2019–20 Charlton Athletic F.C. season explained

Club:	Charlton Athletic
Season:	2019–20
Manager:	Lee Bowyer
Chairman:	Richard Murray (until 29 November) Matt Southall (from 29 November until 20 March)^[1] ^[2]
Stadium:	The Valley
League:	Championship
League Result:	22nd (relegated)
Cup1:	FA Cup
Cup1 Result:	Third round (vs. West Bromwich Albion)
Cup2:	EFL Cup
Cup2 Result:	First round (vs. Forest Green Rovers)
League Topscorer:	Lyle Taylor, Macauley Bonne (11)
Season Topscorer:	Lyle Taylor, Macauley Bonne (11)
Highest Attendance:	25,363 (vs. Blackburn Rovers, 15 February 2020)
Lowest Attendance:	2,693 (vs. Forest Green Rovers, 13 August 2019)^[3]
Average Attendance:	18,017^[4] (as of 7 March 2020)
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Prevseason:	2018–19
Nextseason:	2020–21

Founded in 1905, the 2019–20 season was Charlton Athletic's 114th season in their existence. Along with competing in the Championship, the club also participated in the FA Cup and EFL Cup. The season covered the period from 1 July 2019 to 31 July 2020.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom, the Championship season was stopped after game 37 until further notice. However, on 31 May 2020, the EFL agreed to a provisional restart date of the weekend of 20 June 2020 for the 2019/20 Championship season.^[5]

Squad statistics

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Top scorers

width=60	Place	width=60	Position	width=60	Nation	width=60	Number	width=150	Name	width=80	Championship	width=80	FA Cup	width=80	League Cup	width=80	Total
1	FW		9	Lyle Taylor	11	0	0	11
=	FW		17	Macauley Bonne	11	0	0	11
3	MF		11	Conor Gallagher	6	0	0	6
4	FW		14	Jonathan Leko	5	0	0	5
5	DF		23	Naby Sarr	3	0	0	3
6	MF		18	Andre Green	2	0	0	2
=	DF		3	Ben Purrington	2	0	0	2
=	MF		15	Darren Pratley	2	0	0	2
=	MF		45	Alfie Doughty	2	0	0	2
10	FW		10	Chuks Aneke	1	0	0	1
=	MF		24	Josh Cullen	1	0	0	1
=	FW		44	Josh Davison	1	0	0	1
=	DF		5	Tom Lockyer	1	0	0	1
=	MF		32	George Lapslie	1	0	0	1
=	DF		6	Jason Pearce	1	0	0	1
Totals					50	0	0	50

Disciplinary record

Number	Nation	Position	Name	Championship		FA Cup		League Cup		Total
15		MF	Darren Pratley	11	0	0	0	0	0	11	0
5		DF	Tom Lockyer	11	0	0	0	0	0	11	0
11		MF	Conor Gallagher	8	0	0	0	0	0	8	0
24		MF	Josh Cullen	7	0	0	0	0	0	7	0
4		DF	Deji Oshilaja	6	0	0	0	0	0	6	0
1		GK	Dillon Phillips	6	0	0	0	0	0	6	0
17		FW	Macauley Bonne	5	0	0	0	0	0	5	0
2		DF	Adam Matthews	4	0	0	0	0	0	4	0
9		FW	Lyle Taylor	4	0	0	0	0	0	4	0
3		DF	Ben Purrington	4	0	0	0	0	0	4	0
6		DF	Jason Pearce	4	0	0	0	0	0	4	0
19		MF	Albie Morgan	4	0	0	0	0	0	4	0
23		DF	Naby Sarr	3	0	0	0	0	0	3	0
32		MF	George Lapslie	3	0	0	0	0	0	3	0
8		MF	Jake Forster-Caskey	3	0	0	0	0	0	3	0
10		FW	Chuks Aneke	2	0	0	0	1	0	3	0
21		MF	Beram Kayal	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	0
14		FW	Jonathan Leko	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	0
20		DF	Chris Solly	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	0
27		MF	David Davis	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	0
45		MF	Alfie Doughty	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	0
28		MF	Sam Field	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
33		MF	Ben Dempsey	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
18		MF	Andre Green	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
21		MF	Matthew Smith	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
26		FW	Tomer Hemed	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
7		MF	Jonny Williams	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
40		MF	Brendan Sarpong-Wiredu	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0
Totals				101	0	1	0	1	0	103	0

