Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 Charlton: One goal makes difference for The Owls at home

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Sheffield Wednesday’s 1-0 win over Charlton Athletic on Saturday, was hard fought at Hillsborough Stadium. Both SWFC and Charlton Athletic arrived at the challenge after previous wins. SWFC were looking to pick up points, following a 1-0 victory against Milton Keynes Dons. Charlton Athletic, on the other hand, were able to continue their winning streak after a 1-0 win against Derby County in their last match. As it stands, SWFC and Charlton Athletic currently occupy 2nd and 14th spots in the table, with 7 points and 4 points respectively after 3 matches.

Following a goalless first half, SWFC piled on the pressure in the second, when Tyreeq Bakinson found the net at the 81 minute mark. The final result, SWFC 1, Charlton Athletic 0.

Substitutions for SWFC included George Byers, Lee Gregory, Tyreeq Bakinson, Reece James and Sylla Sow for Will Vaulks, Callum Paterson, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Jack Hunt and Barry Bannan, repectively. Charlton Athletic brought on Miles Leaburn, Jack Payne, Diallang Jaiyesimi, Charles Clayden and Conor McGrandles, to replace Jayden Stockley, Charlie Kirk, Corey Blackett-Taylor, Steven Sessegnon and Scott Fraser.

There were bookings for Sylla Sow from SWFC. For Charlton Athletic, Sean Clare saw yellow.

SWFC will next play Peterborough United away, with Charlton Athletic facing Plymouth Argyle at home.

Technical card:
Sheffield Wednesday:Will Vaulks (George Byers, min.58), Callum Paterson (Lee Gregory, min.58), Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Tyreeq Bakinson, min.59), Jack Hunt (Reece James, min.72) and Barry Bannan (Sylla Sow, min.80)
Charlton Athletic:Jayden Stockley (Miles Leaburn, min.62), Charlie Kirk (Jack Payne, min.62), Sean Clare, Corey Blackett-Taylor (Diallang Jaiyesimi, min.72), Steven Sessegnon (Charles Clayden, min.82) and Scott Fraser (Conor McGrandles, min.82)
Stadium:Hillsborough Stadium
Goals:Tyreeq Bakinson (1-0, min. 81)
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