Charlton Under-23s came from behind to beat Watford with a last gasp Mikhail Kennedy goal on Monday afternoon.
Ogo Obi gave the Hornets the lead early in the second half, but the Addicks restored parity soon after when Karlan Ahearne-Grant netted.
Kennedy’s late strike kept Jason Euell’s team at the top of the table, extending their unbeaten run to eleven matches.
Chris Solly’s recurring knee problem will rule him out until the New Year. He picked up the latest knock at Swindon but managed to finish the game.
Charlton have the experienced Kevin Foley, and hugely talented youngster, Ezri Konsa, to fill the gap. Foley’s current deal ends in January but it is now likely to be extended.
Caretaker boss, Kevin Nugent, will have to consider his options for the trip to Bristol Rovers.
Russell Slade had intimated that certain players would struggle to play two games in quick succession, and at this stage of the season some of them will be carrying knocks.
Nugent’s side may look something like this:
Rudd; Foley, Bauer, Pearce, Fox; Botaka, Crofts, Ulvestad, Lookman; Magennis, Ajose.
Subs: Phillips, Konsa, Lennon, Teixeira, Chicksen, Hanlan, Novak.
The referee will be Simon Hooper of Wiltshire.
The Pirates have done well since their return to the League and currently sit in eighth place in the League One table.
But Nugent will be hopeful of keeping Saturday’s momentum going. He will be disappointed if his team do not take something from the game.
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