Stoke Romp Past 10 Man Charlton When Charlton Athletic, riding high on their undefeated start to the season, faced Stoke City at the bet365 Stadium last Saturday, few predicted the outcome.
By the end of the 90 minutes, Charlton had conceded four goals without reply. On paper, Charlton's approach was sound: start brightly, press high, and catch their opponents off guard.
However, this plan ultimately proved to be a recipe for disaster. The sending off of Danny McNamara midway through the second half sealed Charlton's fate.