Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Charlton Athletic 10th with 62 points, Morecambe 22nd with 44, 18 apart. Morecambe's recent output outran their position: 4th on form over five rounds, 22nd in the table. Against a league average of 1.28 goals per team per game, Charlton Athletic ran at 1.52 scored and 1.43 conceded, Morecambe at 1.02 and 1.7.
The Valley in London, capacity 27,111, hosted the game. It was 1-1 at the break, and the second half added 3 goals for the 2-3 full-time score.