Match Preview: Charlton Athletic (A) CCR2.

Lauren Smith's side suffered a first defeat of the campaign last time out as Birmingham City left Ashton Gate with three points.

Returning to cup action, and the ground where they won less than a month ago, will provide the Robins with the perfect springboard as they aim to get back to winning ways.

Standing in their way is an in-form Charlton Athletic side who will be looking to kick-start their Conti Cup charge having lost their opener in the competition.

🎥 LAST TIME IN THE CONTI CUP 

🆚 OUR OPPONENTS: CHARLTON ATHLETIC

Formed: 2000 (as Charlton Athletic)
Stadium: The Oakwood
Nickname: The Addicks
Manager: Karen Hills
Finish last season: 5th

Since the last meeting between the two teams, Charlton have picked up a maximum six points in the Championship and climbed back up to 4th in the table.

Victories over Durham and Crystal Palace both came in similar fashion as Hills' side came out on the right end of both 2-1 results. On both occasions, Emily Simkins opened the scoring from the spot before former Bristol City forward Melissa Johnson added the second on the stroke of half time.

The Addicks' Conti Cup campaign started with a 2-0 defeat at Lewes at the start of last month which sees them sit third in Group D, which the Robins currently top.

⏮ MATCH REWIND

Result: Charlton Athletic 0-2 Bristol City
When: 30.10.2022
Competition: Championship

City emerged victorious over the Addicks in the Women's Championship as Shania Hayles and Ffion Morgan secured a 2-0 scoreline.

Hayles opened the scoring with a well-directed header after 24 minutes before Ffion Morgan made sure of the points after 67 minutes as she lashed home from Maddi Wilde's cross. 

🔎 WHAT'S ON

🍔 REFRESHMENTS

There are plenty of food and drink options on offer at The Oakwood. There is a bar located just outside the ground which fans can access with their matchday ticket. Please note this is not run by Charlton Athletc.  
  
Inside the bar, fans can buy snacks, alcoholic, and soft drink beverages. Please note that fans cannot bring alcohol into the ground.  
  
There is also a hot food kiosk located inside the ground where fans can purchase a whole range of hot food including burgers, bacon rolls and soft drinks. Please note that this is not run by Charlton Athletic.  

🚌 TRAVEL

DA1 4DN is the postcode for The Oakwood and there is free parking available on nearby roads for fans travelling via car, including Old Road, just outside the ground.

The nearest train station to The Oakwood is Crayford which is approximately a 20 minute walk from the ground and is served by trains from London Charing Cross if travelling from London and Gravesend if travelling from Kent. Alternatively, supporters can get on the 492 bus from Crayford Station which stops just moments away from The Oakwood.

A GUIDE TO THE OAKWOOD

🎟 TICKETS

Adult: £6
Concessions: £3
Supporters are encouraged, where possible, to in advance - with match tickets subject to a £2 increase on the day of the fixture.

Any grassroots player aged 15 and under who attends the game in their grassroots club kit can attend for £1 (please note this offer is only valid if the player attends with a paying adult). This offer is also only valid at the gate on the day.

📺 STREAMING 

There will be no streaming available for the game.