Following Saturday’s successful curtain-raiser at Wigan Athletic, the Addicks are back in action on Tuesday as they host Birmingham City in the first round of the Carabao Cup.
The match will see Nathan Jones’ side take to The Valley’s brand-new hybrid-stitched Desso pitch for the very first time in a competitive fixture.
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Matty Godden (hamstring) missed Saturday’s game at Wigan with a slight knock and fellow striker Miles Leaburn (hamstring) remains on the road to recovery from the injury he sustained last term.
Lee Buchanan (calf) and Alfie Chang (knee) are both expected to miss out for the visitors, while new arrival Willum Willumsson (knee) is also an injury doubt after being forced off in Saturday's season-opener.
The Blues finished 22nd in the Championship last season and were relegated to Sky Bet League One, but have spent big on 10 new signings this summer in an attempt to get back to the second tier at the first time of asking.
A late penalty from former Addick Alfie May rescued a point for Chris Davies’ side in their opening league game against Reading on Saturday.
The sides have met 66 times prior to tonight's meeting, with the Addicks having won 24, Blues 21 and the remaining 21 clashes resulting in draws.
Their last encounter came in July 2020 when a stoppage-time equaliser from Lukas Jutkiewicz salvaged a point for the Blues at St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park.
Alex Chilowicz will be the referee on Tuesday night. He will be supported by assistant referees Andrew Hickman and Daniel Bonneywell, as well as Fourth Official Aaron Farmer.
The Addicks will be wearing their brand-new home kit for the very first time in a competitive fixture. The kit is available to purchase in the club shop or online here.
Tickets are still on sale for Tuesday’s cup clash and are available for as little as £15 for adults, £10 for O65s and U21s, and just £1 for U11s. Click here to purchase your tickets.
Bartram’s will open its doors to supporters from 5.30pm. The Meantime Fans’ Bar will not be open for this fixture.
