Charlton were denied a crucial win at the death after Keane Lewis-Potter’s injury time header sneaked past Dillon Phillips to level the tie at 2-2.
Darren Pratley’s first half header and Naby Sarr’s close range strike looked to have seemingly ended the Addicks nine game winless run and halted a four-game losing streak, despite Jarrod Bowen briefly levelling the tie.
Lewis-Potter’s strike at the death however makes the draw feel like defeat, and dejection was clear to see on the faces of Lee Bowyer and his men at the final whistle.
The manner of the draw was heart breaking but there were positives to take from the fixture.
The Addicks faithful are fully aware of the difficulties facing the club, with a mountain of injuries and (currently) the lowest budget in the division, survival was always their goal.
Knowledgeable, despite the players feeling like it was a defeat, many fans were quick to look at the positives, knowing how vital the point may become the end of the season.
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One player who had come in for criticism this season was Jonathan Leko.
The attacker on-loan from West Bromwich Albion has been ‘missing’ rather than ‘hitting’ in recent weeks with many pointing to his lack of end product, his poor tracking back and his on field disinterested demeanour.
Against Hull however he showed just why Bowyer has kept faith in him.
A sublime assist was the icing the cake of a performance that many ranked as his best in a Charlton shirt.
Gutted at the result tonight!
— CAFC Since '86 (@CAFC_Since_86) December 13, 2019
Thought Leko was outstanding tonight though in my opinion. Pratley considering his age was brilliant as well the amount of ground he covered.
We just need to learn to play until the final whistle! #cafc
A few weeks ago I criticised Leko and felt he deserved it. Now he deserves credit for how he has developed, pushed on and bought into the team ethic. Support our players and enjoy the ride #cafc
— Andy Lopata (@AndyLopata) December 13, 2019
And Leko! Fuck me. Best game he's had for us. #cafc
— CAFC - Lyle Taylor Season (@CafcJimB) December 13, 2019
Reality is, we love some of those players for what they did last season, but there is only 5-6 in our current squad that would stay in a play off challenging team, Leko being one. Looking forward to a big rebuild under ESI @MattSouthall84 #cafc
— Connor Fawdry (@connorfawdry) December 13, 2019
Frustrating ending. Shout out to Leko tonight though, he put a shift in tonight which is good to see. A new CB is a must in January. #cafc
— Thomas Stead (@tom_cafc19) December 13, 2019
Overall such a better team performance, but we gotta stop switching off at the back. Naby and Leko had really good games #cafc
— Dan (@DanHall__) December 13, 2019
Pratley mom shout out to Leko too best game he has played by a mile #cafc
— Liam Jones (@LiamCAFC) December 13, 2019
Overall such a better team performance, but we gotta stop switching off at the back. Naby and Leko had really good games #cafc
— Dan (@DanHall__) December 13, 2019
Gave Leko some stick on Tuesday but he was fantastic tonight #CAFC
— Kendal Wells (@KendalJWells) December 13, 2019
fantastic Leko today #cafc
— anteves (@footy_league) December 13, 2019
Leko's best game for #cafc so far suuuuuurely
— Michael Davis (@toughplacetogo) December 13, 2019
Just want to point out that Leko has had a very, very good game for #cafc tonight.
— Daniel Hatton (@danhatton18) December 13, 2019
Unpopular opinion but Leko is one of our best players #cafc
— Jamie Wickham (@jwick_CAFC) December 13, 2019
Leko’s been unreal #cafc
— se7 (@charltonnnnnn1) December 13, 2019
I’ve given so much stick to Leko this year but he’s been class tonight #cafc
— SRT Aidan #GR63 #CAFC (@XAidan66X) December 13, 2019
Watching Leko tonight and he looks superb and so full of confidence #WBA #CAFC
— Gibbo (@GibsonKJ180) December 13, 2019
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