside after a mistimed run through the middle, 25 meters from goal. |
| 90+3' | The whistle has gone to end the second half. The match finishes 1 - 1. The match ends in a 1-1 draw as the final whistle sounds at The Valley. Karlan Grant put the home side ahead early with a precise left-footed shot, before Scott Twine equalized from the penalty spot in the first half. Harvey Knibbs nearly secured a dramatic stoppage-time winner for Charlton, but Bristol City held on to earn a well-deserved Championship point away from home. |