Charlton Athletic came from behind to beat Cheltenham 3-1 in the League Cup Round of 128 on Friday evening. The away side took the lead through Sonny Carey before Matthew Godden equalised for the hosts. It was then that the match turned, and Charlton pulled away in the second half.
Godden opened the scoring in the twenty-second minute, catching the home defence off guard. Carey responded just two minutes later, and by then Charlton had established their rhythm. Campbell added a third in the thirty-seventh minute, and the home side were left exposed after that. Miller pulled one back for Cheltenham in the fifty-fifth, but the damage was done.
Cheltenham made changes in search of a response. J. Day came on in the sixty-fifth minute, followed by M. Godden's departure in the seventieth. A. Bell and J. Shipley were brought on later, while N. Chalobah made his appearance in stoppage time. J. Tomlinson received a yellow card in the seventy-first minute as frustration mounted.
The statistics tell a story of control. Charlton dominated with 54 per cent possession and registered nine shots on target compared to two. They created 115 attacks against 80, and their 14 key passes versus five showed how they found space. Both sides created one big chance each, but Charlton's efficiency proved decisive.
And here's the thing about this result — it sets up the next round for both clubs. Cheltenham will need to regroup quickly after a disappointing exit, while Charlton move forward with momentum. The scoreline reflects a performance where the visitors made their moments count.