Charlton Athletic managed to scrape a 0-0 draw away at Bristol City. Bristol City had more shots on goal but a sending off with 20 minutes left scuppered their chances of getting a deserved three points. Charlton mustered six shots but not one of those made the keeper work.
Little chances were made throughout the game, shown by just four attempts hitting the target, all of those from Bristol City. Izale McLeod did hit the woodwork after just a minute from distance. Lee Trundle had the best chance of the game, having a shot saved by Nicky Weaver for seven yards out.
The only real incident of the game was Ivan Sproule being dismissed after picking up a second yellow card. His first yellow was for holding back Therry Racon, and then was given a dubious second yellow for obstructing the same man.
Jack Teague commented after the game on the improvement defence wise after the 4-1 Plymouth defeat. "We defended a lot better today. We were tight at the back and gave little away. I am pleased to have not lost, all points against top sides such as Charlton are good. I think the Sproule sending off was a tad harsh, will have to look into it a little more and maybe appeal to rescind the ban."
Alan Pardew was disappointed with his sides attacking prowess. "I am disappointed that we haven't made the keeper work once today. Not a single shot! That's unacceptable whatever level you are playing at. It's just a point today, but that's all we really deserved."
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Bristol City: Basso, Orr, McAllister, Carey, McCombe, Murray (Fontaine 45), McIndoe, Noble, Sproule, Byfield, Trundle.
Subs not used: Christie, Ifil, Vaskó, Weale
Booked: Murray.
Sent Off: Sproule 71.
Charlton: Weaver, Moutaouakil, Mattock, Sodje, Fortune, Sam (Zhi 65), Reid, Racon (Ambrose 71), Holland, Todorov, McLeod (Christensen 40).
Subs not used: Randolph, Thatcher
Booked: Christensen, Fortune, Sam, Todorov
Att: 13011
Ref: Graham Salisbury.