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Charlton Athletic preparing for ‘must win’ against ‘massive club’ when Sheffield United head for capital

Sheffield United travel to face Charlton Athletic on Saturday…

By Chris Holt · The Star

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 6:00 AM

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Nathan Jones called Charlton Athletic's upcoming home match against Sheffield United a must-win fixture.
Charlton have lost four consecutive Championship games and sit fourth from bottom in the table.
Sheffield United enter Saturday's match following a 3-2 midweek victory against Preston North End.

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Charlton Athletic manager Nathan Jones has labeled their upcoming Championship fixture against Sheffield United as a "must win" game. Jones admitted his squad is currently fragile after losing four straight matches, including a 1-0 defeat to Bolton Wanderers on Tuesday that dropped the Addicks to fourth from bottom.

In contrast, Chris Wilder's Sheffield United enter Saturday's clash at The Valley in strong form following a 3-2 victory over Preston North End. The Blades could also welcome back key players Liam Kitching, Patrick Bamford, and Kalvin Phillips from absences.

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