Charlton Athletic vs Doncaster Rovers
19th September 1500hrs
Football – England – EFL League One
Pick 1-1 Draw
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 6/1 odds taken 0904 GMT, Friday 18 September
Charlton Athletic and Doncaster Rovers go head-to-head at The Valley in EFL League One action on Saturday. The Addicks, who were relegated from the EFL Championship last term, kicked off their season with an away win. Can Lee Bowyer’s boys make it six points from an available six this weekend? For the best betting odds and tips, check out our betting preview.
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Charlton Athletic Preview – Addicks to make it back-to-back league wins?
Charlton Athletic had a tough 2019-20 season in the EFL Championship, missing out on survival by a single point. The Addicks won 12, drew 12 and lost 22 times. Athletic lost four and drew two of their last six, which ultimately cost them their place in the 2020-21 Championship.
Charlton have no desires to stay in League One for long, though. The London side started their season with a solid win at Crewe Alexandra last Saturday. First-half goals from Alfie Doughty and Conor Washington proved to be enough for a comfortable 2-0 away victory.
They also beat Swindon Town 3-1 on the road in the Carabao Cup. However, they were knocked out of that competition by Premier League side West Ham United in midweek, losing 3-0 at the London Stadium.
Charlton are one of the bookies’ favourites for promotion this season. Athletic have started well, and six points from a possible six will be just what the doctor ordered at The Valley after the heartache of relegation.
Doncaster Rovers Preview – Can Donny leave London with a positive result?
Doncaster Rovers’ 2020-21 season got up and running with a 3-2 loss to Championship side Blackburn Rovers in the first round of the EFL Cup two weeks ago. In League One last weekend, Rovers drew 1-1 with MK Dons at the Keepmoat Stadium.
Doncaster narrowly missed out on a place in the League One play-offs last term. They played just 34 times as the season was cut short, finishing six points behind Fleetwood Town, who took the final play-off position. Donny won 15, fell to ten defeats and drew nine times.
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Doncaster are the underdogs in this one at 5/2, but Darren Moore’s side will fancy their chances of picking up a positive result in the capital.
Charlton Athletic vs Doncaster Rovers Betting Advice
In the 2018-19 season, Charlton and Doncaster met five times across various competitions. They squared off home and away in the league, met once in the FA Cup and played twice in the League One play-offs. They were very evenly matched, with the Addicks winning the play-off semi-final on penalties after a 4-4 aggregate draw.
Key Facts – Charlton Athletic vs Doncaster Rovers Betting Tip
- Charlton & Doncaster met five times in the 2018-19 season
- Donny won 3-2 at The Valley in a play-off game when they last met, though Charlton went through on penalties
- The Addicks are priced at 10/3 for promotion, while Donny are currently available at 10/1
Both sides will be gunning for maximum points at The Valley this weekend, but we can see Athletic and Rovers playing out a draw in the capital. The 1-1 draw is available at the tasty price of 6/1.
Northern Ireland international Conor Washington scored on the opening weekend in Charlton’s 2-0 win at Crewe. The 28-year-old is available at 13/8 to net anytime at the weekend.
The best betting odds for Charlton Athletic vs Doncaster Rovers
Charlton Athletic to win: 19/20 at Bet365
Draw: 13/5 at Bet365
Doncaster Rovers to win: 5/2 at Bet365
