Charlton's U21s were forced to shared the spoils with Sheffield United following late drama at Sparrows Lane on Tuesday afternoon.

Patrick Casey gave the young Addicks the lead, but a late leveller saw the Blades snatch a point.

Charlton found themselves ahead inside 20 minutes as Casey was threaded through one-on-one with the keeper. The forward made no mistake from close range, slotting home with a well-placed strike.

At the other end, Tommy Reid was called into action for the young Addicks with a vital save to deny Jevan Beattie from close range.

However, heartbreak struck in the sixth minute of stoppage time for Lock's side as a corner was swung in toward the back post, allowing Billy Blacker to convert via a deflection.

Next up for the U21s is a trip to Highbury Stadium to face Fleetwood Town on Tuesday afternoon (KO 1pm BST).

Charlton: T.Reid; Toure, Hunter, Laqeretabua; Hobden, Kedwell (c), Gough, Fullah; Mwamba, Casey, Huke

Subs: Woodham, Brown, Rylah, R.Reid, Sol-Loza

Goal: Casey 20

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(Photo: Thomas Negri)