Managers tend to break the season down into little blocks of games, and set targets for each of them.
After two successive defeats, Karl Robinson will be keen to arrest the slide and get his side back on track.
Though they still occupy a play-off berth, it is essential that they start stringing some consistent results together again.
The reason for Charlton’s current poor run is their inability to convert the chances that come their way.
Russell Slade had a simple phiosophy for gaining promotion, win at home, draw away for an average of two points per game. It would be a surprise if a team finishing with 92 points did not go up.
The Addicks have three games left in September, and to end the month with a two points per game average, they need to take seven points from these games.
First up is Bury at The Valley on Saturday. The Shakers currently occupy one of the relegation spots, and it looks like being a difficult season for Lee Clark’s team.
Clark is a pragmatic manager and will set his side up to not concede. The Addicks will have to break them down without the suspended Ricky Holmes.
Despite this handicap, it would be a major disappointment if the south Londoners did not win the game.
Next Tuesday Robinson will take his side to Walsall. The Saddlers occupy a mid table position and will be a good test for Charlton.
But providing they can cure their profligacy in front of goal, there is no reason why the Addicks should not go into the game with confidence.
The toughest of the three games will come on the last day of the month, when Charlton make the long journey to Fleetwood.
The Fishermen were the surprise package of League One last season, when they made the play-offs.
Uwe Rosler’s men were eliminated by Bradford City at the semi-final stage, but have again got off to a bright start.
They are currently seventh in the table, one place behind the Addicks.
Seven points is a realistic target for these three games, but the team will need to find their shooting boots to achieve it.
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