TEAM NEWS | Ulvestad returns for Boxing Day fixture

George Jones reports from Stadium MK

Fredrik Ulvestad regains his place in Charlton’s starting XI for this afternoon’s Boxing Day clash at Milton Keynes Dons.

The midfielder replaces Adam Chicksen, as the Addicks make one change.

Dillon Phillips keeps his place in goal. A back four of Ezri Konsa, Patrick Bauer, Jorge Teixeira and Morgan Fox will play in front of him and, ahead of them, Ulvestad, Andrew Crofts and captain Johnnie Jackson will make up a midfield trio.

Ademola Lookman switches to a wide position, with Nicky Ajose occupying the opposite flank, and Josh Magennis leads the line.

MK Dons: Martin, Lewington (c), Walsh, Upson, Carruthers, Bowditch, Reeves, B Williams, Agard, Downing, Maynard.

Subs: Nicholls, C Williams, Hendry, Powell, Aneke, Furlong, Tshimanga.

Charlton: Phillips, Konsa, Teixeira, Bauer, Fox, Jackson (c), Crofts, Ulvestad, Lookman, Ajose, Magennis.

Subs: Mitov, Johnson, Chicksen, Foley, Aribo, Botaka, Ahearne-Grant.