MATCH PREVIEW | Charlton v Cambridge United

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The Addicks return to The Valley on Boxing Day to host Cambridge United  (KO 3pm GMT).

Nathan Jones’ side will look to continue their momentum, keeping three consecutive league clean sheets and recording an emphatic 5-0 win in their last outing against Northampton Town.

Click here to purchase your tickets for Thursday’s fixture.

TEAM NEWS

Asked for the latest on Chuks Aneke, Jones said: "Hopefully over Christmas we'll have him back and he can provide that impact again."

THE OPPOSITION 

Garry Monk’s side sit 22nd in the Sky Bet League One standings having picked up just four wins from 20 outings this season.

The U’s will look to bounce back from a heavy 4-0 defeat at home to Huddersfield Town on Friday night.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

The two sides have locked horns on 25 previous occasions with the Addicks winning nine, the U’s seven and the remaining nine meetings resulting in draws.

Charlton ran out 2-1 victors when the sides last met in the Vertu Trophy back in September 2024.

MATCH OFFICIALS

David Rock will control proceedings on Thursday.

Rock will be assisted by Jonathon Block and Alex Bradley, while Ryan Head has been appointed as the Fourth Official.

OTHER INFO

Fans are advised that the below roads around the ground will be closed from 2.15pm until just after kick-off on Thursday:

  • Floyd Road
  • Harvey Gardens
  • Valley Grove

The Fan Zone will be open for supporters to enjoy from 11.30am, as will Bartram's and the Meantime Fans’ Bar. A £5 early bird offer is available on Grolsch between 11.30am and 1pm.

Addicks outside of the UK and Ireland can watch all of the action live on CharltonTV, while those inside the UK and Ireland can enjoy live audio commentary from Terry Smith, Greg Stubley and Steve Brown. Click here to purchase your CharltonTV pass.

Fans can buy Valley Gold Jackpot tickets online for the fixture. For every £1 spent on a Jackpot ticket, half goes to the club’s academy to help produce the stars of the future, while the other half goes to the two winners of a cash prize.

Click here to be in with a chance of winning up to £2,000.

Visiting The Valley for the first time? Click here to read the club's Visitors' Guide.

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