Transfers

Transfers in

Date from	Position	Nationality	Name	From	Fee	Ref.
1 July 2019					Free transfer	^[6]
1 July 2019					Undiscolsed	^[7]
1 July 2019					Undisclosed
1 July 2019					Undisclosed	^[8]
1 July 2019					Free transfer	^[9]
1 July 2019					Free transfer
1 July 2019					Undisclosed
1 July 2019			Luca Vega		Free transfer
2 July 2019					Undisclosed	^[10]
15 July 2019					Free transfer	^[11]
18 July 2019					Free transfer	^[12]
22 July 2019					Free transfer	^[13]
16 August 2019					Free transfer	^[14]
19 August 2019					Undisclosed	^[15]
5 September 2019					Free transfer	^[16]
18 October 2019					Free transfer	^[17]
6 December 2019					Free transfer	^[18]

Transfers out

Date from	Position	Nationality	Name	To	Fee	Ref.
1 July 2019					Released	^[19]
1 July 2019					Released
1 July 2019					Compensation	^[20]
1 July 2019					Free transfer	^[21] ^[22]
1 July 2019					Released	^[23]
1 July 2019			Luke Carey		Released
1 July 2019					Released	^[24]
1 July 2019					Free transfer	^[25]
1 July 2019					Released	^[26]
1 July 2019
1 July 2019					Released	^[27]
1 July 2019					Released	^[28]
1 July 2019					Released	^[29]
1 July 2019					Released	^[30]
1 July 2019					Released	^[31]
1 July 2019					Released	^[32] ^[33]
1 July 2019					Released
8 July 2019					Free transfer	^[34]
7 August 2019					Undisclosed	^[35]
6 January 2020					Released	^[36] ^[37]
1 July 2020					Released	^[38] ^[39]
1 July 2020					Released	^[40]
1 July 2020			Kareem Isiaka		Released
1 July 2020			Sam Keefe		Released	^[41]
1 July 2020					Released	^[42]
1 July 2020					Released
1 July 2020					Released	^[43]
1 July 2020					Released	^[44]
1 July 2020					Released

Loans in

Date from	Position	Nationality	Name	From	Date until	Ref.
2 August 2019					14 January 2020	^[45] ^[46]
7 August 2019					30 June 2020	^[47]
8 August 2019					30 June 2020	^[48]
8 August 2019					1 January 2020	^[49] ^[50]
8 August 2019					15 January 2020	^[51] ^[52]
2 January 2020					30 June 2020	^[53]
31 January 2020					30 June 2020	^[54]
31 January 2020					30 June 2020	^[55]
31 January 2020					30 June 2020	^[56]

Loans out

Date from	Position	Nationality	Name	To	Date until	Ref.
1 August 2019					3 January 2020	^[57] ^[58]
5 August 2019					2 September 2019	^[59]
2 September 2019					3 January 2020	^[60]
7 September 2019					5 October 2019	^[61]
10 October 2019					19 November 2019	^[62]
25 October 2019			Eddie Allsopp		24 November 2019	^[63]
2 November 2019					3 January 2020	^[64] ^[65]
8 November 2019					7 December 2019	^[66]
7 January 2020					6 February 2020	^[67]
30 January 2020					25 April 2020	^[68]
8 February 2020			Joseph Osaghae		25 April 2020	^[69]
10 February 2020					25 April 2020
14 February 2020					25 April 2020	^[70]
14 February 2020					25 April 2020
14 February 2020			Sam Keefe		25 April 2020

Friendlies

On 3 June 2019, Charlton Athletic announced its first confirmed friendly taking place ahead of the 2019/20 season would be against Dagenham & Redbridge at The Chigwell Construction Stadium.^[71] A day later, two further fixtures against Welling United and Ebbsfleet United were added.^[72] On 7 June 2019, Charlton Athletic announced its had arranged a fourth friendly that would also act as long-serving defender Chris Solly's testimonial match against Aston Villa at The Valley.^[73] It was announced on 10 June that a further friendly had been organised at Colchester United.^[74] A sixth friendly against Gillingham was organised on 17 June 2019.^[75] A final behind-closed-doors friendly against CS Gaz Metan Mediaș was organised for the club's Spanish training camp.^[76]

Competitions

Championship

See main article: 2019–20 EFL Championship.

