Charlton strike late to beat Sheff Utd and ease pressure on boss Jones

Charlton Athletic defeated Sheffield United 2-1 at The Valley on Saturday to end an 11-match Championship winless run. Millenic Alli put the hosts ahead in the 12th minute before Jordan Ayew leveled for the visitors in the 25th minute. Substitute Matty Godden secured Charlton's first victory since late August by scoring the winning goal in the 79th minute, just four minutes after entering the pitch.

The result eased mounting pressure on Addicks manager Nathan Jones and lifted Charlton to 19th place in the table. Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder lamented missed opportunities as his side failed to climb into the division's top seven, with Charlton goalkeeper Will Mannion making late stops against Kalvin Phillips and Sydie Peck to protect the lead.