Charlton Athletic visit Stockport County at The Valley on Saturday, with both teams looking for a crucial three points that might propel them into League One’s top six.
Stockport fell out of the play-off places following Exeter City’s victory over Shrewsbury Town on Thursday night, and they are currently seventh in the standings, ahead of eighth-placed Charlton on goal difference.
A win this weekend would be critical for both teams, as they attempt to gain momentum and position themselves in the promotion race at this early point of the season.
The Addicks put on an outstanding display in their most recent encounter before the international break, becoming the first side to beat Birmingham City in the league this season, to end a
A run of three consecutive loses. Stockport were held to a 0-0 stalemate by Wigan Athletic at Edgeley Park in their most recent match, but the Hatters remain unbeaten away from home in all competitions this season, so they will travel to SE7 confident that they can take something away from the game.
Let’s take a look at which players will be missing from both teams on Saturday.
Conor Coventry Charlton will be without several players for their encounter against Stockport County this weekend.
Former West Ham United midfielder Conor Coventry, who has played every game in League One this season, is suspended after picking up his fifth yellow card of the campaign against Birmingham. He was assessed to have taken too long over a free-kick in the second half.
Daniel Kanu 
Teenage striker Daniel Kanu performed for the Addicks in their victory over the Blues, despite squandering a couple of golden chances to open the score in the first half, but he was forced off with an injury that will keep him out of the Stockport match.
In an interview published on the club’s website, Nathan Jones acknowledged that the forward is no longer in contention.
“Daniel rolled his ankle so he won’t be available, but it will give someone else an opportunity,” the man stated.
Gassan Ahadme
Gassan Ahadme, the target man, could be in position to replace Kanu, but it is unclear whether he has fully healed from the injury he sustained against Bristol Rovers a few weeks ago.
Jones explored the possibility of the 23-year-old making an appearance during his interview.
“We have to be careful with Gassan as it was a blow to his body – not your typical footballing injury,” Jones told reporters.
“We just need to make sure he’s fine before putting him back in, whether that’s on Saturday or later. “It’s touch and go with him.”
Charlton’s injury problems imply that Tyreece Campbell or Miles Leaburn may be given the nod with Matty Godden, depending on whether the latter is fit.
enough to get started after just returning from a long-term injury.
Stockport will be without players for Saturday’s game at The Valley, including Will Collar.
Will Collar, who scored a hat-trick in County’s FA Cup win over the Addicks in 2022, has been sidelined for the last two games due to injury.
On-loan Everton midfielder Tyler Onyango has also missed County’s last two games, although he could return on Saturday.
Ryan Rydel
Left-back Ryan Rydel made only six appearances as Stockport won the League Two title last season, and he has yet to play this season as he recovers from injury. Tayo Adaramola and Ibou Touray are in contention to start at left-back for the Hatters on Saturday, assuming Dave Challinor goes with four at the back.
Kyle Knoyle
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