In the Professional Development League game on 29 September 2026, Charlton Athletic U21 beat Millwall U21 1:0.
Match report
Charlton Athletic U21 secured a narrow victory over Millwall U21 in the Professional Development League regular season on Tuesday. The hosts edged through 1-0, with K. Enslin finding the net in the 70th minute to decide the contest.
And here's the thing — it wasn't a goal that came from sustained pressure. Enslin's strike arrived when Millwall had already established themselves as the heavier side. By then, Charlton's visitors had grown comfortable in their approach, only to find themselves punished at the first real opportunity.
To be fair, the standings tell their own story. Charlton sit 11th with six points from five matches, while Millwall languish at the bottom with zero points from three defeats. The gap between them is not merely numerical — it reflects a difference in consistency that has yet to shift.
Charlton's run includes a 3-1 win over Sheffield United U21 and a 2-2 draw with Sheffield Wednesday U21, suggesting they have found rhythm. Millwall's recent record offers little comfort — three losses without a single point, including heavy defeats against Bolton Wanderers Reserves and Brighton U21.
The result keeps Charlton within striking distance of the upper half, while Millwall remain in danger of falling further behind. One goal separated the sides, and that margin may prove sufficient for both teams' aspirations this season.
