Charlton welcome Championship newcomers Swansea City to London for the opening fixture of the new Championship season.
This promises to be an entertaining encounter, The Addicks are going for promotion while The Swans will be looking to establish themselves in English football’s second tier.
Vital Quotes:
Swans boss Martinez believes this fixture is a great opening test for his side.
Alan Pardew says that Charlton must get things right this year to win promotion.
Charlton Ath Team News:
Charlton are sweating on the fitness of Mark Hudson. Jonathon Fortune is the only fit recognised center back in the squad currently.
Luke Varney and Andy Gray look set to continue their successful pre-season partnership into the first game of the season.
Player to watch: Jonjo Shelvey
Will be a star for Charlton this season.
Swansea City Team News:
Star Swansea striker Jason Scotland may have to settle for a place on the bench after having stomach problems.
Elsewhere there may be debuts for Albert Serran, Federico Bessone and Garcia-Penche Jordi Gomez.
Player to watch: Jason Scotland
If fit he is a major threat.
Match Facts & Stats
Sides have played each other 40 times each winning 15.
Match Prediction:
Charlton to start with a bang…I hope.
Charlton 3-0 Swansea
Next Fixtures:
Yeovil H League Cup
come on charlton, help the bluebirds kick swansea back to league 1
unlucky not to get a point, we looked the better side especially in the second half