Jones shared in his press conference that striker Matty Godden might be unavailable for the upcoming match due to a minor injury. On the other hand, Miles Leaburn is progressing well in his recovery from a hamstring injury sustained last season. Unfortunately, Wigan Athletic will be missing several players, including new signings Tyrese Francois, Silko Thomas, and Michael Olakigbe, who are all on the injury list alongside Callum McManaman.
Looking at the opposition, Wigan Athletic finished 12th last season despite an eight-point deduction for breaking EFL regulations. They have welcomed ten new players for the 2024/25 campaign and have secured two wins in their six pre-season matches.
In terms of head-to-head matchups, Wigan Athletic and Charlton Athletic have faced each other 18 times, with both teams securing seven wins each. One of the remaining four matches ended in a draw, with Chuks Aneke scoring a late goal to salvage a point for Charlton Athletic in their last encounter in April.
The match officials for the upcoming game will be led by Adam Herczeg, assisted by Bradley Hall, Connor Brown, and Richard Eley as the Fourth Official. The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has introduced new changes to match officiating this season, particularly focusing on penalty kick encroachment and clear goal-scoring opportunities.
Charlton Athletic will be debuting their new yellow away kit in the upcoming match against Wigan Athletic. Fans can purchase the new kit either at the club shop or online.
For those planning to attend the match at the Brick Community Stadium, tickets are no longer available for advance purchase but can be bought on matchday with cash only. International fans can catch the game live on CharltonTV, while UK and Ireland viewers can enjoy live audio commentary by Terry Smith, Greg Stubley, and former Addick Peter Shirtliff.
To ensure you don’t miss out on the action, make sure to secure your CharltonTV pass by clicking on the provided link.