Charlton Athletic Aims for Championship Survival Against Sheffield Wednesday
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Charlton Athletic will seek to secure Championship survival when they face relegated Sheffield Wednesday. The Addicks are five points above the drop zone, but have not won in their last five matches. Sheffield Wednesday, struggling with form, hopes to end their season positively after recent draws.
- 01Charlton Athletic is five points clear of the relegation zone with four games left.
- 02Sheffield Wednesday has not won in their last 17 league games, drawing the last two.
- 03The Owls have historically performed well against Charlton at home, winning the last four encounters.
- 04Charlton is looking to achieve a league double over Sheffield Wednesday for the first time since the 1953-54 season.
- 05Jamal Lowe of Sheffield Wednesday has scored in both of his previous league matches against Charlton.
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Charlton Athletic will visit Sheffield Wednesday, who have already been relegated, in a crucial Championship match on Saturday. The Addicks are currently five points above the relegation zone but are struggling, having not won in their last five matches (two draws and three losses). Sheffield Wednesday, on the other hand, has had a dismal season, with just one point from their last 17 league games, but they have managed to draw their last two matches. Historically, Sheffield Wednesday has dominated this fixture at home, winning their last four league games against Charlton without conceding a goal. The last time Charlton managed to complete a league double over Sheffield Wednesday was in the 1953-54 season. Jamal Lowe has been a key player for Sheffield Wednesday, scoring in both of his previous league encounters against Charlton.
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A win for Charlton could secure their place in the Championship for next season, while a loss could put them at risk of relegation.
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