Charlton Athletic remains unbeaten with win over Preston in Championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 5:58 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Charlton Athletic secured a 1-0 victory against Preston at home on August 29, marking their third consecutive win in the Championship. Manager Nathan Jones praised the team's start to the season, emphasizing their determination to evolve and present diverse threats in attack. With this win, Charlton sits atop the league table after previously defeating Derby and West Ham. Jones highlighted the importance of the team's performances and recruitment as keys to their success, aiming for ongoing improvement.
- •Charlton Athletic tops the Championship table with nine points from three games.
- •The team won 1-0 against Preston at home on August 29.
- •Previously defeated Derby and West Ham in earlier matches.
- •Manager Nathan Jones emphasizes the need for evolution and varied attacking threats.
- •Charlton's recruitment strategy supports their performance goals.
- 5:58 PMYahoo Sports — 'We wanted to evolve' - Jones
"Boss Nathan Jones believes Charlton's fine start to the season is a reflection of their determination to improve.
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