Sheffield Wednesday set new club record and go three points clear of Plymouth Argyle after beating Charlton Athletic

Sheffield Wednesday set a new club record in the Football League as they made it 20 matches unbeaten with Liam Palmer’s early goal securing a 1-0 victory at Charlton Athletic.
By YP Sport
Published 25th Feb 2023, 17:33 BST

The League One leaders had already hit the post through Barry Bannan before they took a ninth-minute lead. Palmer had time and space from 10 yards out to control Jaden Brown’s pass before stroking past Charlton keeper Ashley Maynard-Brewer.

Maynard-Brewer made saves from Palmer and Dominic Iorfa in the first half with Lucas Ness producing a perfectly-timed tackle to deny Josh Windass.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

But the Owls were not as assured after the restart. Charlton striker Miles Leaburn drilled an attempt across the face of goal while keeper Cameron Dawson turned Corey Blackett-Taylor’s fizzing low shot around his right post.

Sheffield Wednesday's Liam Palmer celebrates after scoring the first goal of the game during the Sky Bet League One match at The Valley, London. Picture: Zac Goodwin/PASheffield Wednesday's Liam Palmer celebrates after scoring the first goal of the game during the Sky Bet League One match at The Valley, London. Picture: Zac Goodwin/PA
Sheffield Wednesday's Liam Palmer celebrates after scoring the first goal of the game during the Sky Bet League One match at The Valley, London. Picture: Zac Goodwin/PA

Iorfa made a vital tackle on Leaburn after Dawson could only parry Addicks substitute Chuks Aneke’s effort from 20 yards.

Wednesday kept a 19th clean sheet in the league and are three points clear of second-placed Plymouth, who were beaten 5-2 by Peterborough United.

Related topics:Liam PalmerCharlton AthleticFootball LeagueChuks AnekeLeague One