Charlton had problems before the game had even started. Dillon Phillips was injured during the warm-up and had to be replaced on the bench by 17-year-old Dimi Mitov. 

The game turned out to be the Addicks’ poorest performance of the season, though their spirit and perseverance could not be faulted.

After another difficult start, Nick Pope went on to have a fine game, making three top drawer saves to keep his team in the match.

Nahki Wells took advantage when Pope ventured outside his area after just three minutes and slotted the ball home. Referee, Tim Robinson, ruled the effort out for a foul on Pope, a decision that seemed harsh.

A poor back pass left Pope stranded after 16 minutes but Tal Ben Haim managed to clear the ball off the line.

After 21 minutes, Igor Vetokele was ruled offside when he converted a pass from George Tucudean. Vetokele was put through by Johnnie Jackson twelve minutes later, rounded Alex Smithies but his effort was blocked.

Pope had to make a couple of good stops before Huddersfield were reduced to ten men on the stroke of half-time. Vetokele burst through but was pulled back by Murray Wallace, who was shown the red card.

The dismissal seemed to galvanise the Terriers who went ahead four minutes after the restart. Sean Scannell somehow managed to wriggle away from Jordan Cousins. The winger’s cross was a gift for Wells who converted from close range.

Pope was called into action again as the hosts made light of their numerical disadvantage, and they looked to have had a good penalty shout turned down when James Vaughan was bundled over in the area.

But Charlton staged another of their strong finishes. Huddersfield had a narrow escape when Smithies made a save from a corner and Moussa’s follow up was headed off the line, with the keeper beaten.

Andre Bikey was sent forward as the clock ticked down and the big defender headed a Jackson pass on, three minutes into stoppage time. Vetokele was on hand to apply the finishing touch.

The goal came so late, that it felt like a win. Peeters celebrated with his customary passion. He will be delighted to have snatched something from the game, but disappointed by his team’s overall performance.


Charlton: Pope; Solly, Ben Haim, Bikey, Wiggins(Church 67); Gudmundsson, Buyens, Jackson, Cousins (Harriott 73); Tucudean ( Moussa 56), Vetokele.

Subs (not used): Mitov, Fox, Gomez, Wilson.

Goal: Vetokele 90.

Booked: Wiggins 28(foul).



Huddersfield: Smithies; Dixon, Lynch, Wallace, Smith; Scannell (Hammill 85), Peltier (Majewski 60), Coady, Butterfield, Scannell, Bunn; Wells (Vaughan 64).

Subs (not used): Murphy, Ward, Stead, Crooks.

Goal: Wells 50.

Bookings: Peltier 44(foul), Bunn 81 (foul), Vaughan 90 (kicking ball away).

Sent Off: Wallace 45 (foul).

Tim Robinson (West Sussex).
 
Attn: 11,333 (432 Charlton).