Sonny Carey scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner for Charlton Athletic, securing a 1-0 victory over West Bromwich Albion at The Valley and propelling the team back into the Championship playoff spots. Charlton's captain, Greg Docherty, missed a first-half penalty, with goalkeeper Joshua Griffiths making a crucial save. However, Carey brought joy to the home fans in the fifth minute of added time with a 30-yard strike that took a slight deflection and slipped under Griffiths' body.

Charlton extended their unbeaten run in the league to five matches and have suffered only one defeat in their last 22 home games, winning 16 of them. The team had to make adjustments to their lineup following a 1-1 draw with Swansea, with Reece Burke, Amari'i Bell, and Charlie Kelman sidelined due to injuries.

In the first half, neither team managed to create significant chances from open play. Former Charlton striker Karlan Grant, who was met with boos upon his return to Southeast London, missed an opportunity in the sixth minute, while Samuel Iling-Junior failed to score after a promising start for West Bromwich. Charlton was awarded a penalty in the 34th minute, but Docherty's effort was saved by Griffiths.

During the second half, both goalkeepers were called into action, with Kaminski denying Isaac Price and Griffiths saving a 20-yard shot from Carey. Despite both teams' efforts to break through the defenses, it was Carey's late goal that ultimately decided the match.

Analysis: Charlton displayed remarkable resilience and determination to secure this crucial victory. Despite the missed penalty, the team showed they could fight until the very end to claim all three points. West Bromwich, on the other hand, needs to find a way to improve their results, as the losses are beginning to weigh heavily on the team.