Match Preview | Charlton Athletic (A)

The Valley

Philippe Clement’s side travel to The Valley to face Charlton Athletic this Saturday, October 31 (12.30pm KO) alongside 3,000 travelling fans. 

The Canaries will be looking to return turn around their recent performances after Kuryu Matsuki’s second-half penalty proved decisive in Saturday’s defeat to Portsmouth. 

The Opposition


Nathan Jones’ Charlton return The Valley following a 2-0 defeat away against Watford. 

Luca Kjerrumgaard opened the scoring in the 58th minute after a goalless first half at Vicarage Road. 

Jordan Zemura added a second in the 94th minute, lifting the ball over Arthur Okonkwo to secure victory for the Hornets. 

Charlton sit 17th in the table heading into Saturday’s clash following a winless run of eight games. 

 

Previous Encounters 


The Canaries last faced the Addicks at The Valley in March 2026, when Philippe Clement’s side secured a 1-0 victory. 

Pelle Mattsson scored the only goal after five minutes, curling an effort into the far corner. 

Paris Maghoma and Mathias Kvistgaarden also challenged Will Mannion, but Mattsson’s goal was enough to secure three points in London. 

Record 


Norwich have recorded 31 wins from the 85 meetings between the sides, winning all five of their last encounters. 

Record

Total

Norwich City wins

31

Draws 

19

Charlton Athletic wins

35

 

Connections 


Oliver Skipp could face his former club this weekend if selected for the Addicks. 

The midfielder spent the 2020/21 season on loan at Norwich from Tottenham Hotspur, playing a key role as City won the Championship title and returned to the Premier League. 

Skipp is spending the current campaign on loan at The Valley from Leicester City. 

Onel Hernández, another member of Norwich’s 2020/21 title winning squad, has also represented both clubs. 

The Cuban-born winger joined City in 2018 and spent seven years at the club, including two loan spells away from Carrow Road. 

Hernández made 210 appearances for the Canaries and scored 15 goals during his time in yellow and green. 

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Oliver Skipp

Ticket Information 


Tickets for Norwich City's Sky Bet Championship away trip to face Charlton Athletic are now sold out.  

The Canaries will be backed by 3,000 Yellows at The Valley on Saturday, October 24.  

There is no option for supporters to pay on the day. 

 

How to Follow 

 

Supporters can follow the match live with a £2.50 audio match pass for CanariesTV, available below, featuring exclusive commentary from BBC Radio Norfolk's Chris Goreham. 

The game will also be live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football.