MATCH PREVIEW | Charlton v Burton Albion

Michael Appleton is hopeful of welcoming back one or two players from injury for this weekend's clash.

Harry Isted (knee), Lloyd Jones (quad), Lucas Ness (knee), Conor McGrandles (calf), Terry Taylor (ankle), Panutche Camará (hamstring), Chuks Aneke (hamstring) have all been sidelined in recent weeks, while Miles Leaburn (hamstring) is a long-term absentee.

Sam Hughes (calf), Kwadwo Baah (hamstring) and Cole Stockton (illness) will all be assessed by the visitors, though Mark Helm (foot) is unavailable.

Burton, who parted company with Dino Maamria earlier this month, currently sit 19th in the Sky Bet League One table and are currently enduring a seven-game winless run in the league.

Brewers caretaker boss Gary Mills took control of his first game last Saturday - a 3-0 defeat at Oxford United.

Charlton and Burton have clashed on nine previous occasions with the Addicks winning six, the Brewers two and the remaining meeting resulting in a draw.

The last meeting between the two sides came at The Valley in April 2023, when Charlton ran out 3-2 victors.

Lee Swabey will oversee proceedings this weekend. The official has refereed 14 games so far this season, showing 67 yellow cards and two red cards.

Swabey will be assisted by Conor Farrell and Stephen Finch, while Leigh Crowhurst is the Fourth Official.

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Bartram's and the Meantime Fans’ Bar will both be open from 12pm, while the Christmas-themed Family Activity Zone (FAZ) will be open from 12pm until 2.15pm. 

Supporters outside of the UK and Ireland can watch every kick of this weekend's action live on CharltonTV, while those inside the UK and Ireland can enjoy live audio commentary. Click here to purchase your CharltonTV pass.

Fans can buy Valley Gold Jackpot tickets online for the fixture. For every £1 spent on a Jackpot ticket, half goes to the club’s academy to help produce the stars of the future, while the other half goes to the two winners of a cash prize.

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