Matches

On Thursday, 20 June 2019, the EFL Championship fixtures were revealed.^[77]

FA Cup

See main article: 2019–20 FA Cup. On 2 December 2019, Charlton Athletic were drawn home to West Bromwich Albion in the third round.^{[78] [79]}

EFL Cup

See main article: 2019–20 EFL Cup. On 20 June 2019, Charlton Athletic were drawn home to Forest Green Rovers in the first round.^[80]

Kent Senior Cup

Notes and References

1. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50599188 Charlton Athletic: Roland Duchatelet agrees sale to East Street Investments – BBC Sport
2. https://www.cafc.co.uk/news/view/5e747a1e6a5ff/matt-southall-and-jonathan-heller-removed-from-the-clubs-board Matt Southall and Jonathan Heller removed from the club's board
3. Excludes matches held behind closed doors.
4. https://www.worldfootball.net/attendance/eng-championship-2019-2020/1/ Championship 2019/2020 » Attendance » Home matches
5. Web site: EFL agrees to a provisional restart date of the weekend of June 20th for the Championship . . 31 May 2020.
6. Web site: Addicks complete signing of striker Chuks Aneke . . 28 June 2019.
7. Web site: Macauley Bonne becomes Charlton's first summer signinge . . 17 June 2019.
8. Web site: Former Blues keeper snapped up by Charlton Athletic . Luton Today . 22 June 2019.
9. Web site: DONE DEAL: Addicks complete the signing of Wales international defender Tom Lockyer . . 28 June 2019.
10. Web site: Wembley hero Ben Purrington signs on a permanent deal . . 2 July 2019.
11. Web site: Ben Amos returns to Charlton . . 15 July 2019.
12. Web site: DONE DEAL: Jonny Williams returns to The Valley . . 18 July 2019.
13. Web site: DONE DEAL: Charlton complete signing of defender Deji Oshilaja . . 22 July 2019.
14. Web site: DONE DEAL: Charlton complete signing of Erhun Oztumer . . 16 August 2019.
15. Web site: DONE DEAL: Charlton complete signing of Tomer Hemed . . 19 August 2019.
16. Web site: DONE DEAL: Charlton complete signing of Wales international Adam Matthews . . 5 September 2019.
17. Web site: U23 striker Josh Davison joins the Addicks . . 18 October 2019.
18. Web site: DONE DEAL: Charlton sign experienced midfielder Joe Ledley on short-term contract . . 6 December 2019.
19. Web site: Nicky Ajose signs for Exeter City . . 3 July 2019.
20. Web site: Joe Aribo joins Rangers . . 27 June 2019.
21. Web site: THANK YOU BFG: Wembley hero Patrick Bauer to leave Charlton . . 19 June 2019.
22. Web site: Patrick Bauer Signs For Preston North End. Preston North End F.C.. 19 June 2019. 19 June 2019.
23. Web site: Former Charlton Athletic and Antigua and Barbuda international defender Dan Bowry joins Cheltenham Town . . 4 July 2019. 4 July 2019 .
24. News: Crute. Paul. The next generation of Scunthorpe United's new stars. 8 July 2019. Grimsby Live. 8 July 2019. en.
25. Web site: Tariqe Fosu makes switch to Oxford United . . 1 July 2019.
26. Web site: Hackett-Fairchild returns . . 30 May 2019. 30 May 2019 .
27. Web site: Gills clinch signing of Mark Marshall . . 25 July 2019.
28. Web site: Jamie makes it six!. Wycombe Wanderers F.C.. 23 July 2019. 23 July 2019.
29. Web site: Wycombe sign Josh Parker on two-year deal . . 1 August 2019.
30. News: Ben Reeves: Milton Keynes Dons re-sign midfielder after two years at Charlton Athletic . . 1 August 2019. August 2019 .
31. Web site: Umerah brings Fleet nearer to a full squad . Ebbsfleet United F.C. Official Website . 23 July 2019.
32. Web site: Addicks offer new deals to Bauer, Aribo, Forster-Caskey and Fosu . . 30 May 2019.
33. Web site: Igor Vetokele joins Belgian outfit Westerlo as Charlton deal expires . . 26 June 2019.
34. Web site: ZEMURA SIGNS AHEAD OF ALICANTE TRIP . . 8 July 2019.
35. Web site: Anfernee Dijksteel makes permanent transfer to Middlesbrough . . 7 August 2019.
36. Web site: Joe Ledley open to Newport County deal after Charlton Athletic exit . South Wales Argus . 6 January 2020.
37. Web site: A-League: Joe Ledley signs on in Newcastle . Newcastle Jets FC Official Website . 25 February 2020.
38. News: Charlton confirm list of released and retained players . Charlton Athletic Official Website . 2 July 2020 . 2 July 2020.
39. Web site: Former Charlton stalwart Chris Solly signs for Ebbsfleet United . London News Online . 11 December 2020.
40. Web site: Taylor signs for Forest . . 15 August 2020.
41. News: Rebels boss Adam Hinshelwood says winning margin could have greater . The Argus . 21 September 2020 . 21 September 2020.
42. News: Taylor Maloney signs ahead of National League opener . Bromley Official Website . 5 October 2020 . 5 October 2020.
43. Web site: Abraham Odoh Joins Rochdale . Rochdale AFC - Official Site . 26 February 2021.
44. News: Official: Stevenson Joins Hornets . watfordfc.com . 15 September 2020 . 15 September 2020.
45. News: DONE DEAL: Charlton sign Conor Gallagher on loan from Chelsea. 2 August 2019 . . 2 August 2019.
46. News: Conor Gallagher trains with Chelsea after recall from Charlton loan. 14 January 2020 . . 14 January 2020.
47. News: DONE DEAL: Josh Cullen returns to Charlton on loan from West Ham United . 7 August 2019 . . 7 August 2019.
48. Web site: Charlton sign Sam Field on loan from West Bromwich Albion . . 8 August 2019.
49. Web site: Duo join Addicks on loan . . 8 August 2019.
50. Web site: Duo join Addicks on loan . Charlton Athletic F.C.. 27 December 2019. 27 December 2019.
51. Web site: Charlton sign Beram Kayal on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion . . 8 August 2019.
52. Web site: Beram Kayal returns to Brighton & Hove Albion . . 15 January 2020.
53. Web site: DONE DEAL: Andre Green becomes Charlton's first signing of January transfer window . . 2 January 2020.
54. Web site: DONE DEAL: Charlton sign Ireland international Aiden McGeady on loan . . 31 January 2020.
55. News: DONE DEAL: Wales international Matt Smith becomes Charlton's second deadline-day signing . . 31 January 2020.
56. Web site: DONE DEAL: Midfielder David Davis becomes third deadline-day arrival . . 31 January 2020.
57. Web site: Charlton youngster joins Newport County on loan until the end of the season . . 1 August 2019.
58. Web site: Brendan Wiredu, Taylor Maloney and Toby Stevenson recalled from loans . . 3 January 2020.
59. Web site: Dulwich Hamlet bring in goalkeeper on loan from Charlton . . 5 August 2019.
60. Web site: Brendan Wiredu joins Colchester United on loan . . 2 September 2019.
61. Web site: Alfie Doughty joins Bromley on loan . . 8 September 2019.
62. Web site: Albie Morgan joins Ebbsfleet United on loan . . 10 October 2019.
63. Web site: Barking Sign A Temporary Addick . . 25 October 2019 . 25 October 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191025154040/https://www.betvictoristhmian.co.uk/barking-sign-a-temporary-addick-59449 . dead .
64. Web site: Toby Stevenson joins Dagenham and Redbridge on loan . . 25 October 2019.
65. Web site: Daggers extend Stevenson loan while Gordon remains with Dartford . Romford Recorder . 5 December 2019.
66. Web site: Ben Dempsey joins Dulwich Hamlet on loan . . 8 November 2019.
67. Web site: Billericay Town overcome National League South table-toppers Wealdstone . Echo . 7 January 2020.
68. Web site: Ashley Maynard-Brewer joins Dover Athletic on loan . . 30 January 2020.
69. Web site: Ben Dempsey joins Woking on loan . . 10 February 2020.
70. Web site: Loan Watch Sam Keefe nets on Tilbury debut . . 19 February 2020.
71. News: Charlton to face Dagenham & Redbridge in pre-season . Charlton Athletic Official Site . 3 June 2019 . 3 June 2019.
72. News: Charlton to face Welling United and Ebbsfleet United in pre-season friendlies . Charlton Athletic Official Site . 4 June 2019 . 4 June 2019.
73. News: Charlton to host Aston Villa in Chris Solly testimonial game . Charlton Athletic Official Site . 7 June 2019 . 7 June 2019.
74. News: Charlton to face Colchester United in pre-season friendly . Charlton Athletic Official Site . 10 June 2019 . 10 June 2019.
75. News: Charlton to face Gillingham in pre-season friendly . Charlton Athletic Official Site . 17 June 2019 . 17 June 2019.
76. News: Charlton to face Gaz Metan Mediaș in pre-season friendly . Charlton Athletic Official Site . 28 June 2019 . 28 June 2019.
77. Web site: Sky Bet Championship fixtures 2019/20 . . 20 June 2019.
78. News: Addicks host West Bromwich Albion in FA Cup third round. 2 December 2019. Charlton Athletic Official Site. 2 December 2019.
79. News: FA Cup third-round date set. 10 December 2019. Charlton Athletic Official Site. 10 December 2019.
80. News: Charlton to host Forest Green Rovers in Carabao Cup first round. 20 June 2019. Charlton Athletic Official Site. 20 June 2